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The '''Lamborghini 350GT''' was the first production car by [[Lamborghini]], first shown at the [[Turin Motor Show]] in 1963.
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The '''Lamborghini 350GT''' was the first [[production model]] produced by [[Lamborghini|Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.]] in 1963. It was based on the [[Lamborghini 350GTV]], a prototype showcased at the 1963 [[Turin Auto Show]]. The success of the 350GT ensured the company's survival, and established it as a viable competitor with sport car automaker [[Ferrari|Ferrari S.p.A.]].
  
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The 350GT's name is derived from it's 3.5 litre quad-cam V-12 engine.  The 350GT has an independent rear suspension while [[Ferrari]] and many other manufacturers still used live rear axles.  The 350's body is a controversial 2+1 semi-fastback design by [[Carrozzeria]] [[Carrozzeria Touring|Touring]] of [[Milan]].  
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[[Ferruccio Lamborghini]] contracted the same design and production team who worked on the 350GTV prototype to build the production version of the grand tourer, including [[Giotto Bizzarrini]], [[Gian Paolo Dallara]], and [[Franco Scaglione]].
  
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The 350GT generally drew high praises at the time for its flexible, high-revving engine, its stable cornering on rough and smooth surfaces, and its high level of finish. One hundred twenty were built from 1963 to 1966.  
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The 350GT shared a number of features with the 350GTV prototype, including a four-wheel independent suspension, quad-cam V12, and an aluminum body. A number of revisions and refinements were made due to the suggestions of the Neri & Bonacini racing development shop and test driver  Bob Wallace. Fixed headlights replaced the prototype's pop-up variety, and side-mounted carburetors reduced the height of the engine, thereby negating the clearance problems of the GTV prototype. The engine in the 350 was the Bizzarrini-designed V12. It was a very capable power plant that could reach well into triple-digit speeds in top form. The manufacture of the bodies was entrusted to [[Carrozzeria Touring|Touring]] of Milan, who used their patented ''[[Superleggera]]'' method of construction to fix aluminum-alloy panels directly to a tubular structure.
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The Lamborghini 350GT retailed for $15,600 (${{Inflation|US|15600|1963}} today). It had an aluminum V12 engine, aluminum body, and four-wheel independent suspension. It weighed 2314 lb, had a wheelbase of {{convert|100.4|in}}, and measured 182.7 by 68.1 by 48.0 [[inch]]es (4.64 by 1.73 by 1.22 [[meter]]s).
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The 350GT had a manual 5-speed transmission, with a top speed was {{convert|152|mph|km/h}}. It could go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, and from 0 to 100 mph in 17.0 seconds.
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Lamborghini produced 143 350GTs before replacing it with the larger-engined [[Lamborghini 400GT]] in [[1966]].
  
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The 350GT has a top speed of 149mph and can accelerate to 60mph in 6.8 seconds.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 21:51, 21 October 2009

Lamborghini 350 GT
Lamborghini 350 GT
Manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A
Production 1963-1966
120 built
Predecessor
Successor Lamborghini 400GT
Body style 2 door coupé
Engine 3464 cc V12
Layout
Transmission 5 speed manual
Length 4640mm
Width 1730mm
Height 1280mm
Weight 1200kg
Wheelbase
Track
Related
Similar
Designer
File:350gt.jpg
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Lamborghini 350 GT


The Lamborghini 350GT was the first production model produced by Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. in 1963. It was based on the Lamborghini 350GTV, a prototype showcased at the 1963 Turin Auto Show. The success of the 350GT ensured the company's survival, and established it as a viable competitor with sport car automaker Ferrari S.p.A..

Ferruccio Lamborghini contracted the same design and production team who worked on the 350GTV prototype to build the production version of the grand tourer, including Giotto Bizzarrini, Gian Paolo Dallara, and Franco Scaglione.

The 350GT shared a number of features with the 350GTV prototype, including a four-wheel independent suspension, quad-cam V12, and an aluminum body. A number of revisions and refinements were made due to the suggestions of the Neri & Bonacini racing development shop and test driver Bob Wallace. Fixed headlights replaced the prototype's pop-up variety, and side-mounted carburetors reduced the height of the engine, thereby negating the clearance problems of the GTV prototype. The engine in the 350 was the Bizzarrini-designed V12. It was a very capable power plant that could reach well into triple-digit speeds in top form. The manufacture of the bodies was entrusted to Touring of Milan, who used their patented Superleggera method of construction to fix aluminum-alloy panels directly to a tubular structure.

Specifications

The Lamborghini 350GT retailed for $15,600 ($Template:Inflation today). It had an aluminum V12 engine, aluminum body, and four-wheel independent suspension. It weighed 2314 lb, had a wheelbase of 100.4 inches ({{rnd/cExpression error: Unexpected < operator.decExpression error: Unexpected < operator.|Expression error: Unexpected < operator.|(Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "[".)}} mm)Template:Convert/test/A, and measured 182.7 by 68.1 by 48.0 inches (4.64 by 1.73 by 1.22 meters).

The 350GT had a manual 5-speed transmission, with a top speed was 152 miles per hour ({{rnd/cExpression error: Unexpected < operator.decExpression error: Unexpected < operator.|Expression error: Unexpected < operator.|(Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "[".)}} km/h)Template:Convert/test/A. It could go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, and from 0 to 100 mph in 17.0 seconds.

Lamborghini produced 143 350GTs before replacing it with the larger-engined Lamborghini 400GT in 1966.


Also See

Lamborghini 350GTV


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Lamborghini Models
Current models: Reventón | Murciélago LP640 | Murciélago LP640 Roadster | Murcielago Spider | Gallardo | Gallardo Spyder

Historic models: Miura | Countach | Diablo | Espada | Silhouette | Jalpa | 350GT | 400GT | Islero | Jarama | LM002 | Urraco

Concept models: Athon | Bravo | Cala | Cheetah | Concept S | Flying Star II | 3500GTZ | Genesis | LM001 | LM003 | LM004 | LMA002 | Marco Polo | Marzal | Miura Concept | Portofino | Raptor

Owned Group:Volkswagen | Audi | SEAT | Škoda | Bentley | Bugatti | Lamborghini

Lamborghini road car timeline, 1960s–1980s
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FR GT 350GT
2 plus 2 400GT Islero Jarama
Coupé Espada
RMR V8/V10 Silhouette Jalpa
2 plus 2 Urraco
V12 Miura Countach
SUV LM002
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