1974 Lamborghini Espada 400GT (S3) review from North America
"Quirky but rewarding, and seats you + 3 friends, kids, dogs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car did not have any significant problem while in my care.
Inherited a leaky steering rack. Repaired by replacing a gasket at a cost of $50.
In order to run consistently well, the carburetors required frequent adjustment and synchronization, but not unreasonable intervals among its contemporaries.
General comments?
With its 350hp engine, the car was very quick for a 2+2, especially going straight.
Exhaust sound was terrific.
The interior was a bit of a hodge-podge, and included a few crude touches, such as box-like plywood center console, but the cabin was still a relatively nice place to be.
Lovely black crinkle-finished V-12 is still worth staring at after 35 years.
Luggage space was surprisingly roomy.
Love or hate the unusual exterior styling, the car turned heads like few others.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1974 |
| Year of manufacture | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.9L 60 degree V12 - Weber 2BBL carbs x6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 44000 miles |
| Previous car | Panoz Esperante |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2009 |