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The official top speed of the Jalpa

The official top speed of the Jalpa was 234 kilometres per hour (145 mph) but higher speeds have been claimed. 0-60 mph & 0-100 mph figures, according to Classic & Sports Car, were 6.8 seconds & 16 seconds accordingly. The weight with all fluids is 1,507 kilograms (3,322 lb).

Following the Chrysler takeover, Lamborghini product programs general manager Jack Stavana fitted a Jalpa V8 engine into a Dodge Daytona, linked to a 4WD system designed by Carroll Shelby, and called it the "Decepzione". Despite its performance, the project was never followed up due to the car having just 1.5 inches (38 mm) of ground clearance, necessitated by the comparatively tall engine block.