Lamborghini 350 GTV (1963)
The Lamborghini 350 GTV Coupe is a sports car that was produced by the Italian automaker Lamborghini from 1963 to 1965. The car was the company's first prototype and was shown at the Turin Motor Show in 1963. Only a handful of examples were built and it was the precursor of the production model Lamborghini 350 GT.
The 350 GTV Coupe was powered by a 3.5-liter V12 engine that produced around 260 horsepower. The engine was paired with a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The car had a top speed of around 150 mph and could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in around 6 seconds.
The 350 GTV Coupe featured a sleek and aggressive design that was characterized by its low-slung body, long hood, and sweeping lines. The car was built on a lightweight tubular frame and had a wheelbase of around 2.3 meters. The car had a curb weight of around 1,200 kg.
The 350 GTV Coupe had a spacious and luxurious interior that was finished in leather and wood. The car had a two-seat layout and featured a number of advanced features, such as independent suspension and disc brakes on all four wheels. The car was available in a variety of colors, including red, blue, and silver.
The 350 GTV Coupe was extremely expensive when it was new, and only around 20 examples were built in total. The car was considered a true work of art, and it was the first car to bear the Lamborghini name. The car's performance and handling were considered to be on par with the most advanced sports cars of its time, and it is considered a true masterpiece of engineering and design.