1974 Lamborghini Urraco

Introduced at the 1970 Turin Auto Show, design was by Marcello Gandini, then working for Carrozzeria Bertone, the all-new Uracco or "Little Bull" was a direct response to Ferrari's then-new Dino 246 GT and a shot across the bow of other European sports cars of the era like the Maserati Merak and the Porsche 911. This baby Lambo followed the Miura in using a transverse powertrain mounted directly behind the cabin, with the engine being an all-new, compact 90-degree aluminum unit with iron wet cylinder liners. The V8 was a clean-sheet design by Lamborghini's head engineer, Paolo Stazani, an 86- x 53-mm bore and stroke brought a 2,462.9-cc displacement, and with a 10.4:1 compression ratio and four Weber 40 IDF 1 downdraft carburetors, this engine made 220 hp at 7,500 RPM, and 166-lb.ft. of torque at 5,750 RPM; significantly more than the Ferrari 246 GT's 195 hp at 7,600 rpm. This V-8, along with the exclusive alloy-case five-speed manual transmission and the rear suspension, was mounted in a rubber-isolated rear subframe that could be separated by removing only four bolts for easy servicing. In October 1972 an improved Urraco "S" was introduced, and while we'd love to say it added 50 more horsepower, instead the "S" package added a full leather upholstery, lightly tinted power windows and the option of metallic paint, while the engine received new Weber 40 DCNF carburetors. These modifications made the Urraco "S" more user-friendly than earlier model Urracos'.

[@proscriptus]

That's one of the most Gandini-looking Gandini designs of all time.

[@lamborghiniregistry]

I think you meant to say the P111 was created for the American market. The P200, like the Ferrari 208GTB, was created for the Italian market which offered tax breaks for cars under 2 litre engine size. The P111 did have the bigger black rubber bumpers and all the additional smog equipment which robbed horsepower and different carburetors, but still better to own than a P200

[@lamberko]

Sorry, I don't want to sound arrogant, but there is an error in the video. The Urraco P200 with the 2.000 ccm Version of the V8 was never "built for the USA". In fact it was a special version for the italian market and its tax law. Cars with more than 2.0 liters had to pay a luxury tax in Italy; back in the '70s and '80s. Because of that reason, Maserati developed the 2.0 Merak, and Ferrari developed a 208 with a turbo charged 2.0 instead of the 308/328, and Lotus sold the Esprit 2.0 in Italy instead of the 2.2 version, and even BMW had a special "M3" for the italian market. The Lamborghini Urraco came as a P200 (Italian market), a P250, a P250S, and the P3000 (with a cam chain instead of cam belts). edit: The version especially for the north american market had the internal code Urraco P111.

[@twentiethcenturyboy6328]

💯

[@pierrelemounier2602]

Right. For USA were some P111 with depolluted 250 engine.

[@patrickrenaut2754]

You're right, p200 only for the italian market

[@waynemarlow8157]

Looking stunning in that colour !

[@conminas929]

Great presentation of this awesome little bull in Tahiti Blue!

[@jbar100]

my secound most favorite Lamborghini 😍Thank You

[@greggtoney8163]

Classic example of competition making better options for the consumer. Wonderful video!

[@pile333]

Oh, that engine sound!

[@sandymilne224]

The Uracco has always been one of my favorite styled cars. Thanks.

[@bobbybutler4199]

What a SWEET example :) !

[@chesspiece81]

This certainly isn't the best looking Lamborghini ever but that color blue and engine sound is something perfect.

[@Popsaircraftdetail]

Dream girl dream car. Awesome work my lady

[@neildee9834]

I had and restored one of these from 1988 to 2001. Fantastic cars

[@ceedoubleyou]

always had a soft spot for the Urraco and it's the best looking of all the later cars based on this platform, somehow not as awkward looking as the Ferrari GT4

[@patrickdixon4945]

Probably because you are looking at the US gt4s with the horrible bumpers and ugly side markers. If the Urraco had those it would look just as 'awkward'.

