Lamborghini Espada Gt (Series III) Specs & Performance
General |
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| Type | Espada GTE (Series III) |
| Years built | November 1972 – 1978 |
| Production | 456 units |
| Chassisnr. | Series I + II + III : nr. 7001 – 9900 |
| Presentation | November 1972 Turin Auto Show |
| Type of car | Two-door coupe, four seater |
| Designed by | Marcello Gandini for Bertone |
| Built by | Bertone |
Dimensions |
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| 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 |
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| Structure | Semi-monocoque of sheet steel |
| Body | All-steel body of integral construction, aluminium was used for the hood |
| Suspension | All-independent, consisting of double transverse unequal length wishbones with 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 lock to lock, servo-assistance became optionally available |
| Turning circle | 9.74 m / 32 ft |
| Front tire size | HS 215VR15 |
| Rear tire size | HS 215VR15 |
| Type of tire | Pirelli Cinturato |
| Front wheel | 7×15 inch |
| Rear wheel | 7×15 inch |
| Type of wheel | CCampagnolo cast magnesium (five bolt wheel hubs) |
Engine |
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| Type | V-12 60 degree, aluminium block with pressed-in liners, front mounted, rear wheel drive |
| Distribution | Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, two valves/cyl. |
| Main Bearings | 7 |
| Cyl. Capacity | 3939 cc / 240 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 | 2 x 770 W 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 |
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| Type | Lamborghini five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh driving a Lamborghini differential |
| Optional | Chrysler TorqueFlite automatic available from 1974 on |
| Clutch | Borg & Beck dry-single plate, hydraulically operated |
| Disc diameter | 241 mm / 9.47 in |
| Reverse gear ratio | 2.765:1 – Max speed 0 Km/h or 0 Mph |
| Final drive ratio | 4.09:1 |
Performance |
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| Top speed | 250 Km/h / 155 Mph |
| 0 – 100 Km/h | 6.60 sec. |
| Standing Km | 26.00 sec. |
Capacities |
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| Fuel | 93 Liter / 25 Gallon |
| Engine oil | 14 Liter / 4 Gallon |
| Cooling system | 14 Liter / 4 Gallon |
| Luggage | 280 Liter / 74 Gallon |
Pricing |
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| European MSRP | 8,750,000 Lira (1974) |
| US MSRP | USD 33,900 |
| Current value | $ 100,926 – $ 110,223 |
