Lamborghini P140
| Lamborghini P140 | |
|---|---|
The third Lamborghini P140 prototype on display at the Lamborghini Museum | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. |
| Production | 1987 3 or 4 prototypes made |
| Designer | Marcello Gandini |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Development prototype |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Lamborghini Cala |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L V10 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
The Lamborghini P140 is a code name given to a series of prototype cars built by Lamborghini starting in 1987. It was intended as a replacement for the outgoing Jalpa but never went into production, despite being close to production ready due to the dwindling interest of customers into high performance cars due to the recession caused by the 1990 oil price shock and 1990-1991 Gulf War. The P140 was the first Lamborghini to be powered by a V10 engine.