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| Lamborghini 3500 GTZ | |
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| Lamborghini | |
| aka | Zagato chassis no. 0310 and 0322 |
| Production | 1965 2 units produced |
| Class | Supercar, Concept Car |
| Body Style | 2-door, 2-seat, front-engined Berlinetta |
| Length | 4,300 mm / 168.99 in |
| Width | 1,640 mm / 64.45 in |
| Height | 1,220 mm / 47.95 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm / 100.22 in |
| Weight | 1,050 kg / 2315 lbs |
| Transmission | ZF 5-speed & reverse manual, Salisbury self-locking differential, RWD |
| Engine | 4.0 litre (3939 cc) 60º front-mounted V12, aluminium block with pressed-in liners,Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, two valves/cyl |
| Power | 320 hp @ 6500 rpm 276 lb-ft. @ 4500 rpm |
| Similar | |
| Designer | Ercole Spada under Zagato |
The Lamborghini 3500 GTZ was a car designed by Ercole Spada under Zagato in 1965 and built apart from Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Lamborghini's management hated it, however, because it looked too much like their upcoming Miura and it very closely resembled Ferrari's 250 GTO, though lacking the awesome looks and charisma of that berlinetta.
It is notable in that this car actually represented the only relation between Lamborghini and Zagato (besides the later stillborn "Canto"), the latter was never contracted by Ferruccio, who liked Bertone's designs better, as almost all the Lamborghini designs to follow the 350/400 GT were executed by Nucio Bertone and his design team.
Story[]
In 1965, Zagato was considered a top design company, so it is easy to understand why they selected an equally noble chassis to design and build a new body on.
This design became the Lamborghini 3500 GTZ, the new body was mounted on a 10 cm shortened chassis taken from the 350 GT, and was presented on the 1965 London Auto Show, finished in white over a black plastic (vinyl) interior, this was car number 0310 with engine number 0301.
The finished car looked rather awkward, the front of the car lacked personality, and overall proportions just weren’t right, subsequently, only two cars were ever built, a white over black one (nr. 0310) and a silver over black one (nr. 0322).
The nr 0310 was later sold to ex-race driver Marchese Gerino Gerini who was also Lamborghini’s official agent in Milan during that period, later he sold to car to a fortunate customer in Australia who had it converted to right-hand drive and repainted in red.
The Zagato records show two cars being built during November 1965, recently it was believed only the 0310 was actually built, but the second car did really exist with the chassis number 0320 and had engine number 0228 installed, it was driven by Mr Stanzani himself at first, later this one was sold to a customer in the United States. Rumours were this car was later destroyed in a rather big accident and was damaged beyond repair, note that this statement was never officially confirmed.
Some sources may state the engine of the number 0310 car was in fact one of the early 4-Litre engines instead of the normal 3.5-Litre unit but this was also not officially confirmed, as far as paperwork can show, this car still used the 3500 cc engine with repco pistons.
The 3500 GTZ isn’t considered as one of the better Zagato designs, the design, which was executed by Ercole Spada, showed some resemblance with a Ferrari 25O GTO, but lacked the awesome looks and charisma of this berlinetta according to some people, note however that the structure line of these 3500 GTZ’s was shared with the Alfa Romeo TZ 2.
It must be noted that these two cars actually represented the only relation between Lamborghini and Zagato, the latter was never contracted by Ferruccio, he liked the Bertone designs better, as almost all the Lamborghini designs to follow the 350/400 GT were executed by Nucio Bertone and his design team.
Chassis[]
| Structure | Tubular |
| Body | “ not available ” |
| Suspension | All-independent, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and tubular wishbones |
| Brakes | All-wheel Girling disc brakes |
| Front | 280 mm / 11 in |
| Rear | 275 mm / 10.81 in |
| Steering type | ZF Worm & roller |
| Front tire size | HS 205-15 |
| Rear tire size | HS 205/15 |
| Type of tire | Pirelli Cinturato Belted |
| Front wheel | 15 inch |
| Rear wheel | 15 inch |
| Type of wheel | 72 spokes Borrani wheels |
Engine[]
| Type | V-12 60 degree, aluminum block with pressed-in liners, front mounted, rear wheel drive |
| Distribution | Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, two valves/cyl. |
| Main Bearings | 7 |
| Cyl. Capacity | 3939 cc / 240 ci |
| Bore & stroke | 82 x 62 mm |
| Compr. Ratio | 10.2 |
| Max. power | 320 Bhp at 6500 rpm |
| Max. torque | 375 Nm at 4500 rpm |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Ignition | Two coils and two Marelli distributors |
| Alternator | “ not available ” |
| Fuel system | Dual electric Bendix fuel pumps, 6 twin-barrel Weber 40 DCOE 2 carburetors |
| Fuel type | 100 Octane |
| Fuel consumption | “ not available ” |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Electr. system | 12 V |
| Plugs | Golden Lodge |
Drivetrain[]
| Type | ZF five-speed + reverse manual Salisburry self-locking differential |
| Clutch | dry-single plate, hydraulically operated |
| Disc diameter | 266.7 mm / 10.48 in |
| 1st gear ratio | “ not available ” |
| 2nd gear ratio | “ not available ” |
| 3rd gear ratio | “ not available ” |
| 4th gear ratio | “ not available ” |
| 5th gear ratio | “ not available ” |
| 'Reverse gear ratio | “ not available ” |
| Final drive ratio | “ not available ” |
Performance[]
| Top speed | 260 Km/h / 161 Mph |
| 0 – 100 Km/h | “ not available ” |
| Standing Km | “ not available ” |
| 1/4 Mile | “ not available ” |
Capacities[]
| Fuel | 80 Liter / 21 Gallon |
| Engine oil | 10 Liter / 3 Gallon |
| Cooling system | 15 Liter / 4 Gallon |
Gallery[]
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