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1970 - 1976 Lamborghini Jarama

In 1970 Nuccio Bertone proposed the evolution of the Islero with the Jarama. Conceived for the “gentleman” driver, this car is an ideal mix of elegance and power. It was one of Ferruccio Lamborghini’s favorites who appreciated the excellent combination between the 365 HP and luxurious comfort, without the focussed attention that a Miura or an Espada stirred up. Besides 15 HP, the interior of the Jarama S version, presented in 1972, was completely restyled. Lamborghini made 328 units of the Jarama (Jarama 176 units and Jarama S 152 units).

Lamborghini Jarama made its official debut at the 1970 Geneva Salon. It was named after Jarama bullfighting region in Spain, but many believe it is named after the Jarama racing circuit near Madrid.

Jarama is the last front engined Lamborghini Coupe, but is also the third heaviest Lamborghini (3,480 lb)- after Espada (3230 lb) and LM002 (5,952 lb).

1966 - 1968 Lamborghini 400GT

When Ferruccio Lamborghini moved from tractors to cars, he decided to make a car better than any Ferrari. His biggest problem with the Ferrari models was the lack of quality. So, with the best team possible - made of people like Gian Paolo Dallara and Gitto Bizzarrini - he started to design cars. After he revealed his first prototype the 350 GTV at the Turin Auto Show, he moved onto production models. The first one was called 350 GT, a model powered by a V12 engine that delivered 270 hp. Lamborghini made a total of 120 units.

The 350 GT then evolved into the 400 GT - a a 2+2-seated sports car revealed at the 1966 Geneva Auto Show. The 400 GT was also created by Carrozzeria Touring, but its interior was restyled, made roomier and so we have the 400 GT 2+2 four seater.

The 400 GT entered production in 1966 and was offered with either the 3.5-liter (known as 400 GT 2+2) or four-liter V12 engine (known as 400GT). The last one was built in only 23 units and are known as the ’Interim’ cars. The V12 engine delivered 320 hp and helped the car to hit a top speed of 270 km/h (167mph).

1966 - 1974 Lamborghini Miura

When Lamborghini unveiled the 350GT back in 1964, everyone was impressed and the car turned out to be a huge success. But Ferruccio Lamborghini decided he can do even better. He wanted the car with perfect design and technology, a car to impress and create sensation. And he had all this with the Miura launched in 1966. Maybe the Miura name says it all: it is the name of a Spanish ranch whose bulls have a proverbial attack instinct.

Until then mid-engined layouts have been used by Ford, Porsche, Abarth and Ferrari especially to dominate the race-tracks. But Ferruccio had no interest in that. He wanted a car for the road. So, he asked a team of three men to create his car: Giampaolo Dallara, Paolo Stanzani and Bob Wallace. After more than a year of work they have come with a first prototype at the 1965 Turin Auto Show. And even if people were excited about it, many of them doubt the car will ever see production.

But only one year after Lamborghini brought the production version at the Geneva Motor Show where it created a sensation. The first production model was delivered in December 1966, after three prototypes have been created (one of which destroyed in a road accident). Miura was and still is in the top three most beautiful cars in the world.

Ferruccio wanted his car to be limited to only 30 units, but because of the huge demand he had to reconsider his decision.

1968 - 1970 Lamborghini Islero

After the legendary Carrozzeria Touring closed in 1968, Ferruccio Lamborghini decided to entrust the making of the next model (to become known as the “Islero”) to Touring’s former collaborator, Mario Marazzi. But life was difficult for the Islero with its simple design which was flanked by the spectacular Miura; production ceased after 225 models had been made, of which the last 70 were put on the market in 1969 with a few changes to the body and luxurious interiors in the Islero S version.

The Islero was revealed at the 1968 Geneva Auto Show and was named after a Miura bull that killed famed matador Manuel Rodriguez "Manolete" on August 28, 1947.

The Islero was powered by a 4 liter V12 engine that delivered 325 hp. The engine was mated to a 5 speed transmission, fully independent suspension, and disc brakes. Its top speed was rated at 155 mph. Lamborghini made only 125 Islero.

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

Despite the rumors of the Italian super car maker Lamborghini making a SuperVeloce Gallardo, the raging bull is going to bring a factory tuned version of their more compact dream machine to market, but it won’t be wearing an SV logo. Instead the new car will focus on reducing weight as a means of going faster and will be appropriately named the LP570-4 Superleggera when the car makes its official debut tomorrow at the Geneva Motor Show.

