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[[Image:Espada.jpg|thumb|left|350px|'''1971 Lamborghini Espada Series 2''']]
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! colspan=2 |'''Lamborghini Espada'''
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| Manufacturer    ||  [[Lamborghini]]
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| Production      ||  1968-1978
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| Class            ||  [[Grand tourer]]
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| Body_style      ||  2-door [[coupé]]
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| Assembly        ||  [[Sant'Agata Bolognese]], [[Italy]]
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| Layout          ||  [[FR layout]]
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| Engine    ||  3929 cc 60° [[V12 engine|V12]] <br> 325 bhp <br>''(1968 - 1970)''<br>3929 cc 60° [[V12 engine|V12]] <br> 350 bhp <br>''(1970 - 1978)''
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| Length          ||  4730 mm
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| Width          ||  1860 mm
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| Height          ||  1185 mm
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| Wheelbase      ||  2650 mm
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| Weight          ||  1465 kg
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The '''Lamborghini Espada''' was a car built by Italian car manifacturer [[Lamborghini]] between [[1968]] and [[1978]]. Based on the Marzal show car[http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/5849/showcars.html#marzal] at the 1967 Geneva Show and the [[Bertone Pirana]], a radically rebodied [[Jaguar E-type]], it was Lamborghinis' first attempt at a GT [[2 plus 2|2+2]] sports car. 1217 cars were made, making it the most successful Lamborghini model at the time.
 
  
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The car was designed by [[Marcello Gandini]]. It was fitted with a a 3.9 litre V12 engine. While Lamborghini is best known for their sports cars, the Espada was a luxurious 2+2 seated [[grand tourer]].
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[[Image:Lamborghini Espada S3.jpg|thumb|270px|A Lamborghini Espada S3]]
  
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During its ten-year production the car underwent some changes and three different models were produced. These were the '''S1''' (1968-1970), the '''S2''' (1970-1972) and the '''S3''' (1972-1978). Designwise, however, only minor details were changed.
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The '''Lamborghini Espada''' is a [[grand tourer]] which was built by [[Italy|Italian]] car manufacturer [[Lamborghini]] between 1968 and 1978.
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Based on the [[Lamborghini Marzal|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 Lamborghini's lineup, which already included the [[Lamborghini 400GT|400GT]] and [[Lamborghini Miura|Miura]]. 1217 cars were made, making it the most successful Lamborghini model at the time.
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The car was designed by [[Marcello Gandini]] of [[Bertone]]. The name "Espada" means "[[sword]]" in [[Spanish language|Spanish]], referring to the sword that [[Torero|bullfighters]] use to [[Spanish-style bullfighting|kill]] the [[Spanish Fighting Bull|bulls]].
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The Espada was originally fitted with a 4.0 L 325 bhp [[V12 engine]], fully [[independent suspension]] and four wheel [[disc brake]]s. Most [[transmission (mechanics)|transmissions]] were [[Manual transmission|manual]], and the Espada also introduced one of the first [[automatic transmission]]s able to absorb the torque of a large sporting V12. It had unusual gearing, with 3 [[Gear ratio|ratios]]: drive, 1 and reverse.
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[[Image:EspadaS2 8368 1971.jpg|thumb|270px|right|'''1971 Lamborghini Espada Series 2''']]
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During its 10 year production the car underwent some changes, and three different series were produced. These were the S1 (1968-1970), the S2 (1970-1972) and the S3 (1972-1978). Each model featured engine power improvements, but only minor details were changed with the exterior design. The interior was altered dramatically between each model. An all new dashboard and steering wheel was installed for the S2, and the interior was again revamped for the S3. In 1970, [[power steering]] was offered as an option, and in 1974 an automatic transmission was also offered. In 1975 impact bumpers had to be installed to meet [[United States]] safety requirements, and some people consider cars produced with them to be the S4, but Lamborghini did not officially change the designation. Near the end of the Espada's life, Bertone designed a four door prototype, which was never put into production.
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==Revival attempts==
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In 1999, a new version of the Espada was rumored to be in the works, but it was right at the time Lamborghini wanted to concentrate on a [[Lamborghini Diablo|Diablo]] successor, so little became of the idea aside from a few drawings.
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Edmunds reported Lamborghini intended to revive 2009 Lamborghini Espada. However, the only announced 4-seat car since then has been [[Lamborghini Estoque]].
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[[Image:Espada.jpg|thumb|right|270px|'''1971 Lamborghini Espada at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]''']]
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'''1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40'''
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[[Image:EspadaS2 8368 1971.jpg|thumb|350px|'''1971 Lamborghini Espada Series 2''']]
 
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
  
 
* http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/5849/espada.html
 
* http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/5849/espada.html
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* http://www.motorbase.com/vehicle/by-id/597/
 
* http://www.motorbase.com/vehicle/by-id/597/
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* http://www.lamborghiniregistry.com/Espada/
  
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* http://www.lamborghiniregistry.com/Espada/
 
  
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Latest revision as of 21:27, 21 October 2009

Lamborghini Espada
Lamborghini Espada
Manufacturer Lamborghini
Production 1968-1978
Class Grand tourer
Body_style 2-door coupé
Assembly Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy
Layout FR layout
Engine 3929 cc 60° V12
325 bhp
(1968 - 1970)
3929 cc 60° V12
350 bhp
(1970 - 1978)
Length 4730 mm
Width 1860 mm
Height 1185 mm
Wheelbase 2650 mm
Weight 1465 kg


A Lamborghini Espada S3

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 Lamborghini's lineup, which already included the 400GT and Miura. 1217 cars were made, making it the most successful Lamborghini model at the time.

