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1978 Lamborghini Silhouette

ItalyGasolineRWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1978
Make
Lamborghini
Model
Silhouette
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
3.0 V8 Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
250 hp
Power (kW)
184 kW
Torque
220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed
265 km/h (165 mph)
0–60 mph
6.1 seconds
0–100 km/h
6.5 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
4,320 mm (170.1 in)
Width
1,630 mm (64.2 in)
Height
1,120 mm (44.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,450 mm (96.5 in)
Curb weight
1,240 kg (2,734 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
7,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,750 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
86 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke
64.5 mm (2.5 in)
Compression Ratio
2,996 cc
10 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
80 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
20.4 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,480 - 1,484 mm (58.3 - 58.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,530 - 1,532 mm (60.2 - 60.3 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm (5.5 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet

Other

Car Classification

Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Lamborghini emblem
Silhouette
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Convertible
Variant
Silhouette Standard1976–1979
Generation
1st Generation
Year
Powertrain
3.0 V8 Manual
Horsepower
250 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed

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