Lamborghini Bravo
The Lamborghini Bravo is a concept car designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone for Lamborghini. It was first presented in 1974 at the Turin Auto Show.
| Lamborghini Bravo | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lamborghini |
| Also called | Studio 114 |
| Production | 1974 |
| Designer | Marcello Gandini at Bertone |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Layout | Transverse mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.0 L, 90° Aluminum L240 V8 transverse, mid-mounted DOHC per bank |
| Transmission | 5-speed + reverse all-synchromesh |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,275 mm (89.6 in) |
| Length | 3,775 mm (148.6 in) |
| Width | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
| Height | 1,050 mm (41.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,085 kg (2,392 lb) |
The Bravo was designed to showcase ideas for a replacement to the Urraco. The completely working prototype featured a 3.0L 300 hp (224 kW) V8 that powered the rear wheels, and underwent nearly 168,000 miles (270,000 km) of testing before it was placed in the Bertone museum.[1] It was never put into production, but many styling features were inspired by the Countach, including the angular features and the window arrangement.
The Bravo was sold at auction for €588,000 on 21 May 2011.[2] The Bravo has had several different paints, first a pearlescent yellow, then green, followed by champagne and lastly white.
References
- "Lambo Cars Lamborghini Bravo by Bertone - the STORY". Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- 1974 Lamborghini Bravo, RM | Sotheby's - VILLA D'ESTE 2011 - Bertone S.p.A.
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