The Lamborghini V8 is a 90 degree V8 petrol engine. Lamborghini first made it in the 1970s for its cheaper cars.[1] It was the company's second internal combustion engine. The Lamborghini Urraco first used it in 1971.[2] The Lamborghini Silhouette used the engine in 1976-1977. The Lamborghini Jalpa also used it in 1982.[2] Gian Paolo Dallara first designed the engine.
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| Manufacturer | Lamborghini |
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| Production | 1971-1988 |
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| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 90° V8 |
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| Displacement | 2.0 L; 121.7 cu in (1,995 cc)
2.5 L; 150.3 cu in (2,463 cc)
3.0 L; 182.9 cu in (2,997 cc)
3.5 L; 212.7 cu in (3,485 cc) |
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| Cylinder bore | 2.0: 77.4 mm (3.05 in)
2.5/3.0/3.5: 86 mm (3.39 in) |
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| Piston stroke | 2.0/2.5: 53 mm (2.09 in)
3.0: 64.5 mm (2.54 in)
3.5: 75 mm (2.95 in) |
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| Block material | Cast aluminium alloy |
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| Head material | Cast aluminium alloy |
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| Valvetrain | 2 valves per cylinder,
2.0/2.5/3.0: SOHC,
3.5: DOHC |
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| Fuel system | Solex or Weber carburetors |
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| Fuel type | Petrol/Gasoline |
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| Oil system | Wet sump |
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| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
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| Power output | 2.0: 136 kW (185 PS; 182 bhp) @ 7,800 rpm
2.5: 164 kW (223 PS; 220 bhp) @ 7,500 rpm, then 190 kW (258 PS; 255 bhp)
3.0: 186 kW (253 PS; 249 bhp) @ 7,500 rpm, or
194 kW (264 PS; 260 bhp) @ 7,500 rpm, or
198 kW (269 PS; 266 bhp) @ 7,800 rpm
3.5: 190 kW (258 PS; 255 bhp) @ 7,000 rpm |
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| Specific power | 2.0: 68.2 kW (92.7 PS; 91.5 bhp) per litre
3.5: 54.5 kW (74.1 PS; 73.1 bhp) per litre |
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| Torque output | 3.0: 273 N⋅m (201 lb⋅ft) @ 5,750 rpm |
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