Lamborghini 4000 GT ‘Flying Star II’
One of the very last cars designed by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera was this unique Flying Star II showcar. It was built on a shortened 400 GT chassis and had a controversial body by Carlo Anderloni.
In 1999 the car was offered for sale and it was subsequently restored by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera. The finished result was shown at the 2013 Rétromobile and the 2013 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este for inclusion into the 50th anniversary class.
Specs & Performance
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | One Of |
| released at | 1966 Turin Auto Show |
| built at | Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy |
| body stylist | Carlo Anderloni |
| coachbuilder | Touring Superleggra |
| production | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
