Italdesign Calà

1995 Italdesign Calà
Italdesign 1995 Concept Car Italy
Engine
3.9L V10
400 bhp (298 kW) @ 7200 rpm
232 lb⋅ft (315 N·m) @ 4500 rpm
Performance
Top Speed	180 mph (290 km/h)
Top Speed	180 mph (290 km/h)
0-60 mph	5.0 secs.
0-60 mph	5.0 secs.
Transmission	6-speed Manual
Transmission	6-speed Manual
Kerb Weight	1,290 kg (2,844 lbs)
Kerb Weight	1,290 kg (2,844 lbs)
Layout
Mid-Engine, Rear-wheel drive

The 1995 Italdesign Calà, also known as the Lamborghini Calà, is a concept car designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro.

It was intended to be an entry-level car, put below the Diablo in Lamborghini's model range. It was also meant as a successor to the Jalpa, which was discontinued in 1988 and had previous studies for a replacement in the form of the early V10 powered P140 concept.

Unveiled at the 1995 Geneva Motor Show, the Calà features carbon fibre body, aluminium chassis, a removable targa roof, and a 2+2 interior configuration, in addition to being powered by a four-litre, 400 bhp V10 Lamborghini engine.

In stylistic terms, it displays Lamborghini traits such as Miura-derived headlights and a windscreen reminiscent of the Countach, however, the Calà is significantly higher for reasons of comfort.

As Volkswagen purchased the company, the project was scrapped. Instead, the Lamborghini Gallardo was introduced as an entry-level model.

Games

Need for Speed II

The Calà appears in Need for Speed II. Available from the beginning, it is competitive due to its sturdy handling, although it has a low top speed.

In the Special Edition re-release it is grouped in Class C alongside the Ferrari 355 F1, Ford Mustang Mach III and Lotus Esprit V8.

Description

“	Created by world-renowned design house Italdesign, the Calà represents the latest in Italian automotive styling and construction, as its curvaceous lines and performance will attest. Italdesign’s prototype Calà features a strong carbon fiber body, an experimental aluminum chassis, and a removable Targa roof for open-air driving. Powered by a new Lamborghini four-liter 400 horsepower V10 engine, the six-speed Calà can reach 60 miles per hour in five seconds, and claims a top speed of 181 miles per hour. The luxurious upholstered interior was built to seat two adults and two children, and as with many supercars, the Calà comes with accessories such as custom-fit, color-keyed luggage, and a high-end stereo system.	”
— In-game Showcase

Trivia

• The Italdesign Calà appears in the European box art of Need for Speed II.
• The Italdesign Calà is featured in a street race alongside the Jaguar XJ220 in the introduction video of Need for Speed II.

Gallery

Need for Speed II
Stock
(PlayStation)

Need For Speed 2 SE - Italdesign Cala (Showcase Video) -HD 1080p-

Need for Speed II
Showcase

Need for Speed II: Special Edition
Stock
(PC)