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Lamborghini Jalpa (1981–1988)

1981 came with the first appearance of the Jalpa

Year of manufacture: 1981 – 1988
Engine: V 8 – 3.5-litre displacement
Power: 250 HP
Max. speed: 248 km/h
Production numbers: 420

In 1987, work was also undertaken to develop a car derived from the Jalpa, but with a canvas top: this was the Jalpa Spyder, also known as the Speedster. A prototype was built but the car never went into production, due to technical difficulties.

With 420 cars built, Jalpa was among the best-sellers – since production stopped in 1988 there were no other 8-cylinders from Lamborghini.

1981 Jalpa The last V8 model Lamborghini based the Jalpa in large parts on the Silhouette but gave it a completely new body, once again designed by Bertone. The engine’s displacement was expanded from 3 to 3.5 liters, with the power remaining at 250 HP – the increase did not aim for more power but for better handling and superior driving comfort.

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