Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Exotic
Production years: 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968
Lamborghini introduced the 350 GT in 1965 and, in the same year, it offered it with a bigger engine, renamed 400.
Ferrucio's Lamborghini main target was to beat Enzo Ferrari at his own game, but for that, it had to start from something. The 350 GT was that "something." Unlike Ferrari, he didn't understand that a new engine needs a different bodywork, especially since the 350 GT was brand new.
Carozzeria Touring coachbuilders designed the car with a long hood, but they spoiled it with an uninspired pair of double headlights. Thus, they were able to lower the mid-front section. The car's grille sat lower, flanked by the chromed bumpers. The short cabin featured a raked and curved windshield and a sloped back. While the coachbuilder made the car look like a GT, the drivetrain transformed it into a supercar of those times.
Inside, the carmaker installed a bulky dashboard with the center stack extended toward the center console. It was unusual for a vehicle from those times. Its three-spoke steering wheel sported the raging-bull Lamborghini logo in the middle. The carmaker installed a bench for two in the back, but it didn't provide too much legroom.
Under the hood, the 350/400 featured a V-8 engine fed by six carburetors. Its 4.0-liter displacement provided 320 hp, which was suitable for those times. Lamborghini paired it with a five-speed manual gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.9L V12 5MT (320 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 3929 cm3 |
Power: | 236 KW @ 6500 RPM 320 HP @ 6500 RPM 316 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 276 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 374 Nm @ 4700 RPM |
Fuel System: | 6 Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 162 mph (261 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 210 HR 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.7 in (4641 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 49.2 in (1250 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.3/54.3 in (1,379/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.7 cuFT (331 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3042 lbs (1380 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km) |