Lamborghini is renowned for its wedge-shaped masterpieces, razor-sharp lines, and a design language that demands attention. But even a brand famous for theatrics sometimes produces a shape that leaves fans tilting their heads. Some Lamborghini models below aren’t necessarily slow or poorly engineered; they’re just visually adventurous. Let’s discover the top 8 ugliest Lamborghinis ever to leave Sant’Agata.
Lamborghini 400 GT (1966-1968)
The 400 GT was meant to be an elegant grand tourer, powered by a 4.0-liter V12 and wrapped in a rounded 2+2 body. Its defining visual traits include the large oval headlights and a soft, bulbous shape that lacks the tension associated with later Lamborghinis. The problem is that nothing feels sharp or confident. The front end has a startled, almost bug-eyed expression, and the overall form is more reminiscent of a generic touring coupe than a car from a brand known for visual drama. It never found the bold identity Lamborghini fans expect.
Lamborghini Jalpa (1981-1988)
The Jalpa arrived as a more approachable V8 model with a targa roof, squared-off bumpers, and a shortened wedge profile. Its styling tries to echo the Countach but ends up looking like a shrunken imitation. The front and rear are blocky rather than aggressive, the body lacks crisp lines, and the proportions feel compressed. It never delivers the theatrical presence a Lamborghini requires; instead, it looks hesitant, as if the designers backed away from the more extreme ideas they wanted to use.
Lamborghini LM002 (1986-1993)
The LM002 was an unforgettable machine powered by a Countach V12 and built with the stance of a military transport. The towering proportions, vertical windshield, massive fender flares, and slab-sided bodywork create a silhouette that resembles a tactical vehicle more than an Italian exotic. While it’s impressive in size and purpose, the aesthetic effect is brutally utilitarian. The LM002’s design appears to have been carved with a ruler and a sledgehammer, sacrificing elegance for brute force.
Lamborghini Jarama (1970-1976)
The Jarama had a short wheelbase, a wide front, and a tight, high-set cabin. These ingredients sound promising, but the final design feels disjointed. The nose is long and heavy, the roofline upright, and the rear abruptly squared off. The proportions simply refuse to harmonize. From multiple angles, three different designers contributed separate pieces that were later combined into a single work. Even the powerful V12 under the hood can’t distract from the car’s unresolved shape.
Lamborghini Espada (1968-1978)
The Espada was one of the most unusual grand tourers ever produced. It stretches a flat roof over a long 2+2 body and finishes with a vast rear glass hatch that dominates the design. Inside, it feels futuristic for its time, but from the outside, it reads more like a luxurious shuttlecraft than a supercar. The extended roofline and enormous rear window distort the proportions, creating a profile that is both low and strangely elongated. It’s intriguing and distinctive, but aesthetically it sits in a category all its own, and not an especially flattering one.
Lamborghini Urraco (1972-1979)
The Uracco aimed to bring the wedge era into a compact format, using a small V8 and lightweight construction. The design features a low nose, a rising rear, and distinctive rear window louvers. Unfortunately, the proportions never quite settle. The front is too gentle to command attention, while the rear feels bulky and heavy. The louvers add clutter to an already confused shape, and the narrow stance makes the car look fragile rather than fierce.
Lamborghini Silhouette (1976-1979)
The Silhouette took the Urraco platform and added a targa roof along with sharply flared fenders. Instead of refining the shape, the changes exaggerated its awkwardness. The removable roof disrupts the flow of the wedge profile, and the oversized arches look like aftermarket experiments rather than intentional design choices. Seen from the side, the body appears boxy, and from other angles, the car looks unfinished. Even its rarity today doesn’t help its appearance, which remains one of the most uneven designs in Lamborghini history.
Lamborghini Egoista (2013)
The Egoista took Lamborghini’s experimental spirit to an entirely different universe. Built as a single-seat concept with a fighter-jet canopy and a fractured, multi-layered body, it resembles a weaponized drone more than a road car. The orange-tinted cockpit, jagged contours, and segmented surfaces break every traditional rule of automotive design. It is intentionally alien and unapologetically chaotic, which makes it fascinating but extremely hard on the eyes. It is the clearest example of visual insanity triumphing over aesthetics.
