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Lamborghini Jalpa | Registry
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P350 Jalpa (420 Made 1982-88)

The Jalpa (pronounced "YAWL-pa"), named for another breed of fighting bull, was introduced at the 1981 Geneva show though the first production models didn't go on sale until 1982. The Geneva show car, built on a Silhouette chassis was finished in bright orange with a striped orange and cream leather interior.

The first Jalpa housed the 3 litre engine of the Silhouette and not the 3.5 litre the production model. The production engine had an increased stroke of 75mm giving an overall displacement of 3485cc. Power increased to 255bhp at 7000rpm with a peak torque of 231 lbft at 3500rpm.

The Jalpa was really an updating of the Silouette styling with more pronounced moulded fender flares with a revised engine lid that gave it more of a hunchback appearance. The overall visual effect was a more muscular appearance.

To set off its modified shape, the Jalpa's Pirelli P7 tires received new 16x7.5" Campagnolo wheels.

The dash from the Silhouette was completely changed to a more modern block style arrangement. It was definitely an improvement and it ave the car's interior a look all its own. Leather seats and upholstery, air conditioning, AM/FM cassette stereo, electric window lifts and an electrically controlled driver's side mirror completed the ammenities.

Luggage space was quite ample at 8 cubic feet in such a small car, certainly enough for the two passengers it could carry on a weekend away. Price as listed in 1983 was $58,000 US and by the end of its production run in 1988 had risen to $65,000 US. Only 410 Jalpas were built during its production life, just enough to keep values at a reasonable level to make a used example a good investment in spite of its V8. Just 35 of these were built as RHD.


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Lamborghini P350 Jalpa


ENGINE L353
Type90° Aluminum V8, Transverse, Mid-Mounted, DOHC per bank
Valves2 per cylinder
Bore/Stroke86mm x 75mm
Capacity3485cc
Carburation4 Twin-throat Weber 40 DCNF
Max power255bhp @ 7,000rpm
Torque235 ft/lbs @ 3,250rpm
Compression9.2:1

TRANSMISSION
Gearbox5-speed + reverse, All-Syncromesh
ClutchSingle dry plate, hydraulically operated

STRUCTURE
ChassisIntegral chassis/body
BodySteel
BuilderBertone
SuspensionIndependent, coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
Axle Ratio17/68
BrakesGirling ventilated discs
WheelsCampagnolo cast magnesium
Front Tires205/55 VR 16 Pirelli P7
Rear Tires225/50 VR 16 Pirelli P7

MEASUREMENTS
Overall Length4330 mm / 168.9 in
Overall Width1880 mm / 73.3 in
Overall Height1140 mm / 44.5 in
Wheelbase2450 mm / 95.5 in
Front Track1500 mm / 58.5 in
Rear Track1554 mm / 60.6 in
Weight1510 kg / 3322 lb
Fuel Tank80 L / 21 gal

PERFORMANCE
Top speed260 km/h / 161.2 mph
0-60mph7.3 sec

PRICE
1983$58,000 US
1988$65,000 US

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