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Power
Top speed (261 km/h)
What owners say
Our take, from owner reports
The sentiment expressed by the community is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep appreciation for the car's design, historical significance, and unique character.
1 problem reported · medium confidence
Problems owners report
- No specific mechanical
Reliability, or operational issues are reported in the provided owner discussions.
The version owners recommend
The Jarama S variant is the most frequently mentioned and visually showcased model in community discussions. It is often presented in unique color schemes and is the subject of collector interest. One piece of feedback from a video game context suggests it "makes a decent A-Class rally car," indicating a perception of its robustness or tuning potential in that specific, non-literal environment. The 400 GT is also noted as a significant version, particularly as a collector's item.
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Overall sentiment
The sentiment expressed by the community is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep appreciation for the car's design, historical significance, and unique character. The Jarama is frequently described as a visually striking and interesting car, with specific praise for its pronounced front end, long tail, and distinctive pop-up headlights. A recurring and significant point is that it was reportedly Ferruccio Lamborghini's personal favorite model from his own company, which adds to its allure and collector appeal. The "S" variant is often highlighted in discussions and imagery. The car is seen as a classic GT that corrected the proportions of its predecessor and featured a design that was ahead of its time. Enthusiasm is centered on its aesthetics and place in automotive history rather than on contemporary ownership experiences like reliability or daily usability.
Positioning vs competitors
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Recommended configurations
Insufficient owner data available. No specific configurations regarding options, colors, or powertrains are discussed in the context of real-world purchasing or ownership.
General recommendations
This vehicle is positioned purely as a collectible classic. General advice is absent, but the strong emphasis on its design and historical status suggests it is recommended for collectors and enthusiasts who value Lamborghini history and Marcello Gandini's design work. The pursuit of the model is described as a "holy grail" for some collectors, indicating it is a rare and sought-after vehicle. Potential buyers should approach it with the mindset of acquiring a piece of automotive art requiring specialist maintenance, rather than a modern performance car.
Remarks
The provided data consists almost entirely of aesthetic appreciation, historical anecdotes, and collector enthusiasm. There is a complete absence of discussion regarding driving dynamics, maintenance costs, reliability, parts availability, or practical ownership experiences. The model years referenced range from 1970 to 1977. Several mentions relate to the car's representation in digital media (Forza Horizon video game series), which does not constitute real-world ownership feedback. The analysis is therefore limited to perceived design merit and historical value, with no insight into the vehicle as a functioning automobile. Analysis based on approximately 8 substantive model-specific discussions amidst broader automotive commentary.
Specifications
Not sold in North America: these versions are from other markets.
400 GT
3.9L 12-cylinder · 350 hp · RWD · manual
Built 1970–1976