Lamborghini Silhouette
| Lamborghini Silhouette P300[1] | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bertone for Lamborghini[1] |
| Production |
1976 - 1979 54 produced[1] |
| Designer | Bertone[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door targa[1] |
| Layout |
Transverse mid-engine, rear-wheel drive[1] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,995.8 cc (182.8 cu in) V8[1] |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual[2] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm (96.5 in)[2] |
| Length | 4,320 mm (170.1 in)[1] |
| Width | 1,880 mm (74.0 in)[1] |
| Height | 1,120 mm (44.1 in)[1] |
| Kerb weight | 1,240 kg (2,734 lb)[1][2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lamborghini Urraco |
| Successor | Lamborghini Jalpa |
The Lamborghini Silhouette P300[1] was a two-door two-seat mid-engined rear-wheel drive sports car, made in small numbers by Lamborghini between 1976 and 1979.[1]
Officially presented at the 1976 Geneva Auto Show, the Silhouette began as a styling exercise by noted Italian Carrozzeria Bertone. It was based on the earlier Lamborghini Urraco, but was distinguished from the Urraco by more angular styling. The Silhouette was the first Lamborghini to employ a targa top roof. The Silhouette later evolved into the similar looking but more successful Lamborghini Jalpa. The car had a 3.0 litre all-aluminium alloy Lamborghini V8 internal-combustion engine mounted transversely behind the driver. Of the 54 units built (only 12 with right-hand drive), 31 are currently known to exist.[1]
Official performance figures indicate the Silhouette could complete the 0 to 100 kilometres per hour (0.0 to 62.1 mph) sprint in 6.5 seconds, 0 to 100 miles per hour (0 to 161 km/h) in 16.1 seconds, and could reach a top speed of 260 kilometres per hour (160 mph)[1]
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