Lamborghini Jarama - Special double meaning.

Lamborghini Jarama

Lamborghini Jarama

• Manufacturer Lamborghini
• Production 1970-1976, Jarama 176 units, Jarama S 152 units, Total 328 units.
• Assembly Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy
• Price range -

Designer(s) Marcello Gandini at Bertone.
Overview

Lamborghini Jarama

• 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. 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.
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.

Lamborghini Jarama

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.
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.

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