The car was designed by Marcello Gandini of Bertone. The name "Espada" means "sword" in Spanish, referring to the sword that bullfighters use to kill the bulls.

The Espada was originally fitted with a 4.0 L 325 bhp V12 engine, fully independent suspension and four wheel disc brakes. Most transmissions were manual, and the Espada also introduced one of the first automatic transmissions able to absorb the torque of a large sporting V12. It had unusual gearing, with 3 ratios: drive, 1 and reverse.

1971 Lamborghini Espada Series 2

During its 10 year production the car underwent some changes, and three different series were produced. These were the S1 (1968-1970), the S2 (1970-1972) and the S3 (1972-1978). Each model featured engine power improvements, but only minor details were changed with the exterior design. The interior was altered dramatically between each model. An all new dashboard and steering wheel was installed for the S2, and the interior was again revamped for the S3. In 1970, power steering was offered as an option, and in 1974 an automatic transmission was also offered. In 1975 impact bumpers had to be installed to meet United States safety requirements, and some people consider cars produced with them to be the S4, but Lamborghini did not officially change the designation. Near the end of the Espada's life, Bertone designed a four door prototype, which was never put into production.


Revival attempts

In 1999, a new version of the Espada was rumored to be in the works, but it was right at the time Lamborghini wanted to concentrate on a Diablo successor, so little became of the idea aside from a few drawings.

Edmunds reported Lamborghini intended to revive 2009 Lamborghini Espada. However, the only announced 4-seat car since then has been Lamborghini Estoque.

1971 Lamborghini Espada at Wheels Of Italy


1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40

  • 1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40 2.jpg
  • 1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40 3.jpg
  • 1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40 4.jpg
  • 1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40 5.jpg
  • 1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40 6.jpg
  • 1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40 7.jpg
  • 1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40 9.jpg
  • 1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40 10.jpg
  • 1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40 11.jpg
  • 1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40 13.jpg
  • 1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40 15.jpg
  • 1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40 16.jpg
  • 1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40 17.jpg
  • 1970 Lamborghini Espada GTE40 18.jpg


External links


Lamborghini Models
Current models: Reventón | Murciélago LP640 | Murciélago LP640 Roadster | Murcielago Spider | Gallardo | Gallardo Spyder

Historic models: Miura | Countach | Diablo | Espada | Silhouette | Jalpa | 350GT | 400GT | Islero | Jarama | LM002 | Urraco

Concept models: Athon | Bravo | Cala | Cheetah | Concept S | Flying Star II | 3500GTZ | Genesis | LM001 | LM003 | LM004 | LMA002 | Marco Polo | Marzal | Miura Concept | Portofino | Raptor

Owned Group:Volkswagen | Audi | SEAT | Škoda | Bentley | Bugatti | Lamborghini

Lamborghini road car timeline, 1960s–1980s
1980 - current timeline Next »
Type 1960s 1970s 1980s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Owner 20px-Flag of Switzerland.png Jean-Claude
and Patrick Mimran 		22px-Flag of the United States.png Chrysler Corporation 22px-Flag of Indonesia.svg.png Megatech 22px-Flag of Indonesia.svg.png V'Power 22px-Flag of Germany.png AUDI AG
FR GT 350GT
2 plus 2 400GT Islero Jarama
Coupé Espada
RMR V8/V10 Silhouette Jalpa
2 plus 2 Urraco
V12 Miura Countach
SUV LM002
Founder: Ferruccio Lamborghini | Lamborghini Corporate website | A brand of the VWAG group


Bertone Designs
Abarth: 1952 Abarth 1500 Coupé | 1958 Abarth 1000 GT Coupé | 1965 Abarth OT 1000 Spider

Alfa Romeo: 1953 Alfa Romeo BAT-5 | 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 Sport Spider | 1954 Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva | 1954 Alfa Romeo BAT-7 | 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint | 1955 Alfa Romeo BAT-9 | 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale | 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint | 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint | 1962 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale | 1964 Alfa Romeo Canguro | 1967 Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior | 1967 Alfa Romeo Montreal | 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2000 | 1983 Alfa Romeo Delfino | 2003 Alfa Romeo GT
ASA: 1962 ASA Coupé
Bertone: 1970 Bertone Berlinetta | 1992 Bertone Blitz | 2003 Bertone Birusa
Ferrari: 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso | 1974 Ferrari 208/308 GT4 | 1976 Ferrari Rainbow
Fiat: 1967 Fiat Dino Coupé | 1968 Fiat 850Sport Spider | 1978 Fiat Ritmo/Strada | Fiat X1/9
ISO: 1962 Iso Rivolta | 1965 Iso Grifo | 1969 Iso Lele
Lamborghini: 1967 Lamborghini Marzal | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 1968 Lamborghini Espada | 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | 1971 Lamborghini Countach | 1974 Lamborghini Bravo | 1980 Lamborghini Athon | 1988 Lamborghini Genesis | 1990 Lamborghini Diablo
Lambretta: 1968 Lambretta Luna line: Lui, Vega & Cometa | 1969 Lambretta GP/DL Scooter
Lancia: 1970 Lancia Stratos Zero | 1972 Lancia Stratos | 1978 Lancia Sibilo
Maserati: 1972 Maserati Khamsin | 1974 Maserati Quattroporte II

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