Performance Review: Monteverdi High Speed 375 L 7.2 V8 - [1967]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Monteverdi High Speed Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Monteverdi High Speed 375 L 7.2 V8 is the 3 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 1967. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1968 Dodge Dart Hemi 7.0 V8 and the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner 426 Hemi V8 1st Gen.This particular Monteverdi High Speed has a 7206cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The High Speed shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the High Speed'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 1645 kgs (3626 lbs) this makes the Monteverdi High Speed 375 L 7.2 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Monteverdi High Speed shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 7206cc 16V V8 engine produces 375 bhp (279 kW) @ 4600 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (360 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 481 lb-ft (652.1 Nm) @ 2800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

The 2017 Dodge Challenger TA 392 (252.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Monteverdi High Speed.

The Monteverdi High Speed has a Power to weight ratio of 227.9 bhp per ton and 292.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1967 High Speed competing with the 2017 Dodge Challenger TA 392 (252.6 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera T PDK (252.5 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 Monteverdi High Speed generating around 292.4 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 2000 Porsche 911 GT2 996 (317.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2016 Mercedes GT R 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (316.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.5 secs, this made the Monteverdi High Speed 375 L 7.2 V8 as fast as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (6.30 secs) the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (6.30 secs) the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo 5 door (6.30 secs) the or the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs). This Monteverdi High Speed 375 L 7.2 V8 is also faster than 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 and the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the High Speed and the 2008 Mercedes SLK Class 350 Auto

When talking about the performance of the Monteverdi High Speed on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.51 secs @ 101.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Mercedes SLK Class 350 Auto (13.45 secs), the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 280 (13.45 secs), and the 1993 Mercedes SL Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 (13.45 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1967 version of the Monteverdi High Speed 375 L 7.2 V8 has a maximum speed of 152mph.

Top Speed of the 1967 High Speed equals the 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8 (163 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 L 7.2 V8 then how about the 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8 (163 mph), the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (163 mph), or the 1996 Lotus Esprit 2.0 Turbo GT3 (163 mph).

Related Links:

1967 High Speed Rivals List.

A Brief History of Monteverdi

Car Comparison