Lamborghini Jalpa
The Lamborghini Jalpa is a sports car. Lamborghini built it from 1981 to 1988. The Jalpa came after the Silhouette. The Jalpa was designed by Carrozzeria Bertone.
| Lamborghini Jalpa | |
|---|---|
 Lamborghini Jalpa (with the optional rear wing) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lamborghini |
| Also called | Lamborghini Jalpa P350 |
| Production | 1981–1988 410 produced |
| Assembly | Italy: Bolognese, Sant'Agata |
| Designer | Giulio Alfieri Carrozzeria Bertone |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door targa |
| Layout | Transverse mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5-litre Lamborghini V8 |
| Transmission | 5-speed synchromesh manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm (96.5 in) |
| Length | 4,330 mm (170.5 in) |
| Width | 1,880 mm (74.0 in) |
| Height | 1,140 mm (44.9 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,510 kg (3,329 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lamborghini Silhouette |
| Successor | Lamborghini Gallardo |
History
The Jalpa was introduced at the 1981 Geneva Auto Show. It was based off the Silhouette. Lamborghini designed it to be less expensive than the Countach.[1][2]
Engine and transmission
The Jalpa was powered by a 3.5 L (210 cu in) V8 engine. The engine in the Jalpa came from the Silhouette. The Jalpa’s engine had a power output of 255 hp (190 kW; 259 PS), and 225 lb⋅ft (305 N⋅m) of torque. The engine in the US models made 250 hp (186 kW; 253 PS).[1][3]
Performance
Lamborghini said that the Jalpa could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.0 seconds. They also said that it could reach 161 km/h (100 mph) in 19.1 seconds. The top speed of the Jalpa was 249 km/h (155 mph). The Jalpa weighed 1,510 kg (3,329 lb).[4][2]
Lamborghini Jalpa Media
Rear 3/4 view of the Jalpa
Lamborghini Jalpa interior.*Photograph taken at 2010 Concorso Italiano.
The 3.5-litre transverse V8 engine in a 1988, US-spec Jalpa
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Related pages
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hall, Jim. Driving Impression: Lamborghini Jalpa. Motor Trend (December 1982)Petersen Publishing. p. 59–60.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 DeMuro, Doug. I Spent A Day With a Lamborghini Jalpa And Here Is What Happened (2014-12-22)Jalopnik. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ↑ Wallace, Nicholas. This Incredibly Hot and Rare Lamborghini Jalpa Is For Sale Right Now (2015-04-14)Car & Driver. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ↑ An '80s Lambo that isn't the Countach: 1987 Jalpa heads to auction. Autoweek (2019-01-29). Retrieved 2019-01-30.