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A collaboration between Italdesign and Lamborghini resulted in this marvelous design concept which was produced for the 1995 Geneva Auto Show. At the time, Automobili Lamborghini had been considering producing a 'medium' supercar that could rival the Ferrari 355. To take advantage of this market, Lamborghini had developed the P140 project. Unfortunately, the P140 was cancelled due to financial restraints, and large opportunity in this market segment was lost. So the car was never made
Unfortunately, the Cala concept was completely sidelined when Lamborghini was sold to Audi. However, the concept of producing a V10-powered 'baby Lambo' was not lost and, in 2003, the production Gallardo was launched. Gallardo was also an Italdesign project, with Giorgetto's son, Fabrizio Giugaro, taking credit for the design.
Position : Mid Longitudinal Drive Wheels RWD
Configuration : Lamborghini 90 Degree V10 Curb Weight 1290 kg / 2844 lbs
Valvetrain : 4 Valves per Cyl Length 4390 mm / 172.8 in
Displacement : 3900 cc / 238.0 cu in Width 48260 mm / 1900 in
Power : 298.3 kw / 400.0 bhp @ 7200 rpm Height 1222 mm / 48.1 in
Torque : 315.0 nm / 232.3 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm Wheelbase 2520 mm / 99.2 in
Front Track 1592 mm / 62.7 in
Rear Track 1582 mm / 62.3 in
Redline 7500 rpm
HP / Liter 102.56 bhp per litre Body / Frame Carbon Fiber over Bonded Aluminum Chassis
HP / Curb Weight 310.08 bhp per weight Front Brakes Ventilated Discs
Gear Type 6-Speed Manual
Top Speed 290 kph / 180.2 mph
0 - 60 mph 5.0 seconds
0 - 100 mph 10.9 seconds
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