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Power
Top speed (255 km/h)
Fuel, maker's test (16 L/100 km)
What owners say
Our take, from owner reports
Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep appreciation for the model's rarity, classic grand touring design, and its position as a historically significant yet often overlooked vehicle.
1 problem reported · medium confidence
Problems owners report
- No specific mechanical, electrical, or reliability issues are reported in the available data
The version owners recommend
Insufficient owner data available for a definitive recommendation. The Islero S variant is specifically mentioned and recognized as rare, but no comparative analysis of features, performance, or desirability between the standard Islero and the Islero S is present in the data.
Competitors to consider
Owners compare it most often with the Miura.
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Overall sentiment
Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep appreciation for the model's rarity, classic grand touring design, and its position as a historically significant yet often overlooked vehicle. The Islero is consistently described as a "long-forgotten model," an "elegant classic," and an underrated design that receives less attention than other early Lamborghinis like the 350/400 GT. Owner discussions express strong aesthetic admiration, with frequent praise for its looks and the sentiment that it represents a purer era of grand touring focused on luxury and road use rather than racing. The Islero S variant is noted as being particularly rare. There is no discussion of driving dynamics, reliability, ownership costs, or daily usability, as the feedback is centered entirely on its status as a collectible classic.
Positioning vs competitors
Insufficient owner data available. A single piece of historical context mentions that the Islero was the successor to the 400 GT and was conceived as a conventional grand tourer, contrasting with a rumored, unapproved prototype based on a stretched Miura chassis. This positions it within Lamborghini's historical lineage as a luxury-focused GT rather than a mid-engine sports car.
Recommended configurations
Insufficient owner data available. No information on powertrain, color, or option preferences is discussed.
General recommendations
Suitable exclusively for collectors and enthusiasts of classic, low-production Italian grand tourers who value rarity and design history over modern performance or practicality. Potential buyers should be prepared for the challenges of maintaining a rare, decades-old vehicle where parts and specialist knowledge may be scarce. The vehicle is noted as appearing for sale at high-end auctions. Not applicable as a primary vehicle or for those seeking a driving-focused modern supercar experience.
Remarks
The available data consists almost entirely of image posts and brief commentary expressing admiration for the car's aesthetics and rarity. There are zero substantive owner reports detailing driving experience, maintenance, costs, or long-term ownership. The model's production volume is noted as 350 units total, cementing its status as a rare collectible. One discussion provides historical context, noting the Islero succeeded the 400 GT and was built as a conventional GT, with an unapproved prototype rumored to have been based on a stretched Miura chassis. All feedback is retrospective and collector-oriented; no contemporary ownership experiences from its production era are present. Analysis based on approximately 15 image-centric posts and limited commentary.
Specifications
Not sold in North America: these versions are from other markets.
4.0 V12
3.9L 12-cylinder · 320 hp · RWD · manual
Built 1968–1970