Lamborghini

Lamborghini

Lamborghini is an exotic supercar brand based in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy. The company was founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini, who ran a tractor and heater business prior. Driven into bankruptcy by the energy crisis in the early '70s, Lamborghini was sold and has since been owned by a number of companies, including Chrysler and current owner Audi AG, which itself is owned by the Volkswagen Group.

Most agree that Lamborghini is a super-fast car that is very interesting. Many wealthy people who do not hesitate to buy this car for collection. Here are five facts you need to know about Italian cars, as quoted dariplanetoddity.com

The first fact

Lamborghini is one of the fastest cars in the world. Car Le Mans version of the Murcielago R-GT can run at speeds of 370 kilometers per hour. In addition, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 also has that can be invited to run 340 km per hour. Both models use a V12 engine with a capacity over 6,000 cc.

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

The LP640 version was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2006, as a facelift for the coupé version. It features a 6.5 Litre engine, now producing 640 PS (631 hp/471 kW), improving performance substantially. Like the base Murciélago, the engine is mounted “backwards”, with the transmission in front of the engine and the differential behind it, instead of a transaxle normally seen on mid-engine cars. There were also a few minor external changes, primarily to the low air intakes.LP640 Roadster at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show.

the second fact
 
Did you know that Lamborghini was built by an independent company, but went bankrupt in 1978 and sold to Chrysler. In 1998, the German company, Audi AG, took over and became pemilik Lamborghini.

The third fact
 
Most of the models produced by Lamborghini 12 cylinder engine in V configuration (V12), although the newest model, Gallardo, use a V10 engine. Clearly, the Lamborghini was never produced a car with less than a V8 engine.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder

"New Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder brings a new dimension to the Gallardo through the ranks of the extreme design and superior performance in its class," said President and CEO of Automobile Lamborghini, Stephan Winkelman in its official release.

Gallardo carrying capacity of 5200 cc, V10 and has a 560 PS power at 8,000 rpm rotation. Acceleration 0-100 km, 4 seconds. Claims a maximum speed of 324 km / h.

The most striking difference from the previous Gallardo, apply this product features an open roof (soft-top). In addition, there is a change in the bumper, headlights and rear, and a hydraulic suspension that can raise the body up to 5 cm.

The car is designed in Ufficio Tecnico Lamborghini, Technical Department of Sant Agata, Italy, is a development of previous products. 40 PS greater strength and reduced weight of 20 kg. Thus, the performance is more ok!

The fourth fact

Lamborghini was first produced in 1963 and the name 350GTV. With a top speed of 280 km per hour, 350GTV very quickly in that year. Lamborghini's first car that can run faster than 300 km per hour was produced in 1974, the Countach models.

lamborghini 350GTV

Engine: 12 cylinders 60º V
Displacement: 3464 ccm
Horsepower: 360 @ 8000 rpm
Maximum speed: 280 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a s
Weight: 1050 kg
LxWxH (cm): 450 x 173 x 122
Design: Franco Scaglione


Lamborghini was first produced in 1963 and the name 350GTV. With a top speed of 280 km per hour, 350GTV very quickly in that year. Lamborghini's first car that can run faster than 300 km per hour was produced in 1974, the Countach models.

The fifth fact

Countach, Diablo, and Murcielago all have scissor doors that rotate and move-in hinge near the front door, but not for the Gallardo. Countach and Diablo are no longer manufactured, so mobilLamborghini with scissor doors is currently only Murcielago.

Lamborghini Countach

Lamborghini Murciélago

Lamborghini Murciélago

Lamborghini Countach, Diablo SV and Murciélago