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Lamborghini Jalpa Gets Supercharged LS1, Pulls 10-second Quarter Mile

Built from 1981 through 1988, the Lamborghini Jalpa was the company’s more affordable sportscar. Cheaper than a Countach, the Jalpa was sold with a 3.5-liter double overhead camshaft V8 engine that sent 255 hp to the wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox.
Lamborghini Jalpa with LS1 1 photo
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Far from being outrageous in today’s standards, but still a fast and attractive sportscar that was able to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in about six seconds and complete a quarter mile in 15.4 seconds at 92 miles per hour (148 km/h).

Although many would rather have on in tip-top condition with as many original parts as possible, one Australian owner decided to throw a 346 cubic inch GM LS1 engine and a Magnuson supercharger under the hood.

With more than 500 horsepower at its disposal, this restomod Jalpa needs 10.6 seconds to complete a quarter mile and crosses the 1320 line at 130.8 mph (210.5 km/h). Not bad, huh?

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Ask Ciprian about cars and he'll reveal an obsession with classics and an annoyance with modern design cues. Read his articles and you'll understand why his ideal SUV is the 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer.
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