I absolutely hated AWD. I converted mine to RWD and she is so much more fun to drive. The one thing I did like with AWD is take off. It did sink you into your seat when you punched it. I was also able to go with larger tires on the rear after the conversion. I am not a track guy or guy whipping around on curvy roads either. That is where AWD is good.

 

Buy an AWD put a few 100 miles and convert it to rwd and you'll have best of both worlds. The beautiful part is converting from awd to rwd is its reversible ( keep the parts) and it reduces weight and improves nimbleness and turn in etc

 

https://www.lamborghini-talk.com/threads/rwd-conversion.228844/

 

My RWD daily is a C7, my AWD Gallardo arrived last week. I'm enjoying the AWD: being able to actually hook up all the power is new and fun if you've had RWD that just smokes the tires for a decade.

 

RWD for the win. AWD is too heavy and understeers. RWD is more funnerer.

 

My Jalpa is RWD . The Gallardo and Murcie are both AWD. Rwd is wild and fun , spinning the tires and going sideways but with control and being able to turn into the slides.(My Jalpa has way more HP than stock) The first time I drove the Murcie in sport mode with Traction control off, I almost hit a barricade. When all 4 tires are spinning , it is somewhat like being on ice. Steering control goes down to almost nothing. You learn to swim in the car. It moves around very differently than a RWD car. However, acceleration with AWD is extreme and pins you in the seat. Two completely different experiences. I love the rawness of the RWD and the ability to break the tires loose and go sideways while shifting gears. I also love the raw acceleration of 600 Hp and AWD in a very aerodynamic car. Both are great but I probably like the RWD more. The suggestion of getting AWD then doing the conversion is probably the best idea. See how you like the AWD. Give it time to get used to driving under full power before switching. If you decide to go back, you have the parts. I have even considered converting my Gallardo and leaving the Murcie stock.

 

560-4 owner here. AWD is awesome if you want to go full HAM, cut up with the hoodrat boys on the streets, or plan on adding boost, but RWD is the way to go if you’re more into sliding around. The AWD system does feel clunky at low to mid speeds, but once you’re moving faster it’s a grip monster with tons of top end stability. On the other hand, 560 4s converted to RWD feel quicker and smoother since you’re not sending power to the front and everything goes straight to the rear wheels. The catch is, while RWD feels nice and easy at low and mid speeds, once you’re above 140 mph the front starts to get light and it can feel sketchy.

Aside from power, the big difference between the 550 and 560 converted RWD comes down to suspension geometry. The 560 was tuned for AWD traction, not RWD. So if you switch to RWD, you’ll notice it shifts from understeer to more oversteer, since the front wheels aren’t pulling you through corners anymore and it relies only on the rears. Something to keep in mind if you’re not super experienced. Clutch management is also a big deal when comparing AWD to RWD. We all know the number one question people ask when buying a Gallardo, "what is the clutch life?" lol. RWD clutch life is significantly better by almost 30%.

My take on this? Skip the 550-2 and grab a 560-4. That way, if you want RWD, just drop the driveshaft in 30 minutes and you’re good. I’d leave the front diff in though, to help keep the nose planted since the 560 was never designed as a RWD car. This setup keeps the 560 badge and hp rating, and you can still advertise it as a 560-4. Best of both worlds, greater clutch life for being a 560-4 car, not to mention the 560-4 is more sought after with better value retention over the 550-2.

 

560-4 owner here. AWD is awesome if you want to go full HAM, cut up with the hoodrat boys on the streets, or plan on adding boost, but RWD is the way to go if you’re more into sliding around. The AWD system does feel clunky at low to mid speeds, but once you’re moving faster it’s a grip monster with tons of top end stability. On the other hand, 560 4s converted to RWD feel quicker and smoother since you’re not sending power to the front and everything goes straight to the rear wheels. The catch is, while RWD feels nice and easy at low and mid speeds, once you’re above 140 mph the front starts to get light and it can feel sketchy.

