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The Lamborghini Athon, a unique prototype.
The Bertone Athon side view, October 14th 1998, 64 Kb
Format : 750 x 452
Size : 90 Kb
Specifications :

Type : Lamborghini Athon

Years built : 1980
Production : 1
Chassisnr. : 930000-350-P
Presentation : April 1980 Turin Auto Show
Type of car : Two-door coupe, two-seater convertible
Designed by : Bertone, based on the Lamborghini Silhouette chassis
Built by : Bertone

Dimensions :

Wheelbase :
2450 mm
Overall length : 3967 mm
Overall width : 1887 mm
Overall height : 1070 m
Track front : 1484 mm Rear : 1532 mm
Ground clear. : n.a.
Overhang, Front: n.a. Rear : n.a.
Weight : 1350 Kg.
Distribution : n.a.

Chassis :

Structure :
Sheet steel floor plate
Body : Steel integrated into chassis
Suspension : All-independent, McPhersons, coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
Brakes : All-wheel ventilated Girling disc brakes
Steering type : n.a.
Turning circle : n.a.
Tyres front : 195/50 VR 15 Rear : 285/40 VR 15
Pirelli P7 (rims correspond with Silhouette, so tyre sizes are assumed to be the same)
Rims front : 8x15 inch Rear : 11x15 inch
Speedline (?)

Engine :

Type :
L240,V-8 90 degree, light-alloy block with gearbox and differential built in the same block and pressed-in liners, transversely mid mounted, rear wheel drive
Distribution : Dual overhead camshaft with chain drive, two valves/cyl.
Main bearings : 5
Cyl. Capacity : 2995.8 cc
Bore & stroke : 86 x 64.5 mm
Compr. ratio : 10.0:1
Max. power : 260 bhp at 7500 rpm
Max. torque : 202 lbs.ft at 3500 rpm
Cooling system : Pressurized water cooling
Ignition : Two coils and one Marelli distributors
Plugs : n.a.
Electr. system : 12 V
Alternator : 770 W
Fuel system : Electric Bendix pump, 4 twin-barrel Weber 40 DCNF carburetors
Fuel type : n.a.
Fuel cons. : n.a.
Lubrication : Wet sump

Drive train :

Type :
Lamborghini five-speed + reverse manual, all syncronized
Clutch : Dry-single plate, hydraulically operated
Gear ratio's : n.a.
Final drive : 4.0:1

Capacities :

Fuel :
80 Lt Engine oil : 7.5 Lt
Luggage : n.a. Cooling system : 15 Lt

Performance :

Top speed :
260 Km/h / 161 Mph
0 - 100 Km/h : n.a. Standing km. : 25.1 sec

Price : Car has never been sold

Current value : Original car is still at Bertone, and is not for sale




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