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.
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.
Period covered: 1970-1990
- 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- Hundreds of previously unpublished pictures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