10 Lamborghini 350 GTV Influences You Can Find In Brand-New Lamborghini Vehicles

Summary

• The Lamborghini 350 GTV’s powerful V-12 engine with a unique exhaust note influenced the modern-day Lamborghini Sián, Revuelto, and Countach LPI models.
• The dual overhead camshafts of the 350 GTV allowed for better airflow and increased power, a design element that is still featured in modern Lamborghini engines.
• The 350 GTV was the first production car to feature a four-wheel independent suspension system, a design that is still applied in current Lamborghini models for responsive handling and balance.

In the world of high-end, luxury-performance cars, Lamborghini is a brand that will always be at the forefront of the industry, as it has been for decades. The manufacturer traces its roots back to 1963 with Ferruccio Lamborghini branching out from producing tractors to creating sports cars to compete with Ferrari. Lamborghini has since, developed into one of the most iconic Italian brands in history, constantly pushing the boundaries of design and performance. In order to compete against the likes of Ferrari and Maserati, Lamborghini needed something truly special to make its mark, which came in the form of the stunning 350 GTV prototype.

As Lamborghini quickly evolved in the sports/supercar scene, the brand retained the legacy of the 1963 350 GTV by building an all-powerful car with equally impressive looks. Today, as Lamborghini introduces its cars for the future, elements of the 350 GTV are still well and truly alive in the Italian brand’s D.N.A., with the car inspiring different aspects of models like the Revuelto, Huracan, and Urus. Italian sports cars are still some of the best-looking cars of all time, allowing the cutting-edge, modern Lamborghini to retain the elegance and class of the first-ever Lamborghini prototype. Here are 10 different 350 GTV influences you can find in modern-day Lambos.

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1 The Sián, Revuelto, And Countach LPI’s Massive V-12 Engines

In the world of sports and supercars, the size of the engine is something that has defined the legacy of so many models. In the 1960s, V-12 engines were all the rage for high-end grand tourers, with cars such as the Ferrari 250 GTO with the Colombo V-12, Lamborghini would introduce their own more powerful V-12 engine for the 350 GTV, producing a unique exhaust note that you couldn’t find anywhere else.

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• The first ever Lamborghini V-12 built for the 350 GTV was a 3.5-liter racing-spec engine.
• The Lamborghini Sián and the Revuelto both have 6.5-liter V-12s, but the two engines are separate and were crafted for their respective nameplates. The Countach LPI 800-4 also has a V-12 engine.
• The distinct sound of the Lamborghini V-12s over the years has allowed the cars to be recognizable before you even see them.

Today, the howl of Lamborghini V-12 engines are some of the most famous sounds in the auto industry. The Lamborghini Sián, Revuelto, and Countach LPI 800-4 all feature their variation of the V-12 engine, each of them producing an equally memorable sound.

While the newer engines of these cars may not have the same high-pitched sound-track as the older V-12s due to their hybrid technologies, the legacy of the 350 GTV most definitely lives on even in the most high-tech Lamborghini engines to date.

2 Dual Overhead Camshafts In All The Current Production Lamborghinis

The 350 GTV featured a dual overhead camshaft (DOHC), which allowed for more horsepower with four valves operating per cylinder. Dual overhead camshafts also allow for an increase in power, due to better airflow, thus allowing for the engine to produce more horsepower.

The 350 GTV greatly benefited from this, with its V-12 engine being able to provide up to 360 horsepower, trumping the likes of Ferrari, whose V-12 engine was making around 300 horsepower at the time.

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• Dual overhead camshafts, also referred to as DOHC, allow for much better overall airflow into the engine.
• This engine design is still featured throughout most production cars today
• Due to the increased air intake, the engines of both modern Lamborghinis and the 350 GTV could produce optimal amounts of power.

Today, all the current Lamborghini production cars feature a dual overhead camshaft to maximize the effectiveness of their engines and have done so for many years. It’s not just Lamborghini that makes the most of the DOHC concept, with the majority of new cars on today’s market utilizing this technology for the same reason. Although dual overhead camshafts are massively common today, in 1963, it was one of the key elements that made the 350 GTV an engineering marvel.

3 An Independent Suspension System

When the 350 GTV was first unveiled in 1963, it wasn’t just the powerful V-12 engine and the stunning design of the car, that set it apart from the likes of Ferrari. Each of the vital components of the 350 GTV was crafted with the utmost attention to detail, leading to some of the most innovative features to be applied to the car at the time.

