Lamborghini Espada - cars manufactured by Lamborghini c 1968 to 1978. Was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 1967. Name
of the car, Lamborghini traditionally associated with fighting bulls:
«espada» in Spanish means "sword", in this case a sword during a
bullfight bullfighter. Car design developed by Marcello Gandini in studio Bertone. Gandini designed the car class Gran Turismo, the design of which was based on the models of Marzal and Pirana. As
a result, the car was comfortable rear seat and a huge trunk, covered
nearly horizontal glass, emphasizing the squat elongated silhouette. To improve rear-view above the lights appeared narrow vertical glass.At
the beginning of the production of the front of the car was equipped
with a V12 engine capacity of 4.0 liters (325 hp.). Dual chamber with
six carburetors. Front and rear suspensions are independent, all-wheel disc brakes.Espada chassis consists of a steel platform is designed Marchesi of Modena. The
engine was mounted on a 7.9 inches more than usual (which increased by
3.8-inch wheelbase), freeing enough space for the four-seater cabin.In 1970 he released a 400 GTE Espada (Series II). This series includes changes such as disc brakes fitted to all four wheels, improved engine, modified instrument panel. Optional power steering was available at extra cost. Following
a series II, in 1973, Lamborghini presents the series III with improved
suspension, brakes and a modified design of the body. Automatic transmission Chrysler Torqueflight installed as an option at extra cost. Now power steering is standard on the car.From 1968 to 1978, went off the assembly line in 1217 copies Espada. This model is famous for its practicality and beauty. Stylish
interior, air conditioning, built-in radio, fog lights, and much more,
creating a dream-image of the car, which wanted to buy all motorists
that time.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Lamborghini Espada
Lamborghini Espada - cars manufactured by Lamborghini c 1968 to 1978. Was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 1967. Name
of the car, Lamborghini traditionally associated with fighting bulls:
«espada» in Spanish means "sword", in this case a sword during a
bullfight bullfighter. Car design developed by Marcello Gandini in studio Bertone. Gandini designed the car class Gran Turismo, the design of which was based on the models of Marzal and Pirana. As
a result, the car was comfortable rear seat and a huge trunk, covered
nearly horizontal glass, emphasizing the squat elongated silhouette. To improve rear-view above the lights appeared narrow vertical glass.At
the beginning of the production of the front of the car was equipped
with a V12 engine capacity of 4.0 liters (325 hp.). Dual chamber with
six carburetors. Front and rear suspensions are independent, all-wheel disc brakes.Espada chassis consists of a steel platform is designed Marchesi of Modena. The
engine was mounted on a 7.9 inches more than usual (which increased by
3.8-inch wheelbase), freeing enough space for the four-seater cabin.In 1970 he released a 400 GTE Espada (Series II). This series includes changes such as disc brakes fitted to all four wheels, improved engine, modified instrument panel. Optional power steering was available at extra cost. Following
a series II, in 1973, Lamborghini presents the series III with improved
suspension, brakes and a modified design of the body. Automatic transmission Chrysler Torqueflight installed as an option at extra cost. Now power steering is standard on the car.From 1968 to 1978, went off the assembly line in 1217 copies Espada. This model is famous for its practicality and beauty. Stylish
interior, air conditioning, built-in radio, fog lights, and much more,
creating a dream-image of the car, which wanted to buy all motorists
that time.
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