Lamborghini Espada Series I

The Espada Series I was the first of three series of the Lamborghini Espada, the four seat grand touring coupe designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone. It was launched at the 1968 Geneva Motor Show alongside the Islero. Its 3,929 cc V12, rated at 325 PS, was derived from the 400 GT 2+2 engine, and its dashboard, with octagonal instrument housings, took its cue from the Marzal concept. It had Campagnolo alloy wheels on knock-off hubs and tail lights from the first Fiat 124 Sport Coupe. Only 186 were built before January 1970, when the Series II replaced it.