[@nigelratledge3485]

Lamborghini didn't meet Ferrari at a function, he went to the factory to speak to him but was dismissed in a rather rude fashion, he then went home determined to outdo Ferrari by building his own car, the rest is history! Beautiful, characterful car the Urraco, I'd dearly love one...

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

It sure has similarities with the de Tomaso Pantera.

[@keithsclassicgarage1133]

This is the car that got me interested in Italian exotic cars.

[@mercoid]

I’ve heard other more lengthy stories outlining how Mr. Lamborghini tried several times to have the Ferrari factory service the transmission without satisfaction. Then when he brought the issue up to Enzo in person at the social affair, Enzo shrugged him off. THAT is what Lamborghini considered the highest of insults prompting him to create his own sports cars.

[@BangkokVice]

Awesome as always!

[@benodie02760]

Love the car, definitely learned from it and you do a great job showcasing it!

[@mgkeoh]

Really nice video

[@elijahinky]

Thank you for the great video. Exquisite car and an exquisite / intelligent woman presenting it.

[@T_o_m_a_h_a_w_k____AM]

Nice video🎉

[@bryjb10]

add a few fly by clips and this video is perfect!!!

[@msk3905]

I’m so glad that the presenters channel is paying enough so that can buy a new pair of jeans to replace the torn ones she had on the first video I watched reviewing the Pantera

[@Popsaircraftdetail]

Oh my that sound

[@talltexan4710]

I’m in love ❤️

[@neildee9834]

The car is nice too! Haha ;)

[@Andoniscars]

very disappointed. the video was too short. could watch this for hours. especially in this color combination. impeccable style and presentation.

[@drumhed]

Slight correction. It doesn't conform to EPA or CARB. It's that, being a 1974, it doesn't *HAVE TO* conform. It's grandfathered out. Also, that reverse lockout mechanism is not unique, lots of cars have that.

[@komradkolonel]

I've heard three different versions of the confrontation between Enzo Ferrari and Ferruccio Lamborghini. They had a very personal and intense dislike for each other. But a lot of people had an intense dislike for Enzo Ferrari. The Urraco sort of was the predecessor for the Silhouette and later the Jalpa. I've been in a Jalpa before and I was surprised how much room it had. I'm 6' 5" and I could fit without any problem. It had a lot more room than a Toyota MR2 or Pontiac Fiero.

[@scottwheeler1641]

The Urracco was designed to complete with the Porsche 911, not Ferrari. That's why it is mid engine, small engine, not a v12. With 2+2 seats

[@howardmckenna]

It's a direct competitor to the Ferrari 308gt4. Mid engined V8 2+2.

[@scottwheeler1641]

@@howardmckenna yes Howard, it said on another review that the Ferrari, Lamborghini and Masarati Merak were all designed to compete with the Porsche 911. The 911 had been a terrific sales success

[@carltwidle9046]

Very nice Lamborghini. I have been told by a person that they are a rough ride. Not very comfortable. I like the design of them.

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

Often overlooked the Urraco, I think they are cool, but I still prefer the 308GT4 if I'm being honest. But yeah as someone else pointed out, there was the Italian tax law in the 70's for engines over 2000cc, hence the Ferrari 208GT4, and 208 turbo built for the Italian market, I think there was a 206GT as well which had an alloy body....... But your videos are great, well presented and thought out, maybe they did only have the 2000cc Urraco's for the US market, maybe this is what you uncovered in your research.....but the Italian tax law was definitely in effect when the Urraco's were made...

[@dimitrisbastas739]

The best urraco was the P300

[@ChristianRThomas]

Nice of you to say her videos are great. I agree with you.

[@Pikebar]

I like it !!!!

[@stefano669]

La Urraco è un auto bellissima CAPOLAVORO di BERTONE....Ciao

[@Carsaddiction]

Just noticed the prancing Skunk? logo. What's the story behind that?

