The company, named after Lamborghini, is a "daughter» Audi and "granddaughter» VW. Speaking figuratively, the firm Lamborghini compared to a giant concern Volkswagen - is a grain of sand in the desert. But such is tiny by modern scale "small factory" has quite a good chance in the market, because it produces a supercar capable of speeds up to 350 kilometers per hour. Of course, there are many people who call these speeds madness, and lead many arguments against an unimaginable amount of "horsepower". But more than a hundred years, there are many fans of Lamborghini, who look forward to "publication" of each new model with a bull in the logo. By the way, this is not quite the bull bull - is Taurus - the sign under which the company's founder was born Ferruccio Lamborghini.
One who will be in the region of Emilia-Romagna, once confronted with the fact that Italians are so fond of-Northerners: Parma ham and mortadella sausage, lasagna and tortellini, Giuseppe Verdi and Federico Fellini. But the most important - it is here in Emillii-Romagna, is the heart of the Italian automotive industry. Moreover, it is not about the city of Turin - the capital of auto giant FIAT. Here, not far from the towns of Modena and Bologna, to produce cars that make the heart beat faster real motorists - Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maseratti and a dozen little-known models, such as Osca, de Tomaso, Stanguellini, Volpini, Serenissima and others. These cars are built, as a rule, in the backyards of firms producing racing cars.
Lamborghini takes a special position in the region. History of this company is interesting because it occurred differently than, for example, Opel, which has grown from a bicycle factory, or Daimler, whose roots go back to the tiny motor chaise. Here the decision was easy. "We're starting to build cars," - said Lamborghini. Basta. It is clear that this approach to the problem of "outside" remains the economic calculations, the decision was taken under pressure just emotions. Here we make a small detour before you talk about what prompted Lamborghini audacious idea to briefly introduce you to his biography.
Ferruccio Lamborghini was born in the town Renatsio di Cento near the city of Ferrara, April 28, 1916. Passion for technology, and above all to the car's engine, led him to engineering school in Bologna, after which he worked as a mechanic in the Italian Army. After the Second World War, Ferruccio engaged redoing military equipment to civilian, primarily agricultural. In the late forties, Lamborghini managed to start production of the tractor of his own design. Later, the company was also engaged in the development and manufacture of heating equipment and air conditioning systems. By the time of the adoption, perhaps the most important decision in your life, Lamborghini was already rich and famous in Italy man. What prompted him to turn attention away from farm machinery to the super cars?
One legend begins, the early morning hot summer in 1962 at the entrance to the office of Enzo Ferrari in Maranello stopped car Ferrari 365 GT. From it came Ferruccio Lamborghini and went straight to the reception chief. The visitor is struck by the bright red - the colors of Ferrari - suspenders, explained to the secretary that he wanted to speak with Ferrari about the shortcomings and weaknesses of his car. And discuss face to face - as is common in the circles of these entrepreneurs. The secretary went in to his boss, I forgot to close the door, so the visitor became an involuntary witness the conversation. "Signor Lamborghini wanted to talk to you, - said the secretary - he drives a Ferrari and would like to make a few comments about the car." In response, Chief loud and angry voice said, "Lamborghini? Who is he? Explain to him that there is no thoroughfare. I do not have time for each customer. " "This was a real blow for mnya" - admitted later Lamborghini - I immediately rushed home, drank a glass of wine to calm down, and on the same day sold his Ferrari. Wretch Ferrari still recognize me! "
It is said that it was then - spontaneously - and the idea was born to start production of Lamborghini sports cars. First of all, in order to annoy the Ferrari brand its iconic sports cars. Soon, like mushrooms after the rain, there were shops where Lamborghini lured from Ferrari the most skilled workers and the best engineers.
