Named after a famous breed of fighting bull, the Lamborghini Gallardo was released to the automotive world in 2003. The Gallardo quickly became one of the Italian automaker’s most successful models and remains a memorable icon from the brand’s history. Over 14,000 examples were sold in just a ten-year production run and is one of Lamborghini’s best-sellers to this day. The 2005 Lamborghini Gallardo Underground Racing we have today takes it a notch higher, standing out amidst the many examples made. This example is even reported to have held a world record timing for a half-mile. Located in New Jersey, this Italian powerhouse is a track-ready weapon and a work of art.

Exterior and Interior

With its Italian flair and styling, this 2005 Lamborghini Gallardo Underground Racing sports a black exterior that boasts those Lamborghini styling cues as well as provides it with a stealthy personality. This Gallardo rides on a set of black lightweight HRE that matches the exterior. The interior is factory original and continues the black theme with the leather seats being in excellent condition. The interior also has yellow stitching that provides contrast to the rest of the cabin. And, although not unique to this example, nothing screams “driver’s car” more than a gated shifter!

Engine

Where this 2005 Lamborghini Gallardo Underground Racing really shines is its modified powertrain. The 5.0-liter V10 engine is still present, but instead of the 500BHP from the factory, it puts out 1,750 WHP when using VP import race gas. The increase in power is all thanks to the folks over at Underground Racing installing custom twin-billet turbochargers in this car. The modification list starts off with a reworking of the V10. It includes a polished and mic crankshaft, jet cleaned block, race version cylinder heads, Carillo billet rods, CP custom reverse dish race pistons, CP spiral locks, and Tial billet blow-off valves. There’s also a Tial billet wastegate ensuring boost doesn’t go to waste. Fuel management is made possible due to High flow fuel pumps, custom aluminum fuel rails, and all Aeroquip stainless steel fuel line and aluminum fittings, There is also an Aeromotive adjustable fuel pressure regulator coupled with upgraded fuel injectors and a MoTeC Engine Management system. The screaming V10 and the sound of those twin turbochargers are done justice thanks to a custom-fabricated stainless steel exhaust using aircraft quality metal with ultra-lightweight stainless-steel mufflers that ensure more performance and helps the engine breathe freely. The intake has also been upgraded with K&N air filters, while high-quality silicone hoses and high-pressure T-bolt clamps are used for intake pressure tubes. Heat management has been taken care of with a custom air to water intercooler system with a high-flow water pump and a custom ice water reservoir in place with custom heat shielding and a high-quality heat wrap. To better handle all this power, this car is equipped with a new carbon clutch and billet helix gears with a billet helix final drive. This 2005 Lamborghini Gallardo Underground Racing is also reported to have held the world record half-mile by the current owner.