Lamborghini Islero 400 GT – Specs & Performance
General |
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| Type | Islero 400 GT |
| Years built | March 1968 – May 1969 |
| Production | 125 units |
| Chassisnr. | 6000 – 6375 |
| Presentation | March 1968 Geneva Auto Show, presented to the Press on February |
| Type of car | Two-door coupe, two plus two seater |
| Designed by | Mario Marazzi (ex-Touring) |
| Built by | Mario Marazzi (ex-Touring) |
Dimensions |
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| Wheelbase | 2550 mm / 100.22 in |
| Overall length | 4525 mm / 177.83 in |
| Overall width | 1730 mm / 67.99 in |
| Overall height | 1270 mm / 49.91 in |
| Front track | 1380 mm / 54.23 in |
| Rear track | 1380 mm / 54.23 in |
| Ground clear | 108 mm / 4.24 in |
| Weight | 1240 kg / 2734 lbs |
Chassis |
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| Structure | Floor of square & rectangular steel tubing, round tube superstructure |
| Body | All steel panels |
| Suspension | All-independent by double wishbones, coil springs, Armstrong shock absorbers and anti-roll bars |
| Brakes | Girling four wheel disc brakes with individual circuits, twin Girling vacuum servos |
| Front | 300 mm / 11.79 in |
| Rear | 278 mm / 10.93 in |
| Steering type | ZF Worm & roller |
| Front tire size | 205 VR 15 |
| Rear tire size | 205 VR 15 |
| Type of tire | Pirelli Cinturato |
| Front wheel | 7×15 inch |
| Rear wheel | 7×15 inch |
| Type of wheel | 72 spokes Borrani wheels, Campagnolo cast magnesium wheels were optionally available |
Engine |
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| Type | V-12 60 degree, aluminum block with pressed-in liners, front mounted, rear wheel drive |
| Distribution | Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, two valves/cyl. |
| Main Bearings | 7 |
| Cyl. Capacity | 3939 cc / 240 ci |
| Bore & stroke | 82 x 62 mm |
| Compr. Ratio | 9.5 |
| Max. power | 320 Bhp at 6500 rpm |
| Max. torque | 375 Nm at 4500 rpm |
| Cooling system | Water cooled |
| Ignition | Two coils and two Marelli distributors, Bosch startermotor |
| Alternator | 450 Watt |
| Fuel system | Electric Bendix fuel pump, 6 twin-barrel Weber 40 DCOE 20 carburetors |
| Fuel type | 100 Octane |
| Fuel consumption | 17.5 Lit/100 Km |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Electr. system | 12 V |
| Plugs | Bosch 235 P21 |
Drivetrain |
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| Type | Lamborghini five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh driving a Lamborghini differential |
| Clutch | Borg & Beck dry-single plate, hydraulically operated |
| Disc diameter | 241 mm / 9.47 in |
| Reverse gear ratio | 2.765:1 – Max speed 0 Km/h or 0 Mph |
| Final drive ratio | 4.5:1 |
Performance |
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| Top speed | 265 Km/h / 165 Mph |
| 0 – 100 Km/h | 6.20 sec. |
| Standing Km | 25.80 sec. |
Capacities |
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| Fuel | 85 Liter / 22 Gallon |
| Engine oil | 14 Liter / 4 Gallon |
| Cooling system | 14 Liter / 4 Gallon |
| Luggage | 320 Liter / 84 Gallon |
Pricing |
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| European MSRP | 6,450,000 Lira (1968) |
| US MSRP | USD 18,000 |
| Current value | $ 169,490 – $ 169,490 |
