The Most Beautiful Lamborghini Nobody Remembers!
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- Опубликовано: 7 ноя 2024
- The Most Beautiful Lamborghini Nobody Remembers!
The Lamborghini Islero might be the most elegant supercar you've never heard of. In 1968, while other manufacturers were creating flashy sports cars, Lamborghini unveiled this sophisticated grand tourer at the Geneva Auto Show. Named after a famous bull that fatally wounded Spain's greatest matador, the Islero packed serious power under its understated exterior.
At the heart of this forgotten masterpiece was an incredible 3.9-liter V12 engine that produced 325 horsepower - jaw-dropping power for its time. This mechanical marvel could sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.4 seconds and reach speeds of 154 mph, putting it head-to-head with the best cars from Ferrari and Maserati. The Islero wasn't just about straight-line speed though. It featured advanced engineering like fully independent suspension, disc brakes, and a five-speed manual transmission that made it a joy to drive on any road.
What makes the Islero truly special is its rarity. Only 225 were ever built - 125 original models and 100 of the more powerful Islero S version, which packed an even more impressive 350 horsepower. Among its prestigious owners was Ferruccio Lamborghini himself, who chose an Islero as his personal car. Even French movie star Brigitte Bardot couldn't resist its charm and added one to her collection.
The Islero's interior was just as impressive as its performance. Inside, drivers found themselves surrounded by luxury, with a sophisticated dashboard featuring three main Jaeger instruments visible through a beautiful wood-rimmed steering wheel. The optional air conditioning system, though expensive, made it perfect for long-distance travel in comfort.
Despite its incredible engineering and performance, the Islero faced challenges. Quality issues with its bodywork and interior meant it never achieved the same fame as its flashier siblings like the Miura. However, modern collectors have finally started to recognize what Ferruccio Lamborghini knew all along - the Islero represents the perfect balance of power, luxury, and understated style.
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Always appreciated to see a video on this rare and often overlooked model from Lamborghini when... well, Lamborghini was Lamborghini, and run by Ferruccio. My parents bought a 2 year old Islero in 1970 (a 1968 model with the Borletti air conditioning). They had it for almost 20 years and used it regularly with at least two head rebuilds and one major engine and trans overhaul. Chassis #6105 was an exceptional car... it was the fastest of all front engine Lamborghinis. Lighter that the 400 GT (likely not lighter than the 350 GT which was alloy, but a smaller engine)... and better aerodynamics than the early 400GT and the later Jarama. Just two corrections to this fine video, the 1968 Islero had a two spoke steering wheel as shown briefly at 4:49. These were too light and fatigued ... and were typically owner replaced by the later Jarama/Espada three spoke steering wheel. Finally, all Isleros had steel not alloy bodies. Great video. Thank you.
BTW - The blue metallic Islero at 9:26 looks like it could be #6105.... last I heard, the car was in Switzerland.
I've always loved the Islero..
me to front side back , sexy car
A real work of art. Beautiful.
Always thought these were lovely - never saw one in person though…
Wow, that's beautiful.
wonderful video of a dreamcar
I used to fix and service Sir William Garthwaites tractors in the seventies, I wish I had known about his cars.
Inane opening statement . If nobody remembers something, how do you remember ?!?!?
Wow
The Miura made Lamborghini.
Seems like Sir Williams was the only one that bought...
The sideview is quite nice but still a far cry from the beauty of the predecessor, the 400 GT. The front view is rather dull 9:01, not exciting like let's say the Maserati Ghibli. The rear window probably offers a better visibility than that of the 400 GT, whose weakest design point was the somewhat odd rear part, including the taillights. I'd rate the exterior design of the Islero 7,5/10, the 400 GT a 8,5/10, the Ferrari 250 GT and 246 a 9 to 9,5/10
Looks a lot like my Fiat 124 coupe 1,6L? but it is a beautiful car.
6 carburetors don't seem like a bright idea to me. What if the fuel-air mixture is not identical in all 6? You will have an engine that fires unevenly, not producing the same amount of power on each power stroke.
Yep, the carbs need to be tuned and balanced. Not much different than a 4 barrel carburetor just more complicated. It was the only way to distrubute the air and fuel to each cylinder equally
excellent just please learn to pronounce the Italian names correctly, for gods sake
Beauty is subjective. I don't find this car visually appealing at all. Take the Miura just on looks anyday.
nah - they chose bears - not our monkeys, not our circus; let them be Strong & Independent - be bad on their own. meh. do not let my indifference blind you from my apathy.