When I was shopping for either a 360 or a Gallardo, the 'G' was the better car, hands down. When I had an opportunity to drive the CS..... the CS is the more visceral experience. I bought a CS and I guess the market agrees as it's almost tripled in value since I bought it.
Ferrari 360 CS vs Lamborghini Gallardo
| Category | Ferrari 360 CS | Lamborghini Gallardo |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.6 l V8 | 5.0 l V10 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 425 / 419 | 500 / 493 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 373 / 275 | 510 / 376 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1280 / 2822 | 1613 / 3556 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 332 / 327 | 310 / 306 |
| Average price | €165,000 | €142,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ferrari 360 CS | Lamborghini Gallardo |
|---|---|---|
| Top Gear Track | 1:22.30 | 1:25.80 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:21.02 | 1:19.36 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:13.00 | 1:11.80 |
| Twin Ring Motegi East | 1:36.57 | 1:36.00 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:56.00 | 7:52.00 |
| Marcoussis | 1:22.00 | 1:23.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ferrari 360 CS | Lamborghini Gallardo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.3 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.0 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.0 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.6 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.1 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.6 s | 13.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.7 s | 2.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.6 s | 9.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.4 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 23.9 s | 21.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.4 s @ 100.0 mph | 8.4 s @ 100.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.2 s | 12.2 s @ 122.0 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ferrari 360 CS | Lamborghini Gallardo |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 300 kph (186 mph) | 309 kph (192 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.77 g (8 m/s²) | 0.77 g (8 m/s²) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 51 m (167 ft) | 48 m (158 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ferrari 360 CS | Lamborghini Gallardo |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 585 | 582 |
| Straight line speed | 1574 | 1879 |
| Total | 2159 | 2462 |
Verdict
Gallardo is the fastest by a small margin.
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