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Power
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)
Top speed (250 km/h)
Fuel, maker's test (16 L/100 km)
What owners say
Our take, from owner reports
The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep admiration for the vehicle's historical significance, elegant design, and status as the foundational model for the Lamborghini brand.
1 problem reported (1 isolated) · high confidence
Problems owners report
- IsolatedPoor-quality aftermarket interior modifications
Isolated reports of a specific vehicle with an amateurishly installed custom interior using materials like white crocodile-patterned leather, described as a "tragedy" with poor fit and finish. This is not an issue with original vehicles.
The version owners recommend
Insufficient owner data available. Discussions do not compare different model years or specifications of the 350 GT. The focus is universally on the model as a singular, historic icon.
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Overall sentiment
The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep admiration for the vehicle's historical significance, elegant design, and status as the foundational model for the Lamborghini brand. The car is consistently described as "beautiful," "immaculate," and "sex on wheels," with its classic Italian GT styling by Touring receiving high praise. The narrative of its origin: born from Ferruccio Lamborghini's dissatisfaction with Ferrari's clutches and his subsequent ambition to build a superior grand tourer: is a central and celebrated part of its legacy. Owner discussions emphasize its role as a collectible masterpiece and a piece of automotive history, rather than a vehicle for daily use or performance critique. Criticisms are extremely rare and isolated, primarily focused on poorly executed aftermarket modifications on specific individual cars, not the original vehicle.
Positioning vs competitors
Positioned directly against contemporary Ferraris, specifically as Ferruccio Lamborghini's answer to the Ferrari 250 GT. The founding story, frequently recounted in owner discussions, frames the 350 GT as a product designed to outperform and out-refine Ferrari's offerings, born from a personal slight by Enzo Ferrari. It is characterized as a luxury-focused grand tourer intended to have better fit, finish, and reliability than the race-bred Ferraris of the era, establishing Lamborghini's philosophy of building refined road cars.
Recommended configurations
Insufficient owner data available. No discussions pertain to choosing between configurations, options, or specifications for purchase or ownership.
General recommendations
This vehicle is regarded exclusively as a high-value collectible and rolling piece of history, not a practical purchase. General advice implied from discussions centers on preservation and appreciation. Potential buyers should prioritize originality and condition, thoroughly vetting any car for non-factory modifications, which can drastically reduce value and appeal, as evidenced by strong negative reactions to one example with a poorly executed custom interior. Ownership likely requires significant resources for maintenance, storage, and insurance. It is recommended for serious collectors and enthusiasts of automotive history who understand its foundational role for the Lamborghini marque.
Remarks
The provided data consists almost entirely of image posts and historical anecdotes celebrating the car's design and origin story. There is a complete absence of substantive long-term ownership reports discussing driving dynamics, reliability, maintenance costs, or practical ownership experiences. The single critical data point regarding a "custom interior" refers to a modified example listed for sale, not feedback on the factory vehicle. The analysis is therefore based on perceived collector and enthusiast sentiment, not operational owner feedback. The vehicle's "natural habitat" is humorously noted as not being driven, underscoring its status as a preserved showpiece. Analysis based on approximately 60 image and discussion posts, with negligible operational ownership data.
Specifications
Not sold in North America: these versions are from other markets.
3.5 V12
3.5L 12-cylinder · 280 hp · RWD · manual
Built 1964–1967