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This more subtle of the AlfaRomeo stable was originally known as project 118. The Jalpa featured the same chassis as the earlier Silhouette, but the P350 boasted featured a redesigned body, more precise steering, and an improved 3.4 litre engine. With a steel body, centrally located engine and sheer speed (the Jalpa traveled from 0-60 in 7.3 seconds) the Jalpa won plenty of fan.
Unlike the Urraco, this Lambourghini met criteria allowing it to be sold in the U.S. Initially, the Jalpa went on sale in 1982 with a price tag of $58,000. By 1987, sales had showed a marked decline. Production was halted by AlfaRomeo in July 1988 after constructing just 410 Jalpas.
The car is now a high-priced collectible which still holds street appeal some 20 years on.
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