Lamborghini Espada

The Lamborghini Espada is a grand tourer which was built by Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini between 1968 and 1978 and 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 (242 kW) 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.

sport car information

Manufacturer : Lamborghini
Production : 1968-1978
Assembly : Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy
Class : Grand tourer
Body style : 2-door coupé
Layout : FR layout
Engine : 3929 cc 60° V12 325 bhp (242 kW) (1968 - 1970) 3929 cc 60° V12 350 bhp (261 kW) (1970 - 1978)
Wheelbase : 2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length : 4,730 mm (186.2 in)
Width : 1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height : 1,185 mm (46.7 in)
Curb weight : 1,465 kg (3,230 lb)