Aside from power, the big difference between the 550 and 560 converted RWD comes down to suspension geometry. The 560 was tuned for AWD traction, not RWD. So if you switch to RWD, you’ll notice it shifts from understeer to more oversteer, since the front wheels aren’t pulling you through corners anymore and it relies only on the rears. Something to keep in mind if you’re not super experienced. Clutch management is also a big deal when comparing AWD to RWD. We all know the number one question people ask when buying a Gallardo, "what is the clutch life?" lol. RWD clutch life is significantly better by almost 30%.

My take on this? Skip the 550-2 and grab a 560-4. That way, if you want RWD, just drop the driveshaft in 30 minutes and you’re good. I’d leave the front diff in though, to help keep the nose planted since the 560 was never designed as a RWD car. This setup keeps the 560 badge and hp rating, and you can still advertise it as a 560-4. Best of both worlds, greater clutch life for being a 560-4 car, not to mention the 560-4 is more sought after with better value retention over the 550-2.
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3 Huracan's not gallardo's but RWD>AWD. In terms of driving engagement, dynamics and fun Tecnica>580>610.

 

RWD if your a good and experienced driver. AWD if not.

I get into my rwd evo, put it in corsa and turn esc off everytime I drive. Super fun.

My murci, gallardo and sterrato are all rwd. Think I’ll convert the murci and Gallardo but I use the sterrato off pavement and in snow so the awd helps, although it’s significantly rear bias.

 

You said, "not to mention the 560-4 is more sought after with better value retention over the 550-2".

"Used Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 models generally do not sell for more than used LP550-2 models
with average prices for the LP550-2 ($137,848) being slightly higher than for the LP560-4 ($132,606) as listed on TrueCar. However, actual market prices vary significantly based on the specific vehicle's condition, mileage, and other features."

 

I stand firm with my statement, 560-4 > 550-2. Assuming all condition parameters like color, mileage, year, and etc are the same, the AWD will always fetch for more than the RWD.

 

If you prefer rwd, why not get a 458? It’s a generation ahead of Gallardo and will hold value well.

awd keeps the tail in line, which I prefer. I don’t like the weird noises though

 

In case anybody is interested, LP550-2's were about 9% of the LP Series.

 

Very interesting stuff

 

on the other hand they made a lot less RWD, so maybe not

 

RWD is a lot more desirable for a lot of people in a road going car, including myself. The fact they’re cheaper new is just a bonus.

 

"The rear-wheel-drive LP550-2 has a different rear-end setup compared to the all-wheel-drive (AWD) Gallardo's.
The LP550-2 is fundamentally different because it lacks the AWD system, which requires changes to the differential, transmission, suspension, and stability control systems."

"Lamborghini needed to re-engineer the LP550-2's chassis to account for the change in power delivery and handling characteristics. The car received a unique suspension setup with different spring rates, dampers, and stabilizers to optimize its balance and driving dynamics."

"The removal of the front driveshafts and other components of the all-wheel-drive system resulted in a significant weight reduction, typically over 100 pounds. This shifted the weight distribution and improved the car's power-to-weight ratio."

 

"The rear-wheel-drive LP550-2 has a different rear-end setup compared to the all-wheel-drive (AWD) Gallardo's.
The LP550-2 is fundamentally different because it lacks the AWD system, which requires changes to the differential, transmission, suspension, and stability control systems."

"Lamborghini needed to re-engineer the LP550-2's chassis to account for the change in power delivery and handling characteristics. The car received a unique suspension setup with different spring rates, dampers, and stabilizers to optimize its balance and driving dynamics."

Yep, this convo was in another post where my mechanic stated that he did not recommend taking a -4 and make it a -2 as there are differences in the way the rear suspension is set up as you mentioned. I did however drop the prop shaft on mine to save clutch life, make manuevering easier, etc., since I'm not tracking or driving crazy fast in corners. I left the differential in to keep some weight in the front.

 

so far as I can see that was just marketing baloney

 

I want a one wheel drive.