1965→1966 Lamborghini 400 GT
In 1965, Lamborghini offered as an option, the larger 4-litre engine in the 350 GT that turned it into the 400 GT.
The engineers at Lamborghini increased the stroke from 77 to 82 for a total displacement of 3929cc. This brought over power from 270 to 320 bhp at 6500 rpm.
Only 23 versions of the 400 GT were made. They were a interim stop gap between the 350 GT and 400 GT 2+2. As such features like the twin headlights and front bumper overriders were first fitted to this model.
In Detail
| type | Limited Production Car |
| production years | 1965 – 1966 |
| built at | Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy |
| coachbuilder | Touring Superleggra |
| production | 23 |
| price $ | $ 14,250 |
| predeccesor | 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT |
| succeccesor | 1966 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 |
| engine | 60° V12 |
| position | Front, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| block material | Aluminum Alloy |
| valvetrain | DOHC 2 Valves / Cyl |
| fuel feed | 6 Twin-Throat 40 DCOE Weber Carburetors |
| displacement | 3929 cc / 239.76 in³ |
| bore | 82 mm / 3.23 in |
| stroke | 62 mm / 2.44 in |
| compression | 10.5:1 |
| power | 238.6 kw / 320 bhp @ 6500 rpm |
| specific output | 81.45 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 220.54 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 374.2 nm / 276 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm |
| body / frame | Steel Body over Steel Rectangular Frame |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| wheel type | Borrani Wire |
| front tires | 210-15 VR Pirelli Cinturato |
| rear tires | 210-15 VR Pirelli Cinturato |
| front brakes | Girling Discs w/Vacuum Assist |
| rear brakes | Girling Discs w/Vacuum Assist |
| front wheels | F 38.1 x 16.5 cm / 15.0 x 6.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 38.1 x 16.5 cm / 15.0 x 6.5 in |
| steering | Worm & Roller |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Telescopic Shock Absorbers |
| r suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Telescopic Shock Absorbers |
| curb weight | 1451 kg / 3199 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2550 mm / 100.4 in |
| front track | 1384 mm / 54.5 in |
| rear track | 1384 mm / 54.5 in |
| length | 4500 mm / 177.2 in |
| width | 1730 mm / 68.0 in |
| height | 1220 mm / 48.0 in |
| transmission | Lamborghini 5-Speed Manual |
| tran clutch | Single Dry Plate |
| gear ratios | 2.520:1, 1.740:1, 1.230:1, 1.000:1, 0.815:1 |
| final drive | 4.08:1 |
| top speed | ~249.40 kph / 155 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~7.4 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~17.8 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~15.5 seconds |
| fuel econ epa | 18 L/100 km or 13 mpg-us |
| fuel capacity | 80 litres or 21.12 gal. |
1967 Lamborghini 400 GT 7240403995 – sold for $522,500 – An Exotic Italian Classic Benefiting an Excellent Cause Just Two Owners from New. Features the Extravagant and Ultra-Powerful 4-Liter V-12 Motor. Original Exquisite Color Combination with Original Interior. Owned by Frederic Paroutaud, Celebrated Musician and Lamborghini Enthusiast. Auction Source: The Pebble Beach Auctions 2015 by Gooding and Company
1967 Lamborghini 400 GT Interim 0565 – sold for $451,000 – A Significant Early Lamborghini. One of Only 23 Interim Models Known. Well-Documented Provenance with Just Three Owners Since 1967. Matching-Numbers Example. Restored by Italian Car Specialist Berlinetta Motorsports Ltd. Pebble Beach and Concorso Italiano Award Winner. Ideal Candidate for Tours and Marque Gatherings. A Rare Opportunity for the Discerning Collector. Auction Source: Gooding & Company’s 10th Anniversary 2013 Pebble Beach Auction
1967 Lamborghini 400GT Interim 0526 – sold for $341,000 – This particular example, chassis 0526, is among the last of the “Interim” 400GTs produced, and it is also quite significant as one of the last cars bodied by Carrozzeria Touring before the Milanese coachbuilder ultimately went into liquidation. The 400GTs intended for the US market, including the car offered here, were fitted with four round headlights, front bumper over-riders and left-hand drive.
