The Lamborghini Calà (also known as the Italdesign Calà) was a concept car designed for Lamborghini by Italdesign Giugiaro. It was first shown at the 1995 Geneva Motor Show.[1] It was a completely functional prototype that never made it into production. Its name was derived from the Piedmontese dialect of Northern Italy and meant “look, over there!” [2]
| Lamborghini Calà Concept | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Italdesign Giugiaro |
| Also called | Italdesign Calà |
| Production | 1995 1 prototype |
| Assembly | Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 2-door Targa top |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Related | Lamborghini P140 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L V10 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,522 mm (99.3 in)[1] |
| Length | 4,390 mm (172.8 in)[1] |
| Width | 1,900 mm (74.8 in)[1] |
| Height | 1,222 mm (48.1 in)[1] 1,220 mm (48.0 in) (without roof) |
| Kerb weight | 1,290 kg (2,844 lb)[1] |
The Calà was envisioned by Italdesign to fill Lamborghini's need for a replacement for the Jalpa,[1] production of which was discontinued in 1988 at the behest of then owners of the company, Chrysler. When Chrysler sold Lamborghini to Megatech in 1994, the Calà's design took shape, but when Megatech sold Lamborghini to the Volkswagen Group in 1998, the concept was shelved. Fifteen years after the end of its production, the Jalpa would finally be replaced in 2003 by the Gallardo which used the principles of the Calà as an inspiration.[3]
Design and specifications edit
The Calà was powered by a mid-mounted V10 engine, which generated a maximum power output of 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp). It was mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that drove the rear wheels, with an aluminium chassis and a hand-built carbon fibre body. [1] It borrowed elements from some of Lamborghini's iconic production vehicles, such as the headlights of the Miura and the widescreen of the Countach. [4][5] Top speed was estimated at 291 km/h (181 mph),[1] while the 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) acceleration time was under 5 seconds. The Calà was built on the previous Gandini-styled P140 prototype.
Other media edit
The car is featured on the cover and in the 1997 video game Need for Speed II.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "1995 Ital Design Lamborghini P140 Calà". International Lamborghini Registry. 2002-07-21. Archived from the original on January 26, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-29.
- ^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (18 January 2013). "Lamborghini Calà Concept To Take Part In 50th Anniversary drive". Motor Authority. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ "Design Review: Lamborghini Calà (1995)". Drive.com.au. 23 April 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ Garlitos, Kirby (16 January 2013). "Lamborghini Calà to Return for Automaker's 50th Anniversary". Top Speed. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ "1995 Italdesign Lamborghini Cala Concept". Bold Ride. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ The Cutting Room Floor. "Need For Speed II". Retrieved 2009-06-29.
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