Lamborghini Jarama

Lamborghini Jarama
Overview
Manufacturer	Lamborghini
Production	1970–-1976 Jarama: 176 units Jarama S: 152 units Total: 328 units
Assembly	Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy
Designer	Marcello Gandini at Bertone
Body and chassis
Class	Grand tourer
Body style	2-door 2+2 coupé
Layout	FR layout
Related	Lamborghini Espada
Powertrain
Engine	3.9 L Lamborghini V12
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,380 mm (94 in)
Length	4,485 mm (177 in)
Width	1,820 mm (72 in)
Height	1,190 mm (47 in)
Kerb weight	1,450 kg (3,197 lb) (dry)
Chronology
Predecessor	Lamborghini Islero

The Lamborghini Jarama (Spanish pronunciation: [xaˈɾama]) is 2+2 grand tourer built by Italian car manufacturer 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 fighting bulls bred in Jarama river area in Spain.

Ferruccio Lamborghini with a Jarama (left) and a Lamborghini built tractor (right)

History

In 1970, Lamborghini designed the Islero to meet the demand of the American market. 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) (1972–1976) with its output upped to 365 bhp (272 kW). Also, with the GTS there were a few minor body modifications, redesigned interior dashboard, 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 and the Lamborghini Jarama as their external design is largely the same, as both were designed by Marcello Gandini.

Jarama Rally

Lamborghini Jarama Sport and Lamborghini Miura Jota

The Jarama Rally, also known as the Jarama "Bob", is a one-off, race modified Jarama built by Lamborghini's test driver Bob Wallace. It features a modified 3.9-liter V12 engine that was repositioned to sit farther back in the engine bay. This allowed it to achieve a nearly 50/50 weight distribution (the standard Jarama had 53/47 weight distribution). The engine produces 380 hp at 8,000 rpm, 15 hp more than stock, and could reportedly reach a top speed of 270 km/h (167.7 mph) and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in about 5 seconds. As a race-ready example, Bob Wallace built the car from a bare shell, re-welding it where needed for stiffness and fitting a lightweight steel rear roll cage. He also upgraded the Jarama with a heavily modified aluminum body, which got rid of, amongst other things, the Jarama's hinged headlights and plastic discs, allowing the car to be a reported 300 kg lighter than stock at an estimated 1,170 kg. It also featured center locking Miura wheels and low back seats, Koni racing shock absorbers, and a stripped out interior. The orange and black painted vehicle never ended up participating in any races. The car was reportedly restored in the UK in 1990 after being discovered in Saudi Arabia.

External links

• Lamborghini Registry - Jarama (subscription required)
• Jarama Registry