![]() ![]() Some might say it’s an appropriately gruesome name choice, too the bull is infamous for killing a matador in 1914. Lamborghini Veneno (2013)Īn over-the-top pantomime on wheels, the Aventador-based Veneno and Veneno Roadster (pictured) were named after an appropriately fast and strong bull. Click here to read more about Lamborghini’s SUV announcement. Established in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini, the Lamborghini brand has become synonymous with luxury sports cars known for their striking designs and. A fitting name for a bulky, muscular SUV. The Urus (or Auroch by another name) is a giant ancestor of modern cattle, measuring an enormous 1.8 metres across the shoulders. If Lamborghini sticks with the concept’s Urus name for its production 4×4, it won’t be breaking with tradition. The Urus SUV is Lamborghini’s most popular model and greatest sales hit. ![]() Click here to read CAR’s review of the latest Lamborghini Aventador SV. A good or bad thing, depending on your point of view. The successor to the Murcielago, it’s better in almost every way and lacks some of the older car’s scare factor. The latest in the line of V12 Lamborghinis is named after a successful fighting bull from the early 1990s. Likewise, the four-door Estoque concept of 2008 was named after the estoc, a sword traditionally used by matadors. A ‘sharp’ model that turned into a best-seller (of sorts) with 1227 sold between 19. As with most Lamborghini models, the Murciélago evolved during its production run, culminating in the 661-horsepower, 213-mph LP670-4 Superveloce (Italian for super fast) version. The means a matador’s sword in Spanish and is often referred to the bullfighter himself. Research Lamborghini car and SUV pricing and get news, reviews, specs, photos, videos and more - everything for Lamborghini owners, buyers and enthusiasts. The Espada was born from Lamborghini’s desire to introduce a luxurious four-seater in his line-up (Ferrucio was always more of a GT man at heart than a supercar fan). The Islero was perhaps one of the less loved Lambos and the Urraco’s lack of sales success brought the company to its knees. Lamborghinis Islero (1968 – 1969) and Urraco (1972 – 1979)īoth the Urraco and the Islero (pictured above) take their names from a bullfight during which the Urraco-bred Miura bull killed a famed matador. The age of the supercar (a term put into popular parlance by CAR’s LJK Setright) had arrived. The mid-engined Miura redefined the concept of a sports car with its transverse-mounted V12, 170mph-plus top speed and lithe, Ford GT40 influenced styling. The short name, applied to the fiercest and most powerful bulls, was just what Ferruccio needed to describe his engineers’ ground-breaking creation. There is also the Urus, the brand's sole SUV offering and one of Lamborghini's most profitable models.It’s not a surprise that the Miura family were proud when they found out that Lamborghini had named a car after their line of bulls. The Lamborghini model list reads like a car fans dream list: Gallardo, Diablo, Murcielago, Huracan and Aventador. Fast forward to today and Lamborghini has created some of the most mouthwatering, emotional and desirable supercars ever. It was revolutionary, futuristic and like nothing else that had ever been built before. It was the Lamborghini Miura however that took the company to the next level. Produced in just 63 units, the first few-off hybrid car boasts the lowest power-to-weight ratio of any other Lamborghini with a V12 engine, and its top speed exceeds 350 km/h. From this initial success Lamborghini continued to build high end cars. A real masterpiece of engineering and technology with an extraordinary design, both functional and futuristic, that elicits excitement right from the first glance. RM Sotheby’s will be offering this ultra low-mileage 1990 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition by Bertone for sale on the. Soon afterwards Lamborghini released the Lamborghini 350 GT at the Turin Motor Show. FOR SALE: 1990 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition by Bertone. The rivalry had begun and Lamborghini decided to turn his hobby into a passion. When he provided Enzo Ferrari feedback on some of the shortfalls in his cars, Ferrari told him to buzz off (paraphrasing). ![]() Like anyone who comes into wealth, he bought several luxury cars, including a Ferrari. Learn about every model the iconic Lamborghini company has ever created.įerruccio Lamborghini took old military machines and re-purposed them as agriculture supplies such as tractors. ![]() Contents: Current Models / Legacy Models / Few Off Specials / Concepts / Race Cars Every Lamborghini Ever MadeĮvery Lamborghini car ever made in one place. ![]()
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