| Name | Lamborghini Cala | ||
| What it is | Concept supercar | ||
| Reveal Date | March 1995 @ the Geneva Auto Show | ||
| Termination | The project was scrapped in 1998 when Megatech (former Lamborghini owners) ran out of cash and sold Lamborghini to the Volkswagen Group. | ||
| Engine | Mid-mounted naturally aspirated V10 | ||
| Power | 400 bhp @ 7,200 rpm, 232.3 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm | ||
| Transmission/Powertrain | 6-Speed manual, Rear-Wheel-Drive | ||
| Performance | 0 to 60 mph < 5 seconds, Top speed was estimated at 181 mph | ||
| Highlights |
The Cala was borne out of Lamborghini’s desire to create a new entry-level supercar to replace the aging Jalpa. The name of the striking concept was derived from the Piedmontese dialect of Northern Italy and literally meant “look, over there!” It was designed by Italian design house Italdesign, one of the most notable names in the world of automobile design. The Lamborghini Cala was a fully functioning prototype, and several journalists got to drive it. The Cala was the cover car for the 1997 Need for Speed II video game Ultimately, Lamborghini (under Volkswagen ownership) killed off the Cala, but it did lay the foundation for the Gallardo, a supercar that would go on to be one of the brand’s most successful models. |
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