Lamborghini Silhouette P300 Specs & Performance
General |
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| Type | Silhouette P300 |
| Years built | 1976 – 1979 |
| Production | 52 units |
| Chassisnr. | 40.000 – 40.104 |
| Presentation | March 1976 Geneva Auto Show |
| Type of car | Two-door, two seater with removable roof panel |
| Designed by | Bertone |
| Built by | Bertone |
Dimensions |
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| Wheelbase | 2450 mm / 96.29 in |
| Overall length | 4320 mm / 169.78 in |
| Overall width | 1880 mm / 73.88 in |
| Overall height | 1120 mm / 44.02 in |
| Front track | 1484 mm / 58.32 in |
| Rear track | 1532 mm / 60.21 in |
| Weight | 1240 kg / 2734 lbs |
| Ground clear. | 120 mm / 4.72 in |
| Distribution | 45/55 % front / rear |
Chassis |
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| Structure | Sheet steel, floor incorporated into the body |
| Body | All-steel body |
| Suspension | Front : MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, compiance struts, coil springs over tube shocks, anti roll bar Rear : Chapman struts, reversed lower A-arms, trailing arms, coil springs over tube shocks, anti roll bar |
| Brakes | All-wheel ventilated Girling disc brakes with double assistance |
| Front | 278 mm / 10.93 in |
| Rear | 278 mm / 10.93 in |
| Steering type | Rack & pinion, 4.0 turns to lock to lock |
| Turning circle | 10.7 m / 35 ft |
| Front tire size | 195/50 VR 15 |
| Rear tire size | 285/40 VR 15 |
| Type of tire | Pirelli P7 |
| Front wheel | 8×15 inch |
| Rear wheel | 11×15 inch |
| Type of wheel | Campagnolo cast magnesium |
Engine |
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| Type | V-8 90 degree, light-alloy and aluminum block with gearbox and differential built in the same block and pressed-in liners, mid mounted, rear wheel drive |
| Distribution | Dual overhead camshaft with chain drive, two valves/cylinder |
| Main Bearings | 5 |
| Cyl. Capacity | 2996 cc / 183 ci |
| Bore & stroke | 86×64.5 mm |
| Compr. Ratio | 10.1 |
| Max. power | 260 Bhp at 7500 rpm |
| Max. torque | 201 Lbs.ft. at 5750 rpm |
| Cooling system | Water cooled, pump, thermostat and two electric fans |
| Ignition | Two Magnetti Marelli coils and one Marelli distributor |
| Plugs | Bosch 235 P21 |
| Alternator | 770 W Bosch |
| Fuel type | 100 Octane |
| Electr. system | 12 V |
| Fuel consumption | 11.5 mpg |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Fuel system | Electric Bendix fuel pump, 4 twin-barrel down-draught Weber 40 DCNF carburetors |
Drivetrain |
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| Type | Lamborghini five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh Lamborghini differential |
| Clutch | Dry-single plate, hydraulically operated |
| Disc diameter | 241 mm / 9.47 in |
| 1st gear ratio | 2.933:1 – Max speed 71 Km/h or 44 Mph |
| 2nd gear ratio | 2.105:1 – Max speed 97 Km/h or 60 Mph |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.565:1 – Max speed 135 Km/h or 84 Mph |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.185:1 – Max speed 179 Km/h or 111 Mph |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.870:1 – Max speed 260 Km/h or 161 Mph |
| Reverse gear ratio | 2.774:1 – Max speed 0 Km/h or 0 Mph |
| Final drive ratio | 4.00:1 |
Performance |
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| Top speed | 260 Km/h / 161 Mph |
| 0 – 100 Km/h | 6.50 sec. |
| Standing Km | 24.10 sec. |
| 1/4 Mile | 15.20 sec. reaching 97 Mph |
Capacities |
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| Engine oil | 9 Liter / 2 Gallon |
| Cooling system | 15 Liter / 4 Gallon |
| Fuel | 80 Liter / 21 Gallon |
Pricing |
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| European MSRP | 14,900,000 Lira (1976) |
| Current value | $ 73,100 – $ 87,543 Despite only 31 are known to remain today, prices are still relatively low for this rare Lamborghini |
| US MSRP | USD 27,000 |
