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"Even sports car manufacturers need to be green these days\u2014including Lamborghini. One way of doing so is by shedding pounds, and this is actually a strategy the Italian supercar maker has had in place for decades. Back in the 1980s, the Countach Anniversary edition used composite components to bring its mass down, while more recently the no-compromise 2007 Gallardo Superleggera was able to shed over 220 lb. thanks to lighter weight materials. Not only was this model faster than the base Gallardo, but it was also more more fuel efficient.   Gallardo Superleggera production ended in 2008, after 618 cars had been built. But at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, Lamborghini presented an all-new version called the LP570-4 Superleggera. And it promises even more breathtaking performance than the last model.   The LP570-4 nomenclature underlines the V-10&amp;#039;s higher output of 570 bhp, while the 4 relates to the car&amp;#039;s all-wheel drive. Based on the already lighter Gallardo LP560-4, the new Superleggera drops another 154 lb.\u2014for a curb weight of 2954 lb.\u2014due to rear side windows and a transparent engine cover made of polycarbonate, along with a special exhaust and new Fuchs wheels. The lightweight wheels alone reduce unsprung mass by 29 lb.   Gallardo fans will recognize the new Superleggera by its prominent black front spoiler, which is reminiscent of the Murci\u00E9lago LP670-4 SV&amp;#039;s. That spoiler, along with a new rear diffuser, add 1.6 in. to the Superleggera&amp;#039;s length. Of course, it&amp;#039;s hard to miss the black Superleggera stripe, this time complemented by Italy&amp;#039;s national colors.   The alcantara interior is nearly the same as in the old Superleggera, which, by the way, means there&amp;#039;s no radio or glovebox. But the U.S. version will come with firmer new sport seats.   The paddle-shift e.gear transmission comes standard, and performance figures promise to be impressive: Lamborghini quotes 0-62 mph in 3.4 seconds, but it&amp;#039;ll probably prove even quicker than that, as we achieved 3.2 sec. with the Gallardo LP560-4. But the big improvement should come in terms of the Superleggera&amp;#039;s handling.   As Lamborghini further intensifies its lightweight activities, this second Superleggera fits well into this strategy. Besides that, the LP570-4 also looks very green: The showcar&amp;#039;s stunning color is called Verde Ithaca. Superleggeras will start arriving at U.S. dealers this summer. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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