The new Lamborghini LP570-4 Superleggera will weigh in at around 154 pounds less than the Gallardo LP 560-4. The 5,2 liter V10 engine will deliver an incredible 570 hp. The result is a sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, from 0 to 124 mph in only 10.2 seconds later, wjile top speed goes up to 202 mph.

The car’s exterior is defined by three-dimensional front bumper with large air intakes, new sill elements and a redesigned diffuser incorporating four large tailpipes and a big rear spoiler available as an option.

2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce China Limited Edition

Lamborghini unveiled the special edition Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce China Limited Edition at the Beijing Auto Show. As its name suggests, this will be a Murcielago built exclusively for the Chinese market and will be limited to only 10 units. Somewhere in China, probably at the auto show, a bunch of Chinese people are saying, "Nani, Nani, Booboo".

The LP 670-4 SuperVeloce China is painted in flat gray with an orange stripe that symbolizes the strength of an erupting volcano (think Icelandic eruption). Also, in a touch of superior identification, all units will feature a numeration badge with the name of its owner.

The LP670-4 SV is powered by a 6.5 liter V12 delivering a total of 670 hp. With a weight reduction of 220 lbs, the Murciélago LP 670-4 SV boasts a power-to-weight ratio of 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) per hp. It vaults itself from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds and hits top speed at 212 mph. This little sassy sportscar is faster than the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera. Nice.

There will definitely be 10 very ecstatic people in China when they come face to face with their unique vehicle. There might also be 10 very paranoid vehicle owners putting added security on their magnificent rides.

2010 Lamborghini Gallardo GT600 Black and White Edition by BF-Performance

Remember the BF-Performance GT 600 we talked about in March? Here it is again, but this time painted in a beautiful black and white combination.

As a reminder, the aerodynamic kit is made entirely of carbon fiber and includes air inlets, a new front spoiler, side skirts, a rear diffuser, and a rear wing. Also, thanks to the extensive use of carbon fiber, the total weight goes down by 43 kilos. And, as it’s name suggests, the engine was tuned to deliver an impressive 600 HP.

Meanwhile, the interior gets sports bucket seats, steering wheel, door handles and ventilation grids made in carbon fiber.

This Lamborghini Gallardo GT600 Black and White Edition is ready for any black tie affair sporting the most elegant and formal color combination known to man. It also has a kick-ass performance portfolio.

2010 Lamborghini Cnossus Student Design Concept

Seriously, these kids need to get paid for their work. It’s one thing to be able to draw and stencil a car, but it is a completely different thing when you’re given the authority to make a rendering of a concept car by the automaker themselves.

Victor Filipchenko and Nelson Simoes were given just that by Lamborghini and they certainly took full advantage of it with their creation, the Lamborghini Cnossus. The rendering was done as part of a Filipchenko’s thesis at the Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan, Italy where he’s taking up a Master’s Degree in automotive design.

With his Cnossus - the name came from the Greek island Knossus, which is where bullfighting was supposedly born - design, Filipchenko took some styling cues from the iconic Lamborghini, the Countach, and combined it with a more up-to-date stylistic touch. Check out the rendering and tell us if this concept doesn’t make you want to own one.

2010 Lamborghini Gallardo Balboni Edition by Anderson Germany

Last year, Lamborghini and Valentino Balboni decided to get together to bring forth the special, limited edition Lamborghini Gallardo Balboni. This creation put together a legendary supercar with a legendary test driver, so it should go unsaid that this vehicle wouldn’t need any changes made to it, right? Wrong. German tuner, Anderson, decided to tweak the Gallardo with a few minor changes to the exterior and some changes in the interior. They even pumped up the power a bit.

The exterior of the Lamborghini doesn’t get altered dramatically as Anderson only tinted the taillights and panes of the vehicle. The German tuner also added three-part lacquered partnered with high performance tires measuring 235/30-20 at the front and 305/25-20 at the back. A louder exhaust system was put in and can be controlled with a remote controlled, three-step valve control.

Inside, the seats have Anderson logos as well as built in carbon in white. The Lamborghini Gallardo Balboni Edition also gets a slight power increase from 542hp to 582hp using the same 5.2 liter V10 engine as found in the standard Balboni Edition. The max torque was also increased, but Anderson Germany did not reveal numbers to substantiate that claim.