Lamborghini Jarama
| Lamborghini Jarama | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lamborghini |
| Production |
1970–-1976 Jarama: 176 units Jarama S: 152 units Total: 328 units |
| Assembly | Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy |
| Designer | Marcello Gandini at Bertone |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer |
| Body style | 2-door 2+2 coupé |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Lamborghini Espada |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.9 L Lamborghini V12 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm (94 in) |
| Length | 4,485 mm (177 in) |
| Width | 1,820 mm (72 in) |
| Height | 1,190 mm (47 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,450 kg (3,197 lb) (dry) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lamborghini Islero |
The Lamborghini Jarama is 2+2 grand tourer built by Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini between 1970 and 1976. It was designed by Bertone designer Marcello Gandini. Ferruccio Lamborghini was concerned the car would be thought to be named after the Jarama racing circuit near Madrid, while he meant the car to be named for the Jarama bullfighting region in Spain. In this way it carries a special double meaning.
History
In 1970, Lamborghini had to redesign the Islero to meet new United States safety and emissions regulations. So instead of just redesigning the Islero Lamborghini made the Jarama, a mark 2 Islero. Lamborghini made the Jarama with a shorter chassis to meet U.S. standards. The Jarama's chassis was shortened only by 10.7 inches. The Jarama was now built on a shortened version of the same platform as the Espada. Even though the Jarama was heavier than the Islero, it had the same top speed. Two different models were made, the original GT (1970–1973) model having 350 bhp (260 kW) V12, and the GTS (also known as Jarama S) (1973–1976) with its output upped to 365 bhp (272 kW). Also, with the GTS there were a few minor body modifications and power assisted steering, removable roof panels, and an automatic transmission became available as options. A total of 328 Jaramas were built.
Ferruccio Lamborghini's personal Jarama GTS is on display at the official Lamborghini museum at the company's factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy.
It is easy to confuse the Iso Lele and the Lamborghini Jarama as their external design is largely the same, as both were designed by Marcello Gandini.
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lamborghini Jarama. |
- Lamborghini Registry - Jarama (subscription required)
- Jarama Registry
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