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Lamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8vsBMW M5 (E28) 3.5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lamborghini Jalpa

P 350 V8

255 hp3485 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1982-1988
VS

BMW M5 (E28)

3.5

286 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1985-1987

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8BMWM5 (E28)3.5
Power
255hp190kW
286hp213kW
Torque
314Nm232lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
57.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,485cc213cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,330mm170in
4,620mm182in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,700mm67in
Height
1,140mm45in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,430mm56in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,465mm58in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume-
640L
Doors
2
4
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
80L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8BMW M5 (E28) 3.5PowerTorque
  • Lamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 (E28) 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V87,000 rpm3,500 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWM5 (E28)3.56,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8BMWM5 (E28)3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
21.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
255 hp
190 kW
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
286 hp
213 kW

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 has 31 hp more than Lamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Lamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8 and BMW M5 (E28) 3.5: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
314 Nm
232 lb-ft
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
1,430 kg
3,153 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
248 km/h
154 mph
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V86.4 s
BMWM5 (E28)3.56.5 s

Although BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 has more power, Lamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8 and BMW M5 (E28) 3.5: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
255 hp
190 kW
6.4 s
248 km/h
154 mph
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
286 hp
213 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,330 mm
170.5 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLamborghiniJalpaP 350 V8BMWM5 (E28)3.5
Power
255 hp
190 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
314 Nm
232 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,330 mm
170.5 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Trunk score
-
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Lamborghini Jalpa P 350 V8

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 26 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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