Lamborghini Espada GTE (Series II) – Specs & Performance

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Lamborghini Espada Gt (Series II) Specs & Performance

General

Type Espada GTE (Series II)
Years built November 1969 – November 1972
Production 575 units
Chassisnr. Series I + II + III : nr. 7001 – 9900
Presentation March 1970 Geneva Auto Show
Type of car Two-door coupe, four seater
Designed by Marcello Gandini for Bertone
Built by Bertone

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2650 mm / 104.15 in
Overall length 4738 mm / 186.2 in
Overall width 1860 mm / 73.1 in
Overall height 1185 mm / 46.57 in
Front track 1490 mm / 58.56 in
Rear track 1490 mm / 58.56 in
Ground clear 127 mm / 4.99 in
Front overhang 932 mm / 36.63 in
Rear overhang 1148 mm / 45.12 in
Weight 1635 kg / 3605 lbs
Distribution 52/48 % front / rear

Chassis

Structure Semi-monocoque of sheet steel
Body All-steel body of integral construction, aluminium was used for the hood
Suspension All-independent parallelogram arms, coil springs, telescopic Koni dampers and anti-roll bars
Brakes Girling ventilated disc brakes on all wheels operated by two vacuum servo units with independent circuits to front and rear
Front 300 mm / 11.79 in
Rear 280 mm / 11 in
Steering type ZF Worm & roller, 4.3 turns from lock to lock
Turning circle 19.74 m / 32 ft
Front tire size HS 205VR15
Rear tire size HS 205VR15
Type of tire Pirelli Cinturato
Front wheel 7×15 inch
Rear wheel 7×15 inch
Type of wheel Campagnolo cast magnesium (CN72 Centre Lock)

Engine

Type V-12 60 degree, aluminum block with pressed-in liners, front mounted, rear wheel drive
Distribution Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, two valves/cyl.
Main Bearings 7
Cyl. Capacity 3464 cc / 211 ci
Bore & stroke 82 x 62 mm
Compr. Ratio 10.7
Max. power 350 Bhp at 7500 rpm
Max. torque 394 Nm at 5500 rpm
Cooling system Pressurized, vertical flow radiator and twin electric fans
Ignition Alternator with Magnetti Marelli coils and distributors
Alternator 550 Watt Bosch
Fuel system Electric Bendix fuel pump, 6 twin-barrel Weber 40 DCOE 20 carburetors
Fuel type 100 Octane
Fuel consumption 22.9 Lit/100 Km
Lubrication Wet sump
Electr. system 12 V
Plugs Bosch 235 P21

Drivetrain

Type Lamborghini five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh driving a Lamborghini differential
Clutch Dry-single plate, hydraulically operated
Disc diameter 241 mm / 9.47 in
Rear differential n .a.:1
Reverse gear ratio 2.765:1 – Max speed 0 Km/h or 0 Mph
Final drive ratio 4.09:1

Performance

Top speed 260 Km/h / 161 Mph
0 – 100 Km/h 6.60 sec.
Standing Km 26.00 sec.

Capacities

Fuel 93 Liter / 25 Gallon
Engine oil 14 Liter / 4 Gallon
Cooling system 14 Liter / 4 Gallon
Luggage 280 Liter / 74 Gallon

Pricing

European MSRP 8,750,000 Lira (1971)
US MSRP USD 19,500
Current value $ 72,000 – $ 81,800