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The Jarama Is Lamborghini’s Forgotten Front-Engine GT

16. The Jarama’s Weight Problem

16. The Jarama's Weight Problem
A striking side view of the Lamborghini Jarama highlights its distinctive profile, designed for balanced weight and agile handling. | Image source: Image from commons.wikimedia.org (Creative Commons Licensed)

Despite its powerful V12, the Jarama was notably heavy for its class, tipping the scales at over 3,600 pounds.
This extra weight impacted its agility, making it less nimble than lighter, focused sports cars.
Still, the Jarama offered impressive stability and comfort—true to its grand touring purpose, rather than pure corner-carver.

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