History of Lamborghini

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Lamborghini Logo.

The history of the creation of this company is interesting because it occurred differently than, for example, grew out of a bicycle Opel or Daimler plant whose roots go back to the tiny motor chaise.

This decision was made easy. ' We are starting to build cars '. - Said Lamborghini. Enough. The decision was made just under the pressure of emotion, and this factor was decisive.

Ferruccio Lamborghini.

Ferruccio Lamborghini was born in the town Renatsio di Cento near the city of Ferrara, April 28, 1916. Passion for Technology. and. primarily to automobile engines. led him to engineering school in Bologna, after which he worked as a mechanic in the Italian Army. After the Second World War, Ferruccio began tinkering with military equipment in civilian, mainly agricultural. Born under the sign of ... In the late forties, has managed to set up production Lamborghini tractor of his own design. Later the firm was also engaged in the development and manufacture of heating equipment and air conditioning systems. By the time the decision is perhaps the most important decisions in your life, Lamborghini was already rich and famous man in Italy.

With the formation of industrial design, technical expertise and success in business, Ferruccio Lamborghini decided to create the world's best high-speed car. That pushed the hot Italian to the decision, several legends tell that one way or another, are reduced to discord between the Enzo Ferrari ( owner of Ferrari), Lamborghini, and.

According to one version, while the Lamborghini had a fleet of some sports cars, including sports car brand Ferrari, who was not satisfied with its technical parameters and quality.

Ferruccio dared to make Enzo Ferrari claims regarding reliability of its vehicles and to point out a number of design flaws, in response to that offended the master of displeasure, ...

It hurt Ferruccio and he decided to build a car in every way superior to Ferrari. Despite the fact that by the time the Lamborghini was a successful and respected person, the idea of designing a sports car that competes with Ferrari, many perceived as insane and inexplicable extravagance.

However, circumstances contribute to the implementation bold decision taken under the pressure of emotion. Enzo Ferrari's fiery temper was the reason that his company had left such highly talented professionals, as Giotto Bizarini, Giampaolo Dallara and Bob Wallace, who immediately rushed Lamborghini lure to themselves.

Thus, by May 1963 the company was formed Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini SpA. Construction of a sports car production began in the 15 km from Maranello, where going to Ferrari, in the town of Santa Agata in Bologna. Meanwhile, in one of the shops Lamborghini tractor factory was quickly work on the first supercar.

The first car model sample. Lamborghini. was presented to the public at the Turin Motor Show in October 1963. Prototype Lamborghini 350 GTV coupe was a classic layout with 12 -cylinder 3.5-liter V12. and capacity of 347 liters. with. Maximum speed supercar was 280 km / h, and for acceleration to 100 km / h require only 6.7 to.

Lamborghini 350 GTV.

Migrated to the new cars used on tractors with a bull logo. Today it is difficult to say whether the Lamborghini ardent fan of bullfighting or not, but either way, most Lamborghini cars are the names from the world of bullfighting.

Within six months at the Geneva Motor Show successfully debuted the production version Lamborghini 350 GT. Such vehicles from 1964 to 1968 was released a total of 120 units.

Lamborghini 350 GT.

When creating the next model - Lamborghini 400 GT - Engine capacity was increased to 4 liters. And power - up to 320 liters. s, the maximum speed reached 250 km / h.

Lamborghini 400 GT.

In 1965 he saw the light of a mid- Lamborghini Miura, made ​​it impossible palm of popularity with Ferrari. The construction of a new race car, named after the ferocious breed bulls, Giampaolo Dallara was developed, Bob Wallace and Paolo Stantsani secret from Lamborghini.

Lamborghini Miura.

The fact that at one time Ferruccio fiasco in motor racing, causing an extremely negative attitude to the issue of a racing car. However, when the car was ready in the drawings, designs were shown Lamborghini, who delighted in ...

Lamborghini is a pioneer in the production of cars with the central location of the motor. Miura was equipped with a 12-cylinder 4- liter engine capacity of 350 liters. with. , Which was located behind the driver across the car on a special frame. The novelty was shown in November 1965 at the Turin Motor Show.

Exhibit - chassis car of the future - the audience was impressed, orders for the car, which had not even had a body made ​​up of 10 units! . Since 1967, when sales began, and by 1973 had produced approximately 800 Miura, through which the company has become known around the world.

In 1968, the debut of Islero 400 GT, named for a bull, killed in 1947 the famous matador Manuel Rodriguez.

Lamborghini Islero 400 GT.

In the same year she made her debut one of the most popular in the history of Lamborghini model, called Espada (« Blade matador ... It was the first 4- seater Lamborghini, positioned as a ... In the decade since 1968, was released over a thousand units.

Lamborghini Espada.

In 1970 appeared the car designed by Marcello Gandini of smaller size - Lamborghini Urraco P250 with 8 -cylinder mid-engine 2.5-liter. By the end of production in 1979 was produced 791 cars. Also new this year was the Jarama 400 GT (4,0 liter, V12).

Lamborghini Urraco P250.

Lamborghini Jarama 400 GT.

In the following year at the Geneva Motor Show, the company demonstrated a revolutionary concept car Lamborghini Countach. His arrival created a furor.

Lamborghini Countach.

The car, equipped with a 365- horsepower engine with a displacement of 4 liters. , Developed a speed of 300 km / h. The prototype was equipped with a vertically opening doors and rear air intakes. From 1974 to 1990 was released in 2042 this car marks.

The beginning of the '70s was marked by economic crisis have hurt many automobile firms. Was no exception and the company Lamborghini.

