The Islero was the GT 400’s successor and debuted at the 1968 Geneva Auto Show. Priced at 6,450,000 lire it had a rather steep price tag. Nevertheless, its 300-hp engine made it an automobile that was worthy of its prestigious name, with an increasingly comfortable and well-finished interior.
This was the GT that Lamborghini had dreamed of, the natural successor to the 400 GT that had gone out of production after the Touring coachwork company closed. The Islero GT was an impressive-looking, elegant 2+2 coupe featuring the same mechanics as the 400 it was replacing. However, Lamborghini’s clientele had become accustomed to the stylish touches of the Miura and as a result, Islero GT sales were somewhat modest.
The Islero GT was subsequently elaborated, boosted in terms of power, refinished, and luxurious interiors, as a result the GTS version was brought out on 31 May 1969.
The Islero GT thus left the stage quietly, though only a relatively small number had been produced (225 between Islero GT and Islero GTS version).
Specifications
Year of manufacture: ….1968 – 1969
Engine: ………………………V 12 – 4-litre displacement
Power: ……………………….350 HP
Max. speed: ………………..Islero: 250 km/h / Islero S: 260 km/h
Production numbers: …..Islero: 155 / Islero S: 70
Lamborghini Islero Gallery
The Lamborghini Islero, launched in 1968 with just over 220 units built until 1970, was the model that succeeded the Lamborghini 400 GT and equipped with the same 4.0 l V12 engine with 320 hp. The S models with 350 hp, only 70 were produced. This version was introduced in 1969, with developments to the bodywork and interior making the car even more luxurious.