Lamborghini is known worldwide for its high-performance sports cars. Located in a small village outside of Bologna (Italy), the company was founded by Italian businessman Feruccio Lamborghini.
Before he in sports cars, Lamborghini owned a tractor factory. According to the story told by his son, Lamborghini was not satisfied with the link in his Ferrari 250 GT, and went to Enzo Ferrari with a complaint. Ferrari Lamborghini sent away, says that he should stick to tractors, because he couldnt drive cars.
When Lamborghini came home, he realized that it was dismantled his Ferraris link and manufactured by the same company that the claws that he uses in his tractors manufactured. He fixed the problem using a spare part from his own factory.
Whether or not the story happened exactly as told, it is clear that Lamborghini started his business because he was sure he could beat the competition. He started the company Lamborghini Automobili Lamborghini 350GT in 1963, with the the company sold more than 130 models after displaying the prototype at the Turin Auto Show in 1963. Lamborghini 400 GT and 400 GT followed with the 2 + 2 in the following years. In 1965, the legendary Lamborghini Miura-which increased the name produced from the company to the heights of Ferrari and Maserati.
Although the cars were quickly sell globally, yet the car factory is not completely self-sufficient. Lamborghini maintained his successful tractor company for many years after he began with the production of sports cars. In 1974, however, the company received a setback. Earlier, had a South American company in an order placed so large that Lamborghini had to the tractor factory in order to comply with the upgrade. After he spent a large part of money upgrading the factory been, the customer the order will be canceled.
Lamborghini decided to sell the tractor company and focus on cars. For a while the company survived mostly on sales of the popular Miura. Once the company started to do good, Lamborghini sold the company for a Swiss investor and retired. His name, but remained with the company.
Lamborghini has experienced its share of ups and downs since then. The declared shortly after the founder withdrew, and it was bought and sold many times bankrupt. It passed through the hands of the Swiss, American and Indonesian interests through the years, and today the property of the German company Audi.
If you have ever seen a Lamborghini, you can probably understand the appeal of this distinctive cars. Most Lamborghini are aggressively looking, hugging the ground like a panther. Many models have doors that lift vertically instead of the opening to outside-a unique look invented by the brand. They immediately recognizable, and youre definitely turn heads while youre on the road in one.
As for driving a Lamborghini, there are many different models to choose from. They all have one thing in common, however: speed. A typical Lamborghini can accelerate fast enough pressure on you in your Chair and your stomach drop on the floor. The low attitude of the car increases its aerodynamic properties, and the large tires digging into the asphalt.
The qualities that make the perfect performance car, however, also have some disadvantages. Many Lamborghini models have a low mount, causing damage to the bottom a danger. Dont expect a lot of interior space or storage, either. Enforceability is generally sacrificed for performance. This is obviously not the type of car that you would use to help your friend move or go to the supermarket.
While close to the drive from a true F-1 race car driving a Lamborghini is, you dont have any special training to do it. The cost to buy one is priceless for many, but you can still experience the thrill of driving through a company that driving experience days offers. Many driving experiences take place at circuits, where do you get the chance of making the car acceleration, performance by curves, and more to explore in a safe environment.
If youre looking for an unforgettable experience, you wont find something like a Lamborghini. Their pure speed and power will give each driver a sensation, or on the highway or the circuit. As an opportunity to drive a comes your way, dont hesitate to take it. It Is sure to give you a ride that you will never forget.
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