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1978 Lamborghini Silhouette

£149,950

About this car

A remarkably rare 1978 Lamborghini Silhouette V8 — one of just 54 examples ever built and, more significantly, one of only 12 produced in right-hand drive. Finished in Rosso with Campagnolo alloy wheels, this Bertone-designed targa retains the purposeful mid-engine proportions that made it a striking departure from Lamborghini's V12 grand tourers of the period. The removable targa top offered open-air motoring without sacrificing the structural rigidity of a fixed-roof design.

Powered by Lamborghini's transversely-mounted 3.0-litre V8 paired with a manual gearbox, the Silhouette was the spiritual successor to the Urraco and a direct precursor to the Jalpa. With 31,000 miles recorded, this example has seen measured use across its nearly five decades. The Silhouette's rarity eclipses almost every other Lamborghini production model — fewer were made than the Miura, the Countach LP400 Periscopio, or the Reventon.

Priced at £149,950, this is a genuine collector-grade Lamborghini for those who value scarcity and period Italian design over outright performance figures. Right-hand drive examples surface so infrequently that opportunities to acquire one are measured in years, not months.

Contact Seller

Tom Hartley

Swadlincote

Car Overview

1978
31,000 Miles
Manual
RWD
Rosso
3.0L V8 Naturally Aspirated
Petrol
250 bhp
Targa
2 door
Group 50

Price History

07/04/2026
£149,950

Factory Specs

supercar
Power
250 bhp
Weight
1,300 kg
Power-to-weight
192 bhp/ton
Top speed
155 mph
0-60 mph
6.5s
1/4 mile
14.5s
Nürburgring lap time
8:40.0
Engine
3.0L 8-cyl
Engine position
Mid-engine
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Drivetrain
RWD
Origin
Italy
Units produced
54

Some values are estimates

Last updated 07/04/2026