Performance Review: Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5L V12 - [1964]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini 350 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5L V12 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1964. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the 1964 Jaguar XJ 13 5.0 V12.This particular Lamborghini 350 has a 3464cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The 350 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 350's Rear Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1297 kgs (2859 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5L V12 in the same weight category as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Lamborghini 350 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 3464cc 24V V12 engine produces 280 bhp (208 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 241 lb-ft (326.7 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (236 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lamborghini 350 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (240.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini 350.

The Lamborghini 350 has a Power to weight ratio of 215.8 bhp per ton and 185.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1964 350 competing with the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (240.6 bhp per ton) or the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (240.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lamborghini 350 generating around 185.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1961 Jaguar E Type 3.8l Coupe (210.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2017 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 V8 (210.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.6 secs, this made the Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5L V12 as fast as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the or the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs). This Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5L V12 is also faster than the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2018 Abarth 595 Competizione 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2016 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R (6.50 secs) the and the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 350 and the 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini 350 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.65 secs @ 100.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR (13.59 secs), the 2014 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 S-Tronic (13.59 secs), and the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX S (13.60 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1964 version of the Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5L V12 has a maximum speed of 156mph.

Top Speed of the 1964 350 equals the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 6.4 V8 392 (167 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5L V12 then how about the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 6.4 V8 392 (167 mph), the 2001 TVR Chimaera 500 5.0L V8 (167 mph), or the 1993 TVR Griffith 500 (167 mph).

Related Links:

1964 350 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Lamborghini

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