Lamborghini’s First Model, The 350 GT, Turns 60

Automobili Lamborghini was founded in 1963, and its first-ever model was the 350 GT which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1964. 60 years later, the second Lamborghini 350 GT ever produced, has returned to Geneva, but to celebrate the model’s 60th anniversary. 

The Lamborghini 350 GT, with chassis number one, which was unveiled in Geneva in 1964 was finished in Metallic Geneva Green with a White interior. It was later used for research and development but was unfortunately destroyed in a rear-end collision at a traffic light. The 350 GT with chassis number 2 is now the oldest surviving production Lamborghini ever built. This particular car sports a Metallic Grey paint job and a Red interior. 

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The 350 GT with chassis number 2 left Lamborghini’s factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese on August 15, 1964 and was delivered in Geneva. It has now been restored to its former glory by Lamborghini Polo Storico, the marque’s classic vehicle department that is tasked with archiving, certifying and restoring classic Lamborghinis, as well as providing spare parts

Under the hood of the 350 GT was a 3.5-litre V12 engine that formed the basis of all future Lamborghini, with the Murciélago being the last to use a derivative of it. The 350 GT’s engine produced 316 bhp at 7,000 rpm and was mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox built by ZF. The engine was bored out to 4.0 litres soon after and was then plonked into the 400 GT. 

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The chassis and frame of the 350 GT were developed by Giampaolo Dallara, who is now considered the top player in chassis development and has designed numerous racecars. The bodywork was done by Carrozzeria Touring. A total of 135 units of the Lamborghini 350 GT were produced from 1964 to 1965. 

The 350 GT measured 4,470 mm in length, 1,720 mm in width and 1,220 mm in height and had a wheelbase of 2,550 mm. Lamborghini’s first supercar weighed in at a mere 1,100 kg.