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Lamborghini is a true source of pride for Italy, and it is a brand that represents the country’s unique sense of style, design, beauty, and high technology. This article will explore some interesting facts and curiosities about one of the automotive world’s most iconic brands.
8 Facts About Lamborghini You Need to Know
1) The origins of the company
Before founding Lamborghini, Ferruccio Lamborghini was a successful tractor manufacturer. After experiencing issues with the clutch in one of his Ferraris, he approached Enzo Ferrari for a solution. Ferrari dismissed him, telling him to stick to tractors. This insult inspired Ferruccio Lamborghini to start his own car company and build a better car than Ferrari.
2) The logo
The iconic Lamborghini logo features a charging bull, which is a nod to Ferruccio Lamborghini’s zodiac sign, Taurus. The bull also represents strength, power, and speed, which are all qualities associated with Lamborghini vehicles.
3)The Countach’s name
The Lamborghini Countach, one of the company’s most famous models, gets its name from the Italian dialectal expression “contacc” which means “wow” or “amazing.” The word was reportedly exclaimed by an employee when he first saw the car. You can read the full story here.
4)The fastest Lamborghini
The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is currently the fastest Lamborghini on the market, with a top speed of 217 mph. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds and has a V12 engine that produces 770 horsepower.
5)The most expensive Lamborghini
The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is the most expensive Lamborghini ever produced, with a price tag of $4.5 million. Only nine were made, and all were sold before they were even produced.
6)The movie cars
Lamborghini cars have been featured in several movies including the iconic white Countach in “The Wolf of Wall Street” and the Murciélago in “The Dark Knight.” The company even created a special edition Gallardo for “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.”
7)The concept cars
Lamborghini is known for its stunning concept cars, which showcase the company’s creativity and innovation. Some notable concepts include the Terzo Millennio, a fully electric concept car that uses supercapacitors instead of traditional batteries, and the Egoista, a single-seat concept car inspired by a fighter jet.
8)The partnership with Audi
In 1998, Lamborghini was purchased by the Volkswagen Group, which also owns Audi. This partnership allowed Lamborghini to benefit from Audi’s engineering expertise while maintaining its distinct Italian design and heritage.
Conclusion
Lamborghini’s attention to detail in the design and manufacturing of these cars is second to none, and the result is that every vehicle is a true work of art.
If you ever pictured yourself driving the world’s most sought-after cars or felt curious to know what it feels like to reach 100 km/h in 2,9 seconds, but nobody has ever given you the opportunity, then you can book your test drive with BullBar.
You can find us in front of Lamborghini’s official factory & museum, the only place where you can deeply immerse yourself in its fantastic world.
