The automotive sector is a factory of dreams for the most passionate. Among all the constellation of firms that make us sigh we can mention Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati or Aston Martin. However, each and every one of them has a past that, in addition to being glorious, also has a high dose of drama. Yes, since in many moments of their lives they have been on a tightrope and on the verge of disappearing. But there are also celebrations.
Lamborghini is one of those brands with tradition. True, she is not the oldest of her peers but her legacy and history does match them and one only has to look back to realize what she has accomplished. Especially in recent years though its beginnings were also groundbreaking by foundational concept. Now in the brand they are celebrating because they celebrate nothing more and nothing less than six decades of life. An exciting life...
Lamborghini was founded on May 7, 1963 as a spin-off from the tractor manufacturer that came to light in 1948...
As you know, On May 7, 1963, Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini Sas was born. Its creator was none other than Ferruccio Lamborghini, although his foundation was not directly as a sports car manufacturer. It arose as a spin-off of the company that was born in 1948 and that was dedicated to the manufacture of tractors. The reason for creating it was none other than the continuous problems that Ferruccio had with the clutch of his Ferrari 250 GTB.
After complaining to Enzo Ferrari and telling him that his cars "were rubbish" he decided to find out for himself what was going on. And his surprise was that the 250 GTB used the same clutch as his tractors. From then on he decided to create his brand of cars with which to compete against Ferrari. it was like that The 1964 GT was born in 350. Its first model and the myth that debuted the 3.5-liter V12 block at 60º with 320 CV of power. From there the legend is immeasurable.
However It would not be until 1966 that the Lamborghini Miura would be born premiering the trade names with the bulls as protagonists. It was designed by the great Marcello Gandini for Bertone and is today among the most beautiful cars of all time. However, his technique was not revolutionary because he inherited from the 400 GT the suspension and the 3.9 liter V12 engine with a power that oscillated between the 350 CV (257 kW) and the 385 CV (283 kW).
What is the present and future of the house of Sant'Agata Bolognese?
Lamborghini is currently part of the Volkswagen Group. In recent months there has been much talk about a possible sale but for the moment it has not been closed. Now it's a renowned manufacturer of supercars that is beginning its transition to electrification massive. But before that, it has not had any qualms about making the leap to one of the most lucrative commercial segments of the moment, since launched the Urus SUV on the market...
The latest great innovation from Lamborghini has been the plug-in hybrid Revuelto. It is his first vehicle equipped with this technology but it will not be the last to be electrified. The replacement for the Huracán will arrive in 2024 and will do so equipped with a hybrid powertrain. But the definitive step towards the new paradigm will come in 2025 with the official debut of what will be its first one hundred percent electric vehicle. Meanwhile they will continue to preserve their essence.
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Source - Lamborghini
