1970 Lamborghini Jarama 2+2 Grand Tourer
One of the rare gems on display at this
year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, is this 1970s Lamborghini Jarama 2+2 Grand
Tourer.
Built between 1970 and 1976, the Jarama
got its name after a certain bullfighting region in Spain. However, people say
that Ferruccio Lamborghini was concerned about a possible association with the
Jarana racing circuit near Madrid.
A more practical concern came when
Lamborghini had to abandon their plans for redesigning the Islero, and decided
to build the Jarama in the first place, in order to meet US safety and
emissions regulations back in 1970.
Though widely considered as a "Mk2
Islero", the Jarama is actually built on a shortened Espada platform, and
in spite of its 1,450 kg weight, it had the same top speed as the
lighter Islero.
Original models such as this one, came
with a 3.9-liter V12, good for roughly 348 BHP. However between 1972
and 1976, output was raised to 365 HP when the GTS version came out.
The fact that out of the 176 Jaramas
ever built, one made its way to Goodwood, is a real treat for classic GT fans
and perhaps Lamborghini fans in general. In order to take a proper peak though,
visitors need to head over to the Cartier Style et Luxe lawn.
