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Lamborghini Jarama

Lamborghini Jarama

Manufacturer	Lamborghini
Production	1970-1976 Jarama 176 units Jarama S 152 units Total 328 units
Assembly	Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy
Predecessor	Lamborghini Islero
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door coupe
Layout	FR layout
Engine	60° V12 3929 cc
Wheelbase	93.625 in (2,378 mm)
Length	176.5 in (4,483 mm)
Width	71.5 in (1,816 mm)
Height	46.75 in (1,187 mm)
Curb weight	3,480 lb (1,579 kg)
Related	Lamborghini Espada

Lamborghini Jarama is a sports coupé which was built by Lamborghini between 1970 and 1976. It was designed by Bertone designer Marcello Gandini. Feruccio 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.

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.

Trivia

Ferruccio Lamborghini's personal Jarama GTS is on display at the official Lamborghini museum.

It is very easy to confuse the Iso Lele and the Lamborghini Jarama as their external design is largely the same, both were designed by Marcello Gandini.