Interesting facts about Lamborghini

1. Automobili Lamborghini SpA is an Italian car company that manufactures luxury and high-end sports cars. The head office is located in Santa Garta Bolognese near the city of Bologna, Italy. Lamborghini was founded in 1963 by Italian engineer Ferruccio.

2. Automobili Lamborghini SpA appeared as a result of the competition between Ferruccio Lamborghini and Enzo Ferrari (Ferrari car), which was already known as a famous manufacturer of sports cars at that time. Ferruccio Lamborghini himself was a skilled engineer. He was the owner and manager of a successful company that manufactures agricultural machinery. Ferruccio loved sports cars and owned a Ferrari 250 GT. There are rumors that two great constructors clashed after Lamborghini personally turned to Enzo Ferrari due to a broken Ferrari 250 GT clutch. It is believed that the fast-paced Enzo advised Ferruccio to handle only the tractor and never touch the sports car. Ferruccio Lamborghini used his wealth, experience and passion to tackle the challenge of deciding to set up a company that could connect Ferrari to his toes.

3. This may be a surprise to some, but Lamborghini has never participated in any major motorsport competition. According to Ferruccio Lamborghini’s will, his company was away from the race because famous Italian engineers always believed that motorsport was a huge waste of time and resources.

4. One of the things Lamborghini is always known for is its prestigious design. The best experts in the industry have worked on visual design, including Franco Scaglione, Touring, Zagato, Mario Marazzi, Bertone, ItalDesign and Marcello Gandini.

5. Whenever someone says the name Lamborghini, people usually think of a luxurious, high-performance grand tourer. Nevertheless, Italian car makers have created some unusual models. Ferruccio Lamborghini had a wealth of experience in tractor manufacturing, so it seemed natural to challenge the design of a car with high off-road capabilities. The Lamborghini LM002 was the first SUV manufactured by an Italian car manufacturer. Combining speed and luxury with outstanding off-road capabilities, the Lamborghini LM002 was in many ways timeless. Only Land Rover was able to compete with the LM002 when it came to comfort and the ability to cross difficult terrain. Unfortunately, the car market wasn’t ready for a new luxury SUV. Therefore, despite orders from Saudi and Libyan troops, Lamborghini sold only 301 vehicles.

6. The Italian car maker announced the first production model in 1963. With a top speed of 280 km / h, the Lamborghini 350 GTV was the leader in production at the time.

7. The Italian company uses a naming convention that is very characteristic of the car model. Ferruccio Lamborghini was a fan of Spanish bullfighting. In 1963, he visited Miura, a cattle breeding farm in Seville. It was owned by Don Eduardomiura Fernandez, one of Spain’s most famous bullfighting breeders. This visit had a strong impact on Italian businessmen. In fact, he was so impressed with the traditional bullfighting art that he decided to name every new sports car after the famous bullfighting. Traditionally in Spanish bullfighting, the bull who was able to defeat the bullfighter was given a life, and its name is forever engraved in the history of sports. Ferruccio Lamborghini was convinced that the bullfighting name emphasized the pristine nature of sports cars created under the Lamborghini brand. By the way, Ferruccio Lamborghini himself was a bull in a sense because the constellation was Taurus. (He was born on April 28, 1916).

8. The first model introduced to the world under the name “Bullish” was the Lamborghini Miura. The sports car made its debut at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show. The general public received it warmly. However, the audience was a little confused because they couldn’t open the hood. This was not a coincidence. There was no engine under it. The engine was still under design, so the prototype was sent to the Geneva Motor Show in ballast instead of the engine under the hood. Eventually, Miura turned out to be a very good car.

9. The Lamborghini Countach was manufactured by an Italian company for 16 years (1974-1990). In particular, this sports car is one of the few Lamborghini models, and its name has nothing to do with bullfighting or bullfighting. The word “countach” comes from the Piedmontese language spoken in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. It is an expression of excitement and surprise and can be translated as “heaven!”. Legend has it that Nuccio Bertone himself expressed such admiration when he saw the first sketch of a future supercar.

10. The Lamborghini story was not always a success story. In 1987, American car giant Chrysler virtually saved it from oblivion by acquiring it. In the same year, an Italian car maker introduced a unique concept car under the name Portofino. A guillotine 4-door sedan with a 3.5-liter engine at the rear. It was just a prototype, but its image and design was subsequently embodied in many Chrysler cars.

11. In 1994, Lamborghini was acquired by an Indonesian investment group. It was an uncertain time for Italian brands. German car giant Volkswagen has saved a well-known car maker. Since 1998, Volkswagen has managed Lamborghini through its subdivision, Audi. Undoubtedly, this was a mutually beneficial union for both companies.

12. Modern Lamborghini designs are rare in supercars. The steel-cut body style that characterized most Lamborghini models resembles a fighter. Designer Filippo Perini admitted that he was inspired by military aviation. He was particularly impressed with the American B-2 and F-22 aircraft while working on the Lamborghini Aventador.

13. The powerful Lamborghini V12 engine turned out to be ideal for speedboats as well as supercars. Such technical symbiosis is not common in the automotive industry. The luxury boat Riva Aquarama has become one of the market leaders thanks to the high performance and versatility of the incredible Lamborghini V12 engine.

14. Interestingly, Lamborghini cars are being used by United Arab Emirates and Italian police. If you think about it, it makes sense. You can’t hurt criminals or attract tourists like the fastest police cars in the world.

15. As already mentioned, Ferruccio Lamborghini ignored motorsport and tried to move away from it. Nonetheless, Italian carmakers are revising this rigorous policy today, as it is a handicap for supercar-specialized carmakers to completely ignore motorsport. Today, the company has a remarkable presence in the world of car racing. The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo is a successful example of a collaboration between two legendary brands. Automobili Lamborghini SpA and Swiss watchmaker Blancpain have collaborated to launch this prestigious international motor racing series. In 2009, a Swiss company unveiled a special watch dedicated to this monobrand championship.

16. This does not surprise anyone that the Lamborghini brand has some of the most impressive achievements in the automotive world. The last was a speed record of 384 km / h set by Lamborghini Huracán during the 0.5 mile race.

17. Lamborghini has a very long and fruitful relationship with Italian wheel maker Pirelli. From day one, Pirelli tires have been used on all Lamborghini cars. The Italian carmaker even created a special version of the Lamborghini Aventador dedicated to Pirelli.

18. Lamborghini Aventador has the name LP700-4 700, where “700” stands for 700 h / p engine and “4” stands for four-wheel drive.

19. Lamborghini is partially responsible for the emergence of the famous car brand Pagani. Horacio Pagani, the founder of Pagani AutomobiliSpA, worked as an engineer at Lamborghini until he quit because he couldn’t adopt his idea. In 1988, the famous Argentine constructor, who is eager to harness his designer talent and create his own products, founded a new company, Pagani Automobili SpA.

20. Currently, Lamborghini supercars are powered by V8 or V12 engines. The ratio of these two engine types is about 3: 1.