Lamborghini Espada GTE (Series III) – LamboCars https://www.lambocars.com Lamborghini rumors, news and reviews Wed, 10 May 2023 07:03:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.lambocars.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-android-chrome-192x192-1-400x400.png Lamborghini Espada GTE (Series III) – LamboCars https://www.lambocars.com 32 32 VIDEO: Lamborghini Espada S3 https://www.lambocars.com/video-lamborghini-espada-s3/ https://www.lambocars.com/video-lamborghini-espada-s3/#respond Sat, 10 Jun 2017 02:08:11 +0000 https://www.dev.lambocars.com/?p=39302 The Lamborghini Espada S3 is a true Gentleman’s GT – designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone, its low profile can comfortably hold four adults. The Black paintwork and blood red leather of Chris Caine’s car adds even more drama to an already draw dropping bit of automotive history. We’ve wanted to film the car exercising its V12 engine for a while and our drive from London at day break to Oxfordshire didn’t disappoint.

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]]> The Lamborghini Espada S3 is a true Gentleman’s GT – designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone, its low profile can comfortably hold four adults. The Black paintwork and blood red leather of Chris Caine’s car adds even more drama to an already draw dropping bit of automotive history. We’ve wanted to film the car exercising its V12 engine for a while and our drive from London at day break to Oxfordshire didn’t disappoint.

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]]> https://www.lambocars.com/video-lamborghini-espada-s3/feed/ 0 Lamborghini Espada GTE (Series III) Specs & Performance https://www.lambocars.com/espada-gt-series-iii-specs-performance/ https://www.lambocars.com/espada-gt-series-iii-specs-performance/#respond Fri, 08 May 2015 06:38:53 +0000 https://www.dev.lambocars.com/?p=35594 Lamborghini Espada Gt (Series III) Specs & Performance General 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 Wheelbase 2650 mm / 104.15 in Overall length 4738 mm / 186.2 in Overall width 1860 mm / 73.1 in Overall height […]

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General
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
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, 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
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
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
Top speed 250 Km/h / 155 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 (1974)
US MSRP USD 33,900
Current value $ 100,926 – $ 110,223

 

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]]> https://www.lambocars.com/espada-gt-series-iii-specs-performance/feed/ 0 1972–1978 Lamborghini Espada GTE (Series III) – Guide https://www.lambocars.com/espada-gte-series-iii/ https://www.lambocars.com/espada-gte-series-iii/#respond Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:05:32 +0000 https://www.dev.lambocars.com/?p=1751 Bertone redesigned the interior of the Espada once more, the Espada Series III was introduced on the 1972 Turin Auto Show, the front grill-treatment was again slightly altered and the rear taillights were changed, they were now the same as on the Alfa Romeo 2000. In the interior, the dashboard was changed, now wrapped toward the driver and wood was used instead of aluminum, power-steering was made standard, along with air-conditioning, the center console now had a more upright kick-up […]

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]]> Bertone redesigned the interior of the Espada once more, the Espada Series III was introduced on the 1972 Turin Auto Show, the front grill-treatment was again slightly altered and the rear taillights were changed, they were now the same as on the Alfa Romeo 2000. In the interior, the dashboard was changed, now wrapped toward the driver and wood was used instead of aluminum, power-steering was made standard, along with air-conditioning, the center console now had a more upright kick-up from the front. Underneath the bodywork, the rear triangular suspension arms were modified, the spring and shock rates rejigged, and the disc brakes were again upgraded, and under the hood, two alternators were installed.

Available options now include a sunroof which wasn’t demanded much, and also from 1974 on, a Chrysler automatic transmission could be ordered. Starting in 1976, the same black ‘safety bumpers’ needed for the U.S. market were installed on the cars for he European market, and by some specialists, these late Espadas were called the Series IV, but the factory kept calling it the Series III.

Although this last model of the Espada was kept in production for the longest period, it didn’t sell as well as the Series II, in its six years production, it only sold 456 units. The complete Espada production totaled at 1217 units, making it Lamborghini’s second biggest success, only the Countach would top this figure much later. Even today, the styling of the Espada is as fresh as 20 years ago, it is still a head-turner, people still stare at it every time one passes by.

Towards the end of the production life for the Espada, Bertone had designed a four-door version of this high-speed luxury cruiser, the overall looks of this final design were very good, but for some reason Lamborghini didn’t take this new Espada into production, which could be seen as a pity, because it would surely sell quite good.

But I suppose after being in production for so long, the Espada was ready to be retired and replaced by a completely new model, but despite several demands by wealthy customers, Automobili Lamborghini SpA never replaced the successful Espada, according to several sources however, during the late nineties, designs of a new Espada 2000 were being developed, check out the L149 drawings in the prototype section of this site.

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]]> https://www.lambocars.com/espada-gte-series-iii/feed/ 0 Lamborghini Espada GTE (Series III) – Pictures & Gallery https://www.lambocars.com/lamborghini-espada-gte-series-iii-pictures-gallery/ https://www.lambocars.com/lamborghini-espada-gte-series-iii-pictures-gallery/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:35:59 +0000 https://www.dev.lambocars.com/?p=37121 The post Lamborghini Espada GTE (Series III) – Pictures & Gallery appeared first on LamboCars.

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