Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2

Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2

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Production	1966–1968 224 units produced
Class	Grand tourer
Body Style	2-door, 4-seat
Length	4,640 mm / 182.35 in
Width	1,730 mm / 67.99 in
Height	1,285 mm / 50.5 in
Wheelbase	2,550 mm / 100.22 in
Weight	1249 kg / 2754 lbs
Transmission	5-speed manual manual
Engine	3.9 L Nat Aspirated V12
Power	320 bhp @ 6,500 rpm
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Designer	Carrozzeria Touring of Milano

The Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 was a 2+4-seated Grand tourer from the Italian manufacturer Lamborghini, successor to the 350 GT. It was first presented at the 1966 Geneva Auto Show.

In 1966 Lamborghini prepared a larger version of the 350 GT and 400 GT called the 2+2 that made space for a rear seat and more overall interior space. This extra room and seating space followed Lamborghini’s goal to make a user-friendly grand tourer at the highest level. He employed some of the best in the business to take on the well-established and well-raced Ferraris.

This new model accommodated a rear set of seats that couldn’t fit in the original concept designs of the 350 GTV. Touring had to pay considerable attention to increasing interior space without losing the 350 GT’s elegant proportions. To do this, they retained the exact same front windscreen, but lowered the floorpan and steched the entire body slightly taller. Extra height comes from higher beltline and the 400 GT is noticeably taller when examining the extra space from the top of the front wheel arch to the body crease. The result is a car that is 2.6 inches higher but very similar in proportion to the 350 GT.

Probably the most tell-tale difference between the 350 GT and 400 2+2 is the paired headlights that replaced the early sculpted units. These were necessary to comply with American safety regulations. Other detail differences include an extra front wiper and new, more basic dashboard gauges. Some cars have been modified to mimic the early design traits.

To save production costs and increase durability, bodies were changed from aluminum to steel. This meant that the new model was much heavier than the outgoing 350 GT.

Attached the new V12 was a Lamborghini-designed five-speed transmission. This replaced the old ZF unit and was thought to make less noise with and be easier to use with Porsche syncro rings on all five gears. The rear Salisbury differential was also replanced by a Lamborghini unit. Chassis details remained almost identical. Only the spring and shock rates were changed to cope with the increased weight of the larger steel body.

The 400 GT 2+2 was released in March at the Geneva Motor Show. It was direction competition to the Ferrari 330 GT, Jaguar E-Type 2+2 and the Maserati Sebring 3500 GTIS.

After two years of production the 400 GT out-produced the 350 by a factor of two. Just under 250 examples were made. Two specially-bodied 2+2s were made. One more-angular car called the Flying Star II by Touring and a second more outrageous car by Neri & Bonacini called the Monza 400.

Chassis[]

Structure	Floor of square & rectangular steel tubing, round tube superstructure
Body	All steel
Suspension	All-independent, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers with tubular wishbones and anti-roll bars
Brakes	Double-circuit Girling disc brakes on all 4 wheels with two vacuum servo units
Front	280 mm / 11 in
Rear	275 mm / 10.81 in
Steering type	ZF Worm & roller, 4 turns lock to lock
Turning circle	“ not available ”
Front tire size	HS 205-15
Rear tire size	HS 205/15
Type of tire	Pirelli Cinturato Belted
Front wheel	VR 210/15
Rear wheel	VR 210/15
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	9.5
Max. power	320 Bhp at 6500 rpm
Max. torque	375 Nm at 4500 rpm
Cooling system	Centrifugal pump with 3-way flow radiator and two thermostatically controlled electric fans
Ignition	Two coils and two Marelli distributors
Alternator	420 Watt
Fuel system	Single electric Bendix fuel pumps, 6 twin-barrel Weber 40 DCOE 2 carburetors
Fuel type	100 Octane Premium
Fuel consumption	18 Lit/100 Km
Lubrication	Wet sump
Electr. system	12 V
Plugs	Bosch 250 P Platinum Tips

Drivetrain[]

Type	Lamborghini all synchromesh five-speed + reverse manual with limited slip differential
Clutch	dry-single plate, hydraulically
Disc diameter	266.7 mm / 10.48 in
1st gear ratio	2.520:1 – Max speed 80 Km/h or 50 Mph
2nd gear ratio	1.740:1 – Max speed 124 Km/h or 77 Mph
3rd gear ratio	1.230:1 – Max speed 180 Km/h or 112 Mph
4th gear ratio	1.000:1 – Max speed 216 Km/h or 134 Mph
5th gear ratio	0.815:1 – Max speed 270 Km/h or 168 Mph
'Reverse gear ratio	2.765:1 – Max speed 0 Km/h or 0 Mph
Final drive ratio	4.08:1

Performance[]

Top speed	270 Km/h / 168 Mph
0 – 100 Km/h	6.80 sec
Standing Km	26.38 sec.
1/4 Mile	15.00 sec. reaching 98 Mph

Capacities[]

Fuel	87 Liter / 23 Gallon
Engine oil	14 Liter / 4 Gallon
Cooling system	15 Liter / 4 Gallon

Gallery[]

Custom 400 GT 2+2[]

The Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 left the factory doors in Sant’Agata back in 1967 with chassis number 0892, the 4 liter V12 successor to the very first production car ever made by Lamborghini, the 350 GT however back in late 70’s the owner of this blue over tan leather Lamborghini was probably caught in an accident that wrecked the entire front of the car, most likely she sustained some damage to the rear too. The car was repaired, but not with original Lamborghini 400 GT parts the entire front design of this car was modified to look more like the Lamborghini Islero. In fact the entire front section was replaced with a more forward plunging design holding a large rectangular grille in the lower section.

Turn signals were mounted vertically alongside this grille and a pair of pop-up headlights received their place on top of this front bumper, a pair of oval air intakes look like all that remains of the original bodywork at the front where the dual headlights used to be on this ’67 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2.

A photo from the rear shows different taillights on this car too, and on one image it is obvious original, thin chrome bumper has been replaced with a larger, black painted unit back in the 70’s the beautiful tan leather interior was left untouched at first glance, do note that this specific 400 GT 2+2 came with the optional air conditioning system from the factory.

This car may look weird at first glance, almost a sacrilege to have touched the venerable lines of the original 400 GT 2+2, but if you take a second look at her you can appreciate the workmanship that went into creating this now one of a kind GT also keep in mind back in the late 70’s these early Lamborghini probably weren’t as valuable as they have become today.

This specific example was once owned by Manny Carrillo, in mid-2015 she was offered for sale by Gullwing Motor Cars listed at $450,000, with the same south California owner since 1983 this unique Lamborghini remained in storage since 1991 almost 25 years she went unseen until now.

Pricing[]

European MSRP: 6,300,000 Lira (1965)


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Lamborghini road car timeline ([edit])
Type		1960s										1970s										1980s										1990s										2000s
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					Ferruccio Lamborghini										Rossetti/Leimer					receivership						Mimram				Chrysler							M'tec/V'Power				Audi
FR	GT					350GT
	2+2							400GT		Islero		Jarama
	Coupe									Espada
RMR	V8/V10																	Silhouette						Jalpa																					Gallardo
	2+2											Urraco
	V12		4000 GT						Miura								Countach																Diablo												Murcielago
SUV																												LM002