1968 Lamborghini Islero

Ferruccio Lamborghini introduced the Islero at the 1968 Geneva Auto Show. Styling was courtesy of Mario Marazzi, formerly of Carrozzeria Touring in Milan. Carrozzeria Touring was Lamborghini's preferred coachbuilder, however, they were no longer in business, so Lamborghini commissioned ex-Touring personnel led by Mr. Marazzi to design and build the elegantly understated coachwork. 'Islero' was sourced from the legendary bull that killed Spain's best matador, 'Manolete'.

1968 Lamborghini Islero photo
Coupe by Marazzi
Chassis #: 6096
Engine #: 1881
The Islero was an evolution of Lamborghini's first model, the Touring-styled 350GT. Just like the 400 GT, the Islero had a 4.0-liter engine designed by Giotto Bizzarrini and finessed by Giampaolo Dallara. The four-cam engine was fitted with six Weber carburetors and delivered 320 horsepower through a five-speed gearbox. Zero-to-sixty mph tool less than six seconds and top speed was achieved at 165 mph. Stopping power was supplied by power-assisted, four-wheel Girling disc brakes. A fully independent suspension offered more comfort and better handling than its Ferrari contemporaries. It was comprised of unequal-length A-arms and coil springs at all four corners. The square-tube chassis was based on that of its predecessors, but with a wider track to allow for wider tires.

The first Islero was completed by the factory on March 6, 1968, with the remainder of the first series finished by December except for one car that was finished on February 17 of 1969. A total of 125 examples were built.


by Daniel Vaughan | May 2019

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In 1968, the Islero was introduced to the public at the Geneva Auto Show. It featured hidden headlamps and a square body. The bodywork for the vehicle was handled by Mario Marazzi, Ferruccio Lamborghinis former Touring employee. The Islero retained the inner structure, wheelbase, and square tube chassis of the 400 GT 22. Larger wheels were used and this meant the front and rear track increased....
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1968 Lamborghini Islero vehicle information
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Coachwork: Marazzi
1968 Lamborghini Islero vehicle information
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Coachwork: Marazzi
Chassis #: 6327
Engine #: 2484
1968 Lamborghini Islero vehicle information
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Coachwork: Marazzi
Chassis #: 6318
Engine #: 2457
1968 Lamborghini Islero vehicle information
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Coachwork: Marazzi
1968 Lamborghini Islero vehicle information
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Coachwork: Marazzi
1968 Lamborghini Islero vehicle information
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Coachwork: Marazzi
Chassis #: 6204
Engine #: 2187
1968 Lamborghini Islero vehicle information
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Coachwork: Marazzi
Chassis #: 6201
1968 Lamborghini Islero vehicle information
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Coachwork: Marazzi
Chassis #: 6243
Engine #: 2254

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