Lamborghini Gallardo Leather Seats Seat Sports Seats LP 500 g

Lamborghini Gallardo (2003–2014) market distinguishes heavily between the early LP500-4 (5.0L) and the later LP560-4 (5.2L) seat configurations. For the early 5.0L models, the “Sport” seat option is a rare and highly desirable upgrade over the standard “Comfort” seats.

1. Seat Types for the Gallardo LP500/LP520

There are three primary seating tiers for the first-generation Gallardo:

A. Standard “Comfort” Seats

• Features: Fully electric adjustment, heating, and lumbar support.

• Aesthetics: Larger side bolsters and a wider backrest. These are often criticized for lack of lateral support during spirited driving.

• Weight: Very heavy (approx. 28–30 kg per seat) due to the numerous electric motors.

B. Leather “Sport” Seats (The RARE Option)

• Features: Manually adjustable (usually) to save weight, with significantly deeper side and thigh bolsters.

• Identification: These look like the standard seats but have a much narrower profile and more aggressive “winglets” at the shoulder level.

• Part Numbers: Often carry the 400881081 prefix for the early 5.0L chassis.

C. Carbon Fiber Bucket Seats (Superleggera Style)

• Features: Fixed-back, non-reclining, made entirely of carbon fiber.

• Weight: Approx. 7–9 kg per seat.

• Compatibility: While standard on the Superleggera, they can be retrofitted to any LP500/LP520/LP560.

2. 2026 Market Pricing (Estimated USD)

As these cars cross the 20-year mark, “New Old Stock” (NOS) seats are almost non-existent. Most purchases in 2026 are for refurbished or salvaged units.

3. The “LP500” Specifics

If you are looking for seats for a 2003–2005 LP500-4, you must be aware of the Airbag Connector Change:

• Pre-2006: These cars used a specific yellow 2-pin or 3-pin connector for the side airbags.

• Post-2006 (LP520/LP560): Lamborghini updated the wiring harness. If you buy “newer” Gallardo seats for an early LP500, you will need to swap the wiring pigtails or live with a permanent “Airbag Failure” light on the dash.

4. Restoration & Common Issues (2026)

• Bolster Wear: The entry-side bolster on the driver’s seat is the first to go. In 2026, most owners choose to re-dye the leather using ColorLock kits or have a specialist replace just the worn panel.

• Sticky Plastics: Like many cars of this era, the plastic trim pieces around the seat controls can become “sticky” or tacky.

• Seat Gear Failure: In the electric “Comfort” seats, the plastic gears inside the reclining mechanism often crack. There are now aftermarket brass replacement gears available that solve this permanently.