Lamborghini · 1970s
Lamborghini Urraco
1973–1979
250 hp
Horsepower
245 mph
Top Speed
6.5s
0–60 mph
Italy
Origin
Lamborghini Urraco Visualizer
About
The Lamborghini Urraco was Lamborghini’s attempt to compete with smaller, more affordable sports cars like the Ferrari Dino. It featured a mid-engine V8 layout and a 2+2 seating configuration, making it more practical than its V12 siblings.
Engine
2.5L V8
Production
791 units
Designer
Marcello Gandini / Bertone
Country
Italy
Introduced in 1973 to expand Lamborghini’s lineup into a more affordable segment.
Designed to rival Ferrari’s smaller V6 models like the Dino.
Faced production delays and financial challenges during the 1970s oil crisis.
P300 version introduced later with increased power (~265 hp).
Production ended in 1979, replaced by the Lamborghini Silhouette and later the Jalpa.
The name 'Urraco' comes from a lesser-known breed of Spanish fighting bull.
It was designed by Marcello Gandini, the same designer behind the Miura and Countach.
The car had a rare 2+2 layout for a mid-engine Lamborghini.
Different versions existed: P200, P250, and P300, depending on engine size and market.
It was Lamborghini’s direct competitor to the Ferrari Dino 246 GT.
Why It's Legendary
"The Urraco represented Lamborghini’s first serious step into a broader market segment. While it never reached the fame of the Countach or Miura, it laid the groundwork for future V8 Lamborghinis and proved the brand could build smaller, more accessible performance cars."
Featured in classic car magazines of the 1970s
Recognized today as an underrated Lamborghini classic
Appears in vintage car collections and retro automotive media