Lamborghini Jarama 1970-1976

[Matt]

Lamborghini Jarama

Lamborghini Jarama is a sports coupé which was built by Lamborghini between 1970 and 1976. It was designed by Bertone designer Marcello Gandini. Ferruccio Lamborghini was concerned the car would be thought to be named after the Jarama racing circuit near Madrid, while he meant the car to be named for the Jarama bullfighting region in Spain. In this way it carries a special double meaning.

In 1970, Lamborghini had to redesign the Islero to meet new United States safety and emissions regulations. So instead of just redesigning the Islero Lamborghini made the Jarama, a mark 2 Islero. Lamborghini made the Jarama with a shorter chassis to meet U.S. standards. The Jarama's chassis was shortened only by 10.7 inches. The Jarama was now built on a shortened version of the same platform as the Espada. Even though the Jarama was heavier than the Islero, it had the same top speed. Two different models were made, the original GT (1970–1973) model having 350 bhp (260 kW) V12, and the GTS (also known as Jarama S) (1973–1976) with its output upped to 365 bhp (272 kW). Also, with the GTS there were a few minor body modifications and power assisted steering, removable roof panels, and an automatic transmission became available as options. A total of 328 Jaramas were built.

Ferruccio Lamborghini's personal Jarama GTS is on display at the official Lamborghini museum at the company's factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy.

It is easy to confuse the Iso Lele (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45329) and the Lamborghini Jarama as their external design is largely the same, as both were designed by Marcello Gandini.

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[McLareN]

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[Vaigra]

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Jarama 400GTS

[f6fhellcat13]

I think this is my favorite Lamborghini, except on days when it's the Miura or Countach.

It is almost the Ferrari of Lamborghinis; my love of the Ferrari 250 Lusso should be explanation enough as to why I feel the way I do about Jaramas.

[henk4]

It did find a place in the Lambo museum. Underrated like the Islero.

[Ferrer]

I personally prefer the Islero, but this isn't bad.

Ironically those are the properest Lamborghini and not the mid-engined supercars that brand is famous for.

[f6fhellcat13]

I'm not sure about that. Even if these were most closely in line with Ferruccio's original Ferrari-beating purpose, I think the Countach is still the prototypical Lambo. It is still what all of their cars aspire to be.

[henk4]

I'm not sure about that. Even if these were most closely in line with Ferruccio's original Ferrari-beating purpose, I think the Countach is still the prototypical Lambo. It is still what all of their cars aspire to be.

The Miura is what Lambo put on the map. It was not for nothing that some years ago Lambo did a remake of the Miura, which of course was far too big.

[f6fhellcat13]

The Miura is what Lambo put on the map. It was not for nothing that some years ago Lambo did a remake of the Miura, which of course was far too big.

While the Miura did show what direction Lamborghini was headed, for me it is too pretty to be a Lambo in the Lambo vein. That's why I think the Countach is the prototypical Lamborghini; it was certainly attractive, but in a much more agressive style.

Your feelings about the Miura revival are mirrored by mine about their contemporary Countach knock offs.

[Ferrer]

The funny thing is that the Miura was not an official project sanctioned by Lamborghini but rather one carried out by a group of engineers in their spare time (much like the Mk1 Golf GTI). It was only officially embraced by the factory after the sensation it caused on the 1965 Turin Motorshow.

Ferruccio only wanted to make reliable Grand Tourers, cars that were more reliable, practical and easy to use than current Ferraris. The mid-engined supercars were completely out of tune with Lamborgihini's wishes, which wanted to distance itself from motorsport and raw high performance cars as much as possible.

The Countach was the last of the Lamborghinis launched under Ferruccio's supervisions, which must be another irony. It's only right that the italian car maker ended up in the hands of the most boring car manufacturer of them all, Volkswagen.

[Duell]

1972 Lamborghini Jarama 400 GT

[Duell]

I find this more desirable then a Miura :D

1971 Lamborghini Jarama 400GT (White)

[Duell]

1971 Lamborghini Jarama 400GT

[f6fhellcat13]

GTs of this era are really growing on me.

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[pimento]

It kinda looks like the rear wheels are too far forward. Another 6 inches back and it would be amazing. Still great though.

[f6fhellcat13]

Even as it stands, the car's proportions are nearly FWD with the massive front overhang; reducing the rear overhang further would only make that worse. Especially with a big-ol' V12 out front, the weight distribution can't be that great. I think moving the front axleline forward would have been a little bit better of a solution.