Lamborghini Jarama

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History of the Lamborghini Jarama

Lamborghini began producing the Islero in 1968 to suit demand in the American market. When it came time to replace it, Lamborghini created the Jarama rather than just revamping the Islero. Lamborghini designed the Jarama to suit US regulations using a variant of the Espada chassis that had its wheelbase reduced by 10.7 inches and debuted it at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show. A total of 328 Jaramas were manufactured.The Jarama is heavier than the Islero at 1,450 kilos. It's powered by the same 3.9 L Lamborghini V12 engine seen in the Islero and Espada. The engine has six Weber 40 DCOE carburettors and is connected to a five-speed manual gearbox that transfers power to the rear wheels. The original Jarama model, which ran from 1970 to 1973, was said to have 350 horsepower.

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What are the original tyres for a Lamborghini Jarama?

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The first Lamborghini Jarama GT fitted 215/70VR15 Michelin XWX. The latter Jarama 400 GT fitted 215/70VR15 Pirelli Cinturato CN12, Lamborghini also fitted 215/70VR15 CN12 to the Jarama S or jarama 400 GTS.

There are a variety of other tyres available in the correct size for the Jarama but we would suggest sticking to the Pirelli Cinturato CN12 as that is the tyre our friend Ferruccio Lamborghini liked on his jarama.