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| Lamborghini Espada |
Lamborghini Espada
- Manufacturer Lamborghini
- Production 1968-1978
- Assembly Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy
- Price range $39,070
Designer(s) Marcello Gandini at Bertone.
Overview
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| Lamborghini Espada |
- Class Grand tourer
- Body style 2-door coupé
- Layout FR layout
- Engine 3929 cc 60° V12, 325 bhp (242 kW) - (1968 - 1970) - 350 bhp (261 kW) (1970 - 1978)
- Wheelbase 2,650 mm (104.3 in)
- Length 4,730 mm (186.2 in)
- Width 1,860 mm (73.2 in)
- Height 1,185 mm (46.7 in)
- Curb weight 1,465 kg (3,230 lb)
Based on the Marzal show car, displayed at the 1967 Geneva Auto Show, and the Bertone Pirana, a radically rebodied Jaguar E-type, it was to fill the spot of a true four seat car in Lamborghini's lineup, which already included the 400GT and Miura. 1217 cars were made, making it the most successful Lamborghini model at the time.
The name "Espada" means "sword" in Portuguese and Castilian.
The Espada was originally fitted with a 4.0 L 325 bhp (242 kW) V12 engine, fully independent suspension and four wheel disc brakes. Espada also introduced one of the first automatic transmissions able to absorb the torque of a large sporting V12. It had unusual gearing, with 3 ratios: drive, 1 and reverse.
During its 10 year production the car underwent some changes, and three different series were produced.
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| Lamborghini Espada |
These were the S1 (1968–1970), the S2 (1970–1972) and the S3 (1972–1978). Each model featured engine power improvements, but only minor details were changed with the exterior design. The interior was altered dramatically between each model. An all new dashboard and steering wheel was installed for the S2, and the interior was again revamped for the S3. In 1970, power steering was offered as an option, and in 1974 an automatic transmission was also offered. In 1975 impact bumpers had to be installed to meet United States safety requirements, and some people consider cars produced with them to be the S4, but Lamborghini did not officially change the designation.
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| Lamborghini Faena |
Lamborghini Faena
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| Lamborghini Faena |
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| Lamborghini Faena |
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| Lamborghini Faena |
In 1978, Lamborghini built a one-off 4-door sedan variant of the Espada called the Faena. It was designed by Pietro Frua. The wheelbase was extended by 18 centimeters and was unveiled at the 1978 Turin Motor Show. It is currently owned by a Swiss collector.
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