1965 LAMBORGHINI 400 GT 3.9L V12 5MT (320 HP)

Vehicle Overview

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.