One of these was the four-wheel independent suspension system, which was designed to provide more responsive handling and much better balance than its competitors. This setup provided a unique experience behind the wheel of the Lamborghini 350 GT, which was the first production car that stemmed from the 350 GTV.

The 350 GTV’s Cutting-Edge Engineering Still Echoes Today

• The independent suspension system featured in the Lamborghini 350 GTV was highly advanced for road cars
• Lamborghini’s cars today feature double wishbone suspension, which is a type of independent suspension that allows for a much smoother ride, with each wheel reacting accordingly to the road surface.

Moving to 2023 and 2024, this setup is still applied to new Lamborghinis, in a double wishbone fashion. All models are treated to the double wishbone suspension system to provide the smoothest ride possible considering the mighty power outputs of the Lambos of today.

The Revuelto also features MagneRide dampers to further improve the ride quality. Still using advanced variations of suspension systems that were introduced 60 years ago proves how progressive the engineering of the Lamborghini 350 GTV truly was.

4 The Inclusion Of A Limited Slip Differential In Modern Lamborghinis

Due to most Lamborghini having the all-powerful engines that they possess today, giving you as much control over your car is something that the Italian automaker wants to ensure. It’s not just the V-12 engines that pack a punch, the Huracan’s V-10 rockets the Tecnica from 0-60 in just 2.8 seconds, with the Urus’ V-8 allowing a top speed of 190 miles per hour, making it one of the fastest SUVs on the market. One of the key inclusions of modern Lamborghinis, to provide control over these cars, is the state-of-the-art limited-slip differential.

Adds Much More Control For The Modern Lamborghinis’ Mighty Engines

• It was first introduced in 1935, to eliminate the excessive wheelspin in Grand Prix racecars as the engines became much more powerful.
• The limited slip differentials in today’s Lamborghinis are expectedly more advanced than they were in the 350 GTV, with the differentials being electronically controlled.

5 Blending Modern And Classic Design Traits To Create A Timeless Shape

As well as the main production cars that Lamborghini currently makes, the Italian marque has also introduced a range of limited edition cars. Alongside the two Sián models, the Countach LPI 800-4 is without a doubt one of the most special cars Lamborghini has conceived in recent years, paying homage to the 1974 Countach.

The Hard Lines Of The Countach LPI 800-4

• The blend of modern and classic design styles makes the Countach LPI 800-4 just as connected from front to rear bumper as the 350 GTV.
• Production of the LPI 800-4 is incredibly limited, with only 112 units being produced.

The idea behind the LPI 800-4 is to modernize the design style of the original Countach, which led to the minimal, elegant bodywork of the LPI 800-4. The car has clean flowing lines, that aren’t as prominent in any other brand-new Lamborghini, a level of timelessness that strongly relates to that of the 350 GTV.

6 The Revuelto’s Diagonal Rear-End Retains A Hallmark Lamborghini Design Trait

One area that almost all Lamborghini models have in common, is the unique design of the derriere. This trend first began with the Lamborghini 350 GTV, a car that took the elegance of the ’60s Italian automotive scene and applied a much more aggressive approach. Diagonal lines have become a hallmark of Lamborghini rear-ends, which the 350 GTV also had on its license plate surrounding.

With the era of the Aventador now over, the jaw-dropping Lamborghini Revuelto has taken its place as the brand’s flagship performance car. Instead of the license plate surroundings, the Revuelto’s massive dual tailpipes are crafted in the same hexagonal design and are encased by the same shape. The exhaust surroundings act as the center point for the rest of the Revuelto’s rear-end design, with the striking tail lights staying on the same level for a menacing yet uniform look.

7 The Urus’ Front-Engine Design

Back in the early ’60s when the Lamborghini unveiled the 350 GTV, the industry catered towards cars that blended luxury with performance, those being grand tourers. Originating in the ’50s, brands such as Ferrari, Maserati, and Aston Martin followed a front-engine design layout, providing as much interior space as possible to ensure comfort for the long drives the cars were designed for.

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• The front engine layout of the Lamborghini Urus frees up plenty of space at the rear, providing 21.7 cubic inches of space with the seats up.
• The Lamborghini 350 GTV used the front engine layout to full effect, maximizing interior comfort as a grand tourer.
• The Urus maintains a mighty impressive power output despite being the front engine, being one of the fastest SUVs on the market today.

