Lamborghini parts are not always the first thing new drivers will notice if they are lucky enough to own one of the motors, but to an expert, there is room for improvement in the Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder, according to one review.

Jeremy Clarkson gave the vehicle a once-over for his weekly Times column and awarded it four stars out of a possible five, despite noting that its one technical failing was the gearbox.

He said the manual version of the motor comes with a clutch pedal that is so close to the transmission tunnel that it is "extremely boring" to drive as there is nowhere for the driver to put their left foot.

However, choosing an automatic gets rid of this problem and it is worth the extra money, he added.

Other highlights in the review were the engine cover, which Clarkson said "feels like it’s made from bronze", as well as the "magnificent" 5.2-litre engine that delivers "mesmerising" speed.

Clarkson’s most recent series of Top Gear included guests such as Sienna Miller and Usain Bolt.

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