Is robotized sequential gear shifting system, the Lamborghini e-gear, has also been developed, maintaining the basic mechanical gearbox unchanged. The main features of this system, available as an option, are:
- electronic control, interfaced via CAN bus to the engine control system and the ESP system
- actuation by paddles directly mounted on the steering column
- possibility to select different operating modes: normal, sport, automatic, low adherence
- very fast but smooth shifting, equal to or better than that which is achievable by a very good driver with a standard gearbox
The rear differential features a friction-type 45% limited slip, while the front differential slip limitation is controlled by the ABD (automatic brake differential) function of the ESP system. The clutch is a reduced diameter double plate clutch. This is logical consequence of the Gallardo's engineering car concept definition, in order to keep the engine (and consequently the centre of gravity) as low as possible.
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