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Lamborghini Jalpa





Manufacturer                                                                            Lamborghini
model                                                                                             Jalpa
Production                                                                                 1981-1988 
 total Production cars                                                                      410 
Designer                                                                          Carrozzeria Bertone
Engine                                                                             3.5 L Lamborghini V8
Transmission                                                                        5-speed manual



The Lamborghini Jalpa is an entry level sports car produced by the Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini from 1981 to 1988. This 3.5l Car( car thats funny because back in India 3.5l only SUVs get) debuted at the 1981 Geneva Motor Show alongside the Lamborghini LM001 concept off-road vehicle.The Lamborghini Jalpa was the last Lamborghini to use a V8 engine until the Lamborghini Urus.

The name Jalpa Kandachia came from a famous breed of fighting bulls, a tradition later followed with the Gallardo.


Lamborghini claimed the Lamborghini Jalpa could accelerate from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 6.0 seconds, to 161km/h (100mph) in 19.1 seconds and a 1/4 mile time of 15.4 at 148km/h (92mph) with a top speed of 249km/h (155mph), Curb weight was 1,510kg (3,329lb). The performance of the Jalpa was comparable to the entry-level Ferrari 328 which itself was based on the older Ferrari 308.


When Lamborghini Jalpa was sold in 1981, the plastic components were black, and the car carried over the rectangular taillights of the Silhouette along with the targa top body style. This was changed in 1984 when round taillights were fitted and the black plastic parts were replaced by parts in body colour. A rear wing like on the Countach was optional.
In 1988, after falling sales, the new owners, Chrysler, decided to end Jalpa production despite its being Lamborghini's second most successful V8 car to date (after the Urraco), having sold 410 units.



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