One year later - in October 1963 at the Turin Motor Show was presented the first model - Lamborghini 350 GT. The designers have introduced a number of ideas not previously used in the automotive industry. But there were a lot of shortcomings. There was no thought of the end of a powerful 12-cylinder engine with two overhead camshafts per row and six types of carburetors Weber. Like appearance is not everything, and the finish is poor. Not surprisingly, the first year it sold only 13 of these machines. But then there was a break. Lamborghini was the first car-, with the launch of cars with a mid-engine. Model Miura, shown in 1965, was equipped with a 12 - cylinder engine located behind the driver across the car on a special frame. This extraordinary solution inspired designers, give the car an unusual, sensational form. For six years has sold 800 cars model Miura, by popularity, they have surpassed 40 years Ferrari.Uzhe audience freezes when representing another premiere of this brand. The review about the Lamborghini, whose name adorned the log headers of the last century, about the Lamborghini, so far, painted in vintage garage powerful. Ferruccio Lamborghini founded Feruccio Lamborghini Automobili in Sant'Agata in Bologna. Debut of the first prototype, called 350 GTV was held at the Auto Show in Turine.350 GT - modified version of the original car - was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. 350 GT differed 280-horsepower V12 engine with four camshafts, 5-speed gearbox, independent suspension and disc brakes on all wheels. The public reaction to the premiere of exceeding expectations of developers, and the production of cars began nezamedlitelno.Na Geneva auto show car presented Miura P400, designed by Marcello Gandini. Miura was the first car brand Lamborghini with a transverse engine. And the engine is a 4-liter V12. From that moment, the brand steadily gaining reputation for exciting sports avtomobiley.Islero 400 GT was also presented in Geneva. Its aluminum V12 engine has a capacity of 320 hp The car used independent suspension and disc brakes. This new model is positioned as a vehicle for wealthy businessmen. Although the length of it was less than 400 GT (2 +2), salon Islero was even more spacious and provides an excellent overview of almost 360 degrees thanks to its large oknam.V that the company has struck a further development of the market - a model Espada. Car combines control and power sports car with the comfort and luxury of an expensive sedan. Espada later become one of the most successful models produced brand Lamborghini. Islero S and GTS appeared in late summer 1969. These cars have changed the interior, revised suspension, and a new engine boasted furious at the time with a capacity of 350 hp. The car was recognizable by vents behind the front koles.Model Miura P400S, which has become the development of P400, was even more powerful engine of 370 hp and progressive gear. Much more functional successor model 400 was the new GT Iserlo Jarama 400 GT. Single bar car was equipped with a 4-liter V12 engine and was distinguished by outstanding performance characteristics. Overall, the GT 400 series is the emphasis was on the power qualities, rather than design izyskah.C body design from the famous studio Bertone new Urraco P250 with a transverse 2.5-liter 220-horsepower V8 blestaet at an auto show in Turin. P250 is described as a rare combination of balance, harmony, innovation and emotion in one car. Second revision Miura P400 model released in 1966 under the symbol P400 SV. The car features a fully redesigned front and rear suspension, tires and modified very strong bumpers. P400 SV still equipped with 4-liter V12, but with a capacity of 385 l.s.Marchello Gandini and Paolo Stanzani develop Countach LP500, whose debut was held again in Geneva. A car with a tapered aluminum body perfectly designed for extremely fast vozhdeniya.Dorabotannaya with large power reserves gorazo Jarama appears under the symbol Jarama 400 GTS, and becomes the latest brand Lamborghini coupe with front dvigatelya.V the same year at the Geneva motor show stand shows a prototype Countach LP400. completely ready for production Countach LP400 will present the Geneva public. Second grand design Gandini for Lamborghini is the beginning of a new movement in the bodywork of the brand. Car again gets a 4-liter V12. Tubular frame, climbing up the door half open side windows and power output of 375 hp - This is a short portrait of Countach LP400 1974 goda.V this year in sale successor to the P250 - welcome to many Urraco 200 and Urraco 300.Silhouette - coupe with the roof of the "targa" presented at the Geneva Motor Show. On the highway, this model flashed her dynamic, aggressive look and 260-horsepower 3-liter engine V8.V 77th grade goes on the market of military production, producing a model of Cheetah for Mobility Technology International. However, the audience was already showing great interest in the exotic and off-road militarnym models, so it was decided to release the civilian version of Cheetah. More civilized Cheetach sequence was published under the name LM001.V this year the company launched a new model Jalpa - heiress Silhouette. The success of the car brought a transversely mounted 255-hp engine V8.Countach LP500S gets new 5-liter engine produces 375 hp This unit is a response to Lamborghini stricter environmental standarty.Vsled for LM001 LM002 appears from the front of the 12-cylinder engine dvigatelem.Buduchi equipped with new technology the four valves per cylinder, Countach gets the third upgrade and change the name to celebrate its LP500S QV.Lamborghini 25 years as a manufacturer of sports cars and extravagant presents a special anniversary and now the last Countach.Lamborghini produces Diablo - the fastest car in the world, able to reach speeds of over 320 km / chas.Otkryty Diablo Roadster will debut at the Geneva auto show. Curtail production SUV LM002.Polnoprivodny Diablo VT debut in March in Geneva. From that point forward, he will enjoy a unique status in his klasse.V September, a special version of Diablo «Special Edition» will be presented at the factory in Sant'Agata. From 1994 to 1995 produced only 150 copies of the Diablo «Special Edition». In this production special edition zakonchitsya.V April Lamborghini introduced a new engine, which produces 950 horsepower and is designed for high-foot boats. Racing season is coming to an end. Ahead of the last two events on the coast of Dubai, and the Lamborghini becomes world champion in Class 1.Vishnevo red Diablo Roadster VT appeared before the public at Bologna Motor Show. Immediately following the premiere roadster launch in proizvodstvo.Diablo SV (Sport Veloce) presented at the Geneva Motor Show. A distant descendant of the legendary Miura SV equipped 525-strong dvigatelm and overcomes acceleration to 100 km / h in less than four sekundy.Startuet next model Diablo SVR. A car with outstanding results competes in car Lamborghini. A total of 26 Diablo SVR circling in the main race track Evropy.I water again becomes a Lamborghini engine abolyutnym champion in Class 1.Diablo gets another boost in power with the new engine of 530 hp (390 kW).
At the 1999 Geneva Motor Show, the audience was presented Diablo, who released a limited edition. Only 80 Diablo GT left the walls of the Sant'Agata factory to find the happy owners of supercar enthusiasts. In fact, at the time, Lamborghini Diablo GT - the fastest production car with a speed exceeding 338 km / h. Diablo GT went to dealers in September 1999. A total of 80 cars prizvedeno which were successfully sold.