Lamborghini Jalpa

Lamborghini Jalpa
Lamborghini Jalpa (with the optional rear wing)
Overview
ManufacturerLamborghini
Also calledLamborghini Jalpa P350
Production1981–1988 (410 produced)
AssemblyItaly: Sant'Agata Bolognese
DesignerMarc Deschamps at Bertone[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door targa
2-door roadster (Jalpa Spyder)
LayoutTransverse mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine3.5 L (3,485 cc) Lamborghini V8
Transmission5-speed synchromesh manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,451 mm (96.5 in)
Length4,330 mm (170.5 in)
Width1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height1,140 mm (44.9 in)
Kerb weight1,510 kg (3,329 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorLamborghini Silhouette
SuccessorLamborghini Gallardo

The Lamborghini Jalpa (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxalpa]) is a sports car produced by the Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini from 1981 until 1988. It debuted at the 1981 Geneva Motor Show alongside the Lamborghini LM001 concept off-road vehicle.[2] The Jalpa was the last Lamborghini to use a V8 engine until the Urus SUV in 2018.[3]

  1. ^ Kiers, Matthias (19 November 2021). "40 Years of Lamborghini Jalpa". Secret-Classics. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  2. ^ Tate, James (2015-11-26). "Lamborghini Jalpa Buyer's Guide: What You Need to Know About Values, Problem Areas, and More". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
  3. ^ Golden, Connor (25 August 2020). "The Lamborghini Jalpa: History, Photos, Specifications". Motor Trend. Retrieved 13 June 2022.