Vehicle Description
1987 LAMBORGHINI JALPA
*Pearl White with Red leather with White piping and Red
carpeting,
*27,000 kilometers/16,000 miles,
*3.5 liter V8
*5-Speed Manual Transmission.
The name Jalpa came from a famous breed of fighting bulls similar
to other named Lamborghinis. The Jalpa was designed by Bertone, and
was the entry level ticket to Lamborghini as it was sold along-side
the flagship V12 Countach in the late 1980s. Powering the Jalpa was
a 3.5 liter, double overhead camshaft version of the V8 engine used
in the predecessor Silhouette model on which it was based. The V8
produced 255 bhp 225 lb�ft of torque. Compared to the Countach, the
Jalpa was much easier to drive, having better visibility and being
more manageable in traffic and at slow speeds. Only 410 Jalpas were
produced as Lamborghini had been through some financial troubles in
the 1980s. Chrysler's purchase of Lamborghini in 1987 ended the
Jalpa's production in 1988.
This 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa has been a well-cared for car. Of the
Jalpas that have survived, very few are as well sorted as this
example. The interior features air conditioning and an open gate
shifter for the five-speed manual gearbox with a reverse lockout.
This Jalpa runs and drives great while shifting very smoothly. The
targa top fits very well and also fits perfectly behind the seats
for storage during spirited driving. This Jalpa's most recent owner
has a vast collection of cars of which he pampers with enthusiasm
and preservation.
See video of car: https://vimeo.com/439026519