Model specs

1981-1988 LAMBORGHINI Jalpa

Overview

The Jalpa was Lamborghini’s last throw of the Urraco dice. Given that the Silhouette had been out of production for two years, it was an odd decision to revamp it for another attack on the 308, but that’s what Lamborghini did. The Jalpa was usefully quicker thanks to its enlarged (by Alfieri) 3.5-litre V8 engine, but the ‘70s throwback styling and Airfix interior should have been a barrier to sales. However, during its decade-long production run, the Jalpa bucked the trend and sold up to 200 per year, becoming Lamborghini’s most successful V8 yet.

Production: 410

Price at launch: £26,001

Price (excellent): £27,500

Price (good): £25,000

Price (average): £16,000

Price (project): £9000

Performance

0-60mph:7.3secs

0-100mph:19.1secs

Top speed:146mph

Power:255bhp

Torque:231lb/ft

Engine

Configuration:V8

Aspiration:normal

Fuel:petrol

Fuel delivery:carburettor

Chassis

Suspension Front: Independent, MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, compliance struts, coil springs, tube shocks and anti-roll bar

Suspension Rear: Independent, Chapman struts, reversed lower A-arms, trailing links, coil springs, tube shocks and anti-roll bar

Drivetrain: mid-engine RWD

Steering: rack and pinion

Bodyframe: metal monocoque

Transmission: Five-speed manual

Dimensions

Length: 4330mm

Wheelbase: 2451mm

Width: 1880mm

Height: 1140mm

Weight: 1510kgs