In 1966, Lamborghini was ready to produce a larger model than the 350 and 400 GT, known as the 400 GT 2+2, with more space in the rear seats and in the interior than the previous model.
Lamborghini's goal was to build a high-caliber grand tourer, so he hired some of the best in the industry to do it, knowing that his competitor was a very mature and experienced Ferrari.
The first 350 prototype was designed by Franco Scaglione, which was heavily modified by Carrozzeria Touring, and after more than 100 cars were produced, Touring modified the model again, resulting in the 400 GT 2+2. The most obvious difference between the 350 GT and the 400 2+2 is the paired headlights, and there are a number of other important differences between the two cars that make this 4-seater almost completely new.
The new model was fitted with rear seats, so it was necessary to increase the interior space, but to retain the proportions of the 350 GT. To do this, they kept the exact same front windshield, but lowered the floor and raised the entire body a little, with the added height coming from a higher waistline. The final 400 GT 2+2 is 167mm taller than the 350 GT, but very similar to the 350 GT's proportions.
Other space-saving measures include tweaking the rear control arm and reworking the rear window. The reworked trunk lid and a single fuel filler located on the right-hand C-pillar replaced the dual fuel fillers of the earlier models.
Perhaps the most obvious difference between the 350 GT and the 400 2+2 is the twin headlights, with other details including the addition of new front wipers and a new instrument cluster.
In order to save production costs and improve durability, the body was changed from aluminum to steel. This means that the new model is much heavier than the 350 GT. Only the trunk and hood are still made of aluminum.
The new V12 engine is powered by a five-speed gearbox designed by Lamborghini, which replaces the old ZF gearbox, making it quieter and easier to use. The rear differential also uses Lamborghini's own products, and the chassis remains almost unchanged.
The 400 GT 2+2 was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1966 and competed with the Ferrari 330 GT, Jaguar E-Type 2+2 and Maserati Sebring 3500 GTIS of the same period.
After two years of production, the 400 GT was produced twice as much as the 350, with fewer than 250 units produced, mostly left-hand drive versions and very few right-hand drive versions. Two special versions of the 2+2 were also made, one called the Flying Star II and the other called the Monza 400.
兰博基尼400 GT 2+2
Year of production: 1966-1968
Type: Production vehicle
Built in: Santa Agata Bologna, Italy
Production quantity: 242
Price: $14,750
Engine: naturally aspirated V12, aluminum, longitudinal
Maximum power: 320 hp
Torque: 374.2 Nm
Drive mode: rear-wheel drive
Wheelbase: 2548mm
Length: 4686mm
Width: 1727mm
Height: 1285mm
传输：兰博基尼 All-Syncromesh5速手动
Top speed: 249.4 km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph: 7.4 seconds