ARNSTEIN LANDSEM
Foreword
Acknowledgements
1: The birth of the Urraco
2: The troubled production
3: Problems on the horizon
4: The Urraco road tests
5: The Lamborghini Silhouette
6: The Lamborghini Jalpa
7: The Urraco today
8: Urraco facts and figures
Index
Features
The first book about the V8 Lamborghinis in 25 years
Amazing tales from the owners themselves
What to look out for when buying a V8 Lamborghini
Unique interviews with key men behind the Urraco
Detailed history of the Urraco and its V8 relatives
Hundreds of previously unpublished pictures
Written by a hardcore Lamborghini V8 enthusiast
Description
This book tells the amazing story of the Lamborghini Urraco. It shows what really happened, and why the car never got the chance it deserved. After its demise, the Urraco lived on as the Silhouette and Jalpa, and both are covered in detail in the book. The unique Bravo and Athon concept cars are also included. Featuring detailed chapters for potential buyers on what to look out for, this is a fascinating and practical account of a future supercar classic.
Synopsis
The Lamborghini Urraco. The little baby Lambo that was meant to beat the Porsche 911 and Ferrari 308, but which ran into a myriad of problems. This book shows what really happened, and why the car never got the chance it deserved. The Urraco lived on as the Silhouette and Jalpa, and the Jalpa was greatly responsible for keeping the Lamborghini brand alive in the 80s. The full story of these V8 Lamborghinis is told here, with exclusive interviews from the leading figures behind the cars. The book also includes detailed chapters on what to look out for when buying one of these future supercar classics. Hundreds of amazing photos never published before makes this the ultimate book on the V8 Lamborghinis.
Additional Information
Period covered: 1970-1990