[@dondelotto3750]

We’ll done video and she is pleasant ! She sounds like she knows her stuff. D

[@ilmelangolo]

"Urraco", not Uracco... 😉

[@Snarge22]

Wedgetastic! I think the Urraco's styling was way beyond exceptional. It's too bad the car for the US market was strangled by US emissions, and those ugly-ass 5mph bumpers. Not a good time for any car manufacture. Lamborghini wanted to compete against the Porsche 911, but had a giant oversight in this regard. They failed to secure a dealer network of any size for people to come see, purchase, and maintain the cars. I think back in the day Porsche teamed up with Audi to get their cars into showrooms. And yes, to call it a 2+2 is a stretch, but I really like the idea of some extra space behind the driver and passenger seats. This is space for jackets, purses, gym bags, and other items one tends to carry in their everyday use. As for the engine, it's too bad the Urraco didn't start with the better 3.0L engine, then go up to the 3.5L a few years later. The car is not light, so it really needed that extra displacement. Nevertheless, this is one of my all-time favorite cars. 🙂

[@michaelteret4763]

Urraco ❤

[@user-yi5er5wq4s]

That car is 200 years old. Can it even turn?

[@michaelfraser5723]

don't tell Iain Tyrell

[@enriquetabernero5118]

Please, Urraco refers to the black and white color scheme of some bulls, similar to the one in a magpie (urraca). Not the first video about the Urraco that gets it wrong. The English version of wikipedia is misleading.

[@anonimushbosh]

Where's part two? I wanna see/hear it being thrashed a little 😊

[@Nonegiven14582]

Was this the black car in Rocky 4?

[@hossammoghrabi1021]

you look like Lita from WWE

[@paulkrapp]

The front half is my Fiat X 1/9! 🤣👍

[@patrickrenaut2754]

Bertone...

[@patrickrenaut2754]

And same designer Gandini

[@user-hc9qv9yb9m]

It was the Mondial before the Mondial

[@mgkeoh]

I’d drive any Lamborghini. It would have been nice to have gated gears.

[@islanddon865]

Brings images of the Mangusta or DeTomasso Pantera in design.

[@miguelramirez644]

👍🏽

[@condor83]

You videos are AWESOME!. If you dont mind, because uRRAco has to consecutives Rs should be pronounced like in RAise, RAfting, etc. And the O should be pronounced like A in "all", "fall", etc.

[@toussantlbisso]

👀Love your content and presentation 💯% Hate the tatts on your body 😞!

[@andrewstubbings5628]

Yes they are super cool, but I still think the GT4 is a better car, the interior on the GT4 is way cooler, like a lot of cars the colour can make it!!

[@siddiqahmad5193]

Lamborghini Pantera

[@lonniehawkins582]

I clicked on this to look at the stunning hot girl I like it way better than a de tomisino rip off . She was the brand I like .

[@rodpowell7937]

Less time on background of the car in question, unless you add s subtitle re that. The CAR is the point of interest NOT a history lesson.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

looks like farri 308 gtß

[@patrickrenaut2754]

308 gt4 and urraco same designer Gandini

[@staLkerhu]

You need an eye specialist real fast!

[@darryllspalding9680]

we all know the story sweetheart, noe you look a bit more Detomaso, yeah

[@koorosh.p]

چه اصراری داری پاهاتو باز کنی؟

[@PoloRolo94]

So we can see the car behind, obviously

[@francoischarpentier6000]

Big mistake from lambo!

[@michaelfraser5723]

like the 'shuttle'. was a big mistake from both Russia and the U/S

[@staLkerhu]

Why? Enlighten me please!

[@elgar6743]

This presenter would possess more gravitas if she would cover her low class, cliche 304 tattoos and lose the teenage goth nail polish. Profound or not, first impressions/aesthetics do matter. BTW...very tasty example of the very cool Urraco.

[@Gozar111]

I see the beauty but I see a lot of trouble. In the car too.