Over the years of Lamborghini, as the focus on outright power grew stronger, engine placement shifted primarily towards the rear. However, when the Urus SUV was released, the front engine layout of the 350 GTV made an expected return, giving the Urus all the cargo and cabin space it needed to excel as an SUV. The Urus does not lose out on power over its rear-engined Lamborghini counterparts, however, as the V-8 upfront manages to produce 657 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque.

8 The Revuelto And Urus’ Hood Split

Over the years, Lamborghini has applied many different design ideas to further bolster the Raging Bull brand’s image, both on large and small scales. However, it’s the smallest of details that tend to go unnoticed which arguably have the biggest impact on the overall design of the car. A perfect example of this is the Lamborghini 350 GTV’s hood split design, which is achieved by a long chrome strip reaching from the nose to the windshield.

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• The hood-splitting line design is easily one of the most effective design elements of the newer Lamborghinis, adding even more depth and overall visual interest.
• Many Lamborghinis over the years have had flat hood panels, making these cars extra special to look at.
• Similar to the chrome sideline, the 350 GTV features a chrome line to split the hood panel, with the new Lamborghinis once again opting to include the line within the singular panel.

In the all-new Revuelto and the Urus SUV models, the same design element is applied, but this time in a much more understated manner. Instead of the elegant chrome strip, the hood split seamlessly blends in with the panel for a minimal yet equally effective look. This idea hasn’t been applied to many famous Lamborghinis over the years, making it such a special feature on these newer cars and the ideal way to honor the design of the prototype that started everything.

9 The Use Of The “Y” Design Style For Both Stunning Visuals and Increased Aerodynamics

As well as the hexagonal design elements used throughout Lamborghinis today, the Y design element is a design style that is just as important, if not more important, for creating the overall aesthetic of each car the company currently produces and all those that came before. From the nose to the tail lights to the wheel rims, the design teams have made the Y shape synonymous with the Lamborghini brand.

Although the Lamborghini 350 GTV didn’t apply the Y shape to the same levels that we see today, it was most definitely the beginning of the evolution. To add elements of aggression to the 350 GTV, small details such as the side vents and the overall shape of the front end.

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• The origin of the Y design element can be traced back to the 350 GTV, with aspects such as the aggressively shaped side vents and triangular-shaped front end, allowing for better airflow and aerodynamics.
• The headlights of the Revuelto are perhaps the most prominent usage, fully embracing the staple design element.
• The Y shape design acts as a basis for so many areas of each modern Lamborghini, with even the rim spokes of the Revuelto sharing the same shape.

Applying this shape to the side vents allowed for increased airflow and overall more effective aerodynamics. On today’s Lamborghini cars, Y-shaped elements can be found everywhere you look. Some of the most prominent examples are the Revuelto’s headlights, the Huracan’s front splitter and rear-end shape, and the Urus’ wheel arches.

10 The Revuelto’s Timeless Yet Aggressive Interior

It’s not just the exterior of the 350 GTV that still echoes throughout modern Lamborghinis, the sleek, timeless interior of the first ever Lamborghini prototype still manages to inspire the latest, cutting-edge cabins that set Lamborghini apart from the rest of the industry. When the Revuelto broke cover back in March 2023, the exterior design alongside its V-12 engine was the main talking point, but the delicate, futuristic yet equally timeless interior of this car simply can’t go unnoticed.

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• The same trapezoid design philosophy used for the Lamborghini 350 GTV’s center console is used to full effect in the all-new Revuelto.
• The leather trim option for the Revuelto brings in so much more class compared to the black Alcantara and orange base trim, creating a stronger link back to the 350 GTV.
• A similar panoramic style that’s used in the 350 GTV also finds its way into the Revuelto, leading to the utmost amount of visibility in such a low-to-the-ground car.

The cabins of more recent Lamborghini cars have matched the hard-lined, brash exterior of their respective nameplates. However, the Revuelto incorporates more smooth lines and soft curves throughout its interior to add a very welcome touch of class.

The center console of the Revuelto is one of the most prominent features that relate to the 350 GTV’s interior, with the trapezoid-shaped design on either side of the console seamlessly blending with the dash. Opting for the deep brown leather interior trim adds even more elegance to the Revuelto, creating a stronger connection between the old and the new.