Performance Review: Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 3.9L V12 - [1965]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini 400 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 3.9L V12 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1965. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the 1966 AC Cobra 427.This particular Lamborghini 400 has a 3929cc 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 400 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 400's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe 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 1472 kgs (3245 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 3.9L V12 in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Lamborghini 400 shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 3929cc 24V V12 engine produces 320 bhp (238 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 262 lb-ft (355.2 Nm) @ 4700 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft) or the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lamborghini 400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 Maserati GranTurismo MC 4.7 V8 (242.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini 400.

The Lamborghini 400 has a Power to weight ratio of 217.3 bhp per ton and 177.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1965 400 competing with the 2017 Maserati GranTurismo MC 4.7 V8 (242.3 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed (242.2 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 400 generating around 177.9 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 1993 Mercedes E Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 W124 (202.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 1971 Jaguar E Type 5.3L V12 2+2 (202.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.8 secs, this made the Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 3.9L V12 as fast as the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 (6.60 secs) the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S-tronic Quattro Sportback (6.60 secs) the 2014 Audi A1 1.8 TFSI S-TRONIC (6.60 secs) the or the 2013 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo (6.60 secs). This Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 3.9L V12 is also faster than the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (6.70 secs) the 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.70 secs) the 2012 Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati 1.4 Turbo (6.70 secs) the and the 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (6.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 400 and the 1993 Toyota Supra 3.0 Turbo Auto

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini 400 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.59 secs @ 100.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1993 Toyota Supra 3.0 Turbo Auto (13.53 secs), the 2016 BMW Z4 sDrive35is (13.53 secs), and the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (13.53 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1965 version of the Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 3.9L V12 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 1965 400 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1965 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 3.9L V12 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

1965 400 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Lamborghini

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