Falling sales and a lack of funds forced Lamborghini to sell 51 % stake in Swiss businessman George -Henri Rossetti. In 1974, the remaining share was sold to a friend Rossetti - Rene Leymeru. The new shareholders have paid little attention to the affairs of Lamborghini and did not invest additional funds into it.

In March 1976, Lamborghini introduced the visitors to the Geneva Motor Show another new product, dubbed the Silhouette. V8 engine of 3 liters and 250 liters. with. made it possible to accelerate to 100 km / h in 7 seconds, while top speed of 260 km / h. It was the first Lamborghini vehicle with removable roof ( targa ). Vehicles of this model was produced only 52.

Lamborghini Silhouette.

To solve the financial problems of management of the company signed a contract with Lamborghini. by BMW. final design and production of 400 sports cars E26, received later known under the name of BMW M1. By execution of this order Leymer received a large loan from the Italian Government.

At the same time the leadership of Lamborghini has agreed to cooperate with the American firm Mobility Technology International to develop a high-speed off-road engine for the U.S. Army Chrysler.

At the Geneva Motor Show 1977 Cheetah (« Cheetah ... In the deserts of Saudi Arabia, where the vehicle was tested, it showed good results, but for some reason has not been accepted by the customer.

Lamborghini Cheetah.

Development and testing of Cheetah « ate ... Management of the company BMW, and not waiting for the start of production E26, terminated the contract with Lamborghini. Leymer suggested that the Supreme Court to transfer the company to the Italian government for two years, and August 1, 1978 Lamborghini company came under the control of state administration headed by an expert in commercial matters Alessandro Artesia.

In the same year appeared a collaboration of designers with a former Lamborghini chief designer Giampaolo Dallara company - Countach LP400S. For the first time in the history of the Lamborghini car was 4-valve engine produces 455 hp. with. For 16 years, was released in 1979 Car Countach, are considered the best-selling car in company history.

Lamborghini Countach LP400S.

In July 1980 the Bologna Court decided to sell the company Mimran brothers - known magnates food industry. Fortunately, the new shareholders, as passionate lovers of cars, began rebuilding the company investing in new projects.

In the 80 years came to light sports car Lamborghini Jalpa Targa with a body, named after the Mexican breed of fighting bulls. It was equipped with a 255 -horsepower V8 engine of 3.5 liters and produced until 1987.

Lamborghini Jalpa.

In 1981, the company has once again decided to return to the topic of SUVs and began production LM001, established on the basis of the U.S. Army rejected the concept of Cheetah. The car was equipped with 4.7- liter V12 or 3.6 -liter V8 engines.

Lamborghini LM001.

A year later, the car has been upgraded and got a code LM002. The more powerful V12 engine capacity 455 liters. with. volume of 5.2 liters. was shifted forward, and the suspension has been changed. With its impressive size, the dynamic performance LM002 excelled many of his counterparts.

Later, the model, complete with a 5.7- liter engine from the Diablo, and 7.3 -liter, fitted to the racing boats. During the years of production (until 1993 ), the company has released a 301 SUV.

Years 1984-1986 were a period of reorganization for the company and a significant increase, but because of the large expenses associated with the reorganization of production, the owners were forced to seek a strong partner, which was found in the person. American company Chrysler.

With the advent of Chrysler, Lamborghini began to recover the position. The development and preparation of the production car, designed to change the Countach. The result is a dynamic, spectacular, demonic creature... Diablo.

Lamborghini Diablo.

This model once again led the company in the global automotive industry leaders. The basis of the design presented to the public in 1989, went to the spatial tubular frame and a body from heavy-duty and light materials from the master of car design - Marcello Gandini. The engine capacity of 492 liters. with. placed in the passenger compartment. The speed reaches 325 km / h, with acceleration to 100 km were drawn for 4.1 to.

The company has introduced several modifications Diablo, including the Roadster SV with a removable roof and a drive to the rear wheels, in 1995 - Diablo SV c hardtop and the Diablo SVR, in 1997 - the all-wheel modification Diablo VT.

The crisis of the world market led to decline and pushed to the diversification of production: were implemented pilot projects such as an electric vehicle for urban use, the development of motor boats for water.

In January 1994, Chrysler Corporation because of financial difficulties, was forced to sell Lamborghini Indonesian company MegaTech. This year marked the first victory in a Lamborghini Diablo Race World Championship in the GT1 class.

In 1995 the company came under the leadership of the Indonesian and Malaysian companies V'Power MyCom. Unfortunately, the next owners once again failed to ... At this time, they became Audi AG, a unit of Volkswagen AG Group.

In 2001, the successor to the premiere of Diablo - Murcielago ( on behalf of the bull remained standing after 24 blows with the sword matadors ). Interestingly, the first time in 45- year history of the brand is not made ​​by an Italian designer, and Belgian Luc Donkervolk - creatures which belong to the Audi Avant and Skoda Octavia. The new Lamborghini got more comfortable and spacious interior, as well as a more powerful 580 -horsepower engine with 6.2 liter V12, which allowed a maximum speed of 330 km / h.

Lamborghini Murcielago.

Following the Murcielago appeared on the market ... With this car the company has established in 2007, a record of their own sales.

Lamborghini Gallardo.

Presented at the Paris Motor Show 2008 New supercar Lamborghini Estoque was a bright sensation. Running a series of new products expected in 2011. ...

Lamborghini Estoque.

The car, which puts the company at the present time - Lamborghini LP560- 4, equipped with a V12 engine with 5.2 liters capacity of 552 liters. with. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 3.7 s, and for an additional 11.8 to gaining maximum speed - 325 km / h.

Lamborghini LP560- 4.

Meanwhile, the triumphant march of the history of Lamborghini, embodies a consistent quality, technical progress is unstoppable flight of ideas and thoughts of talented designers, continues....