Lamborghini Jarama
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Lamborghini Jarama is a sports coupé
which was built by Lamborghini
between 1970 and 1976. It was designed by Bertone designer Marcello Gandini
. Feruccio 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 V12, and the GTS (also known as Jarama S) (1973–1976) with its output upped to 365 bhp. 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.
's personal Jarama GTS is on display at the official Lamborghini museum.
It is very easy to confuse the Iso Lele
and the Lamborghini Jarama as their external design is largely the same, both were designed by Marcello Gandini
.
Coupé
A coupé or coupe is a closed car body style , the precise definition of which varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and over time...
which was built by Lamborghini
Lamborghini
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., commonly referred to as Lamborghini , is an Italian car manufacturer. The company was founded by manufacturing magnate Ferruccio Lamborghini in 1963, with the objective of producing a refined grand touring car to compete with established offerings from marques like...
between 1970 and 1976. It was designed by Bertone designer Marcello Gandini
Marcello Gandini
Marcello Gandini is an Italian car designer, widely known for his work with the automotive design house Gruppo Bertone, notably his design of the Lamborghini Countach. Together with Giorgetto Giugiaro and Leonardo Fioravanti, Gandini forms a noted triumvirate of Italian car designers, all born in...
. Feruccio Lamborghini was concerned the car would be thought to be named after the Jarama
Circuito Permanente Del Jarama
The Circuito del Jarama , formerly known as Circuito Permanente del Jarama is a race course in Madrid, Spain which has hosted nine Formula One Spanish Grand Prix....
racing circuit near Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
, 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
Lamborghini Islero
The Lamborghini Islero is a sports car produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 1968 and 1969. It was the replacement for the 400GT and featured the Lamborghini V12 engine...
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
Lamborghini Espada
The Lamborghini Espada is a grand tourer which was built by Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini between 1968 and 1978.Based on the Marzal show car, displayed at the 1967 Geneva Auto Show, and the Bertone Pirana, a radically rebodied Jaguar E-type, it was to fill the spot of a true four seat car in...
. 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 V12, and the GTS (also known as Jarama S) (1973–1976) with its output upped to 365 bhp. Also, with the GTS there were a few minor body modifications and power assisted steering, removable roof panels, and an automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
became available as options. A total of 328 Jaramas were built.
Trivia
Ferruccio LamborghiniFerruccio Lamborghini
Ferruccio Elio Arturo Lamborghini was an Italian industrialist. Born to grape farmers from the comune of Renazzo di Cento in the Emilia-Romagna region, his mechanical know-how led him to enter the business of tractor manufacturing in 1948, when he founded Lamborghini Trattori, which quickly became...
's personal Jarama GTS is on display at the official Lamborghini museum.
It is very easy to confuse the Iso Lele
Iso Lele
Iso Lele was a sports coupé produced by the Italian automobile maker Iso Rivoltabetween 1969 and 1974. The Lele, being a 2+2-seater, filled the gap between the Grifo and the...
and the Lamborghini Jarama as their external design is largely the same, both were designed by Marcello Gandini
Marcello Gandini
Marcello Gandini is an Italian car designer, widely known for his work with the automotive design house Gruppo Bertone, notably his design of the Lamborghini Countach. Together with Giorgetto Giugiaro and Leonardo Fioravanti, Gandini forms a noted triumvirate of Italian car designers, all born in...
.