Lamborghini 400GT
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Lamborghini 400GT is the name given to two gran tourismos produced by Italian
manufacturer Lamborghini
.
The first 400GT, commonly referred to as simply the 400GT or 400GT Interim, was essentially the older 350GT
featuring an enlarged, 3929 cc (240 c.i.) V12 engine, with a power output of 320 bhp. Twenty-three of these cars were built, with three featuring aluminium
bodywork.
The second 400GT, commonly known as the 400GT 2+2, had a longer wheelbase, different roofline, and minor sheetmetal changes compared to the 350GT and first 400GT. It was first presented at the 1966 Geneva Auto Show. The larger body shape enabled the +2 seating to be installed in the rear, where the 350GT only had room for luggage or +1 seating. The bodywork was designed by Carrozzeria Touring
. The 400GT 2+2 also had a Lamborghini designed gearbox
, with Porsche
style synchromesh on all gears, which greatly improved the drivetrain.
A total of 247 units of the 400GT 2+2 were built from 1966 to 1968, when it was replaced with the Islero
.
A special, one-off version called the 400GT Monza
was built by Neri and Bonacini, who had previously worked on the 350GT.
Italy
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manufacturer Lamborghini
Lamborghini
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., commonly referred to as Lamborghini , is an Italian car manufacturer. The company was founded by manufacturing magnate Ferruccio Lamborghini in 1963, with the objective of producing a refined grand touring car to compete with established offerings from marques like...
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The first 400GT, commonly referred to as simply the 400GT or 400GT Interim, was essentially the older 350GT
Lamborghini 350GT
The Lamborghini 350 GT was the first production vehicle produced by Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Production started in May 1964, after its well-received debut at the March 1964 Geneva auto show...
featuring an enlarged, 3929 cc (240 c.i.) V12 engine, with a power output of 320 bhp. Twenty-three of these cars were built, with three featuring aluminium
Aluminium
Aluminium or aluminum is a silvery white member of the boron group of chemical elements. It has the symbol Al, and its atomic number is 13. It is not soluble in water under normal circumstances....
bodywork.
The second 400GT, commonly known as the 400GT 2+2, had a longer wheelbase, different roofline, and minor sheetmetal changes compared to the 350GT and first 400GT. It was first presented at the 1966 Geneva Auto Show. The larger body shape enabled the +2 seating to be installed in the rear, where the 350GT only had room for luggage or +1 seating. The bodywork was designed by Carrozzeria Touring
Carrozzeria Touring
Carrozzeria Touring is an automobile coachbuilder established on March 25, 1926 in Milan, Italy by Felice Bianchi Anderloni and Gaetano Ponzoni...
. The 400GT 2+2 also had a Lamborghini designed gearbox
Transmission (mechanics)
A machine consists of a power source and a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of the power. Merriam-Webster defines transmission as: an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the propeller shaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a...
, with Porsche
Porsche
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, usually shortened to Porsche SE a Societas Europaea or European Public Company, is a German based holding company with investments in the automotive industry....
style synchromesh on all gears, which greatly improved the drivetrain.
A total of 247 units of the 400GT 2+2 were built from 1966 to 1968, when it was replaced with the Islero
Lamborghini Islero
The Lamborghini Islero is a sports car produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 1968 and 1969. It was the replacement for the 400GT and featured the Lamborghini V12 engine...
.
A special, one-off version called the 400GT Monza
Lamborghini 400GT Monza
The Lamborghini 400 GT Interim Monza was a one-off 2+2 seated sports car from Italian manufacturer Lamborghini. It as based on their 400 GT, but featured unique bodywork by Neri and Bonacini....
was built by Neri and Bonacini, who had previously worked on the 350GT.