It took awhile, but we can now proudly say that we have a supercar to call our own (sort of, anyway!). Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur (made up of Eminent Century Sdn Bhd, the official importer for Lamborghini cars, and JH Italia Sdn Bhd) announced today a unique V10 model exclusive for the Malaysian market - the Lamborghini Gallardo MLE (Malaysia Limited Edition).
The MLE is based upon a Gallardo LP550-2 and retains the raucous 5.2L V10 that produces 550PS and 540Nm. This power is transferred to the rear wheels via 6-speed E-gear transmission. While internals remain the same, it is on the outside where you will see a significant changes. Zerotohundred remains at 3.9 seconds whilst top speed is maintained at 320km/h. Numbers that are difficult to be scoffed at, indeed.
In summary, this is a LP550-2 with a Superleggera bodykit - restyled front bumper, carbon side skirts, titanium exhaust tips and a carbon-fibre rear diffuser. It also sports matte side-mirrors and 19-inch Apollo alloys (taken from the LP560). This is a result of a year-long collaboration between Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur and the principal, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. and is testament to Automobili Lamborghini's commitment to the Malaysian market and its Malaysian importer and dealer.
What we have here then is a pretty complete supercar: visually assaulting exterior, interior comforts from a standard Gallardo, and a visceral driving experience. Perfect. I know some of the readers out there might be lamenting the lack of glass engine cover and rear wing, but fret not - these are optional extras and can be spec'd to the base Gallardo MLE. My personal opinion is that this car could do with some extra stripery on its sides.
Unlike the (very similar in concept) Gallardo SLE (Singapore Limited Edition) that was available in only black or white, the MLE will be available in three colours, Bianco Monocerus (solid white), Verde Ithaca (pearl green) and Arancio Borealis (pearl orange), with a starting price of RM868,000 before duties, road tax and insurance with an on-road price (without insurance) of RM1,680,000. A 3 years factory warranty comes as standard. Only 20 units of this limited edition Gallardo will be made and I've been told that 6 have already been accounted for at time of launch.
Exterior differences:
Matte alloy wheels - look fantastic here.
Titanium exhaust tips from a Superleggera.
Superleggera front bumper with a small reminder of what this really is.
Matte side mirrors; different from the carbon-fibre ones in the SL.
Small plaque that announces this MLE Gallardo.
You can view all the pictures from the launch in hi-res here.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 MLE (Malaysia Limited Edition)
• Zerotohundred: 3.9secs
• Top Speed: 320km/h (claimed)
• Engine: 5.2L V10
• Power: 550PS / 7,800 rpm
• Torque: 540Nm / 6,500 rpm
• Weight: N/A
• Fuel Economy: N/A
• Wheels: N/A
• Tyres: 235/35 ZR19 (front) / 295/30 ZR19 (rear)
• Price: RM1,680,000 (OTR excluding road tax and insurance)
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