Therefore, here's a list of most of their cars and their details. The Lamborghini GT was the first production vehicle produced by Lamborghini. Its success ensured the company's survival, establishing it as a viable competitor with sports car maker Ferrari. With its kerb weight of 1, kilograms 3, lb , the GT could accelerate from 0 to kilometres per hour 0. Production of the GT began in with the 4-liter cylinder engine that had already been used in the last 23 GT models.
How much torque? What size engine? How many cylinders? How much power? The Lamborghini Miura is a sports car produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini between and Curb weight: 1, kg 2, lb. Engine: cc V Designer: Marcello Gandini at Bertone. Production: —73; built. The Lamborghini Espada was a four-seat GT made f0r 10 years starting in It sold alongside the amazing Lamborghini Miura. The Espada car was designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone. The original design of the dashboard was inspired by the Marzal concept car.
It used a monocoque steel body with suspension was fully independent it even had double wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars which was amazing in the day. Powered by a V12 engine with six Weber side-draft carburetors and 24 valves commanded by two chain-driven overhead camshafts per bank, it was way ahead of its day. The gearbox was mounted in block with the engine.
Engine: 3. Production: ; made. Kerb weight: 1, kg 3, lb. Powered by a silky-smooth four-liter V delivering hp through a five-speed gearbox, performance was very impressive for the day, with 0—60 coming up in less than six seconds, and a mph top speed. Large, power-assisted, four-wheel Girling disc brakes handled stopping chores. Designer: Mario Marazzi at Carrozzeria Marazzi. Engine: 3, cc Production: ; Islero: units; Islero S: units; Total: units. The car was thus redesigned and re-thought.
The new vehicle was christened the Jarama and debuted in Production: —; Jarama: units; Jarama S: units; Total: units. It was introduced at the Turin Auto Show in but was not put on sale until ; production ended in It was named after a breed of bull. Production: ; produced. Width: 1, mm Length: 4, mm Although the Miura was a tough act to follow, Lamborghini did it in style with the Countach, perhaps the most iconic bedroom poster car of all. The Turin Auto Show presented the perfect opportunity, but of course, he needed a car.
Attracting a man of his calibre represented quite a coup for Lamborghini. He also hired two young engineers, Giampaolo Dallara and Giampaolo Stanzani. Against all the odds, the team managed to create the quite beautiful GTV. But the GTV was a revelation. It announced to the world that Lamborghini had arrived. Everyone, including Enzo Ferrari, took notice.
It was powered by the Bizzarrini-designed V12 engine and styled by Italian coachbuilders, Touring. With a top speed of mph and a mph time of 7. The arrival of the Lamborghini GT was almost inevitable. The engine was increased to a 4. In total, GTs were built. This photograph shows the inside of a Lamborghini GT.
Ferruccio Lamborghini put total faith in his young engineers, Dallara and Stanzani, who were working on a project codenamed TP. The car was powered by the 4. The chassis was made of bent, welded-steel that was drilled to make it lighter. Ferruccio approved the project, arguing it would be good advertising for the brand.
This was not to be the case. The chassis was ill-conceived and needed further work. The result was one of the truly great cars ever to grace this planet. A breathtakingly gorgeous car that is perhaps the most beautiful of all-time. A year after its arrival as a chassis at the Turin Motor Show, Lamborghini had created a masterpiece.
Good grief. Crowds gathered, with people eager to catch a glimpse of this other-worldly creation. Casino Square was gridlocked. With orders flooding in, Lamborghini was becoming wealthier all the time.
Money was invested in a new prototype called the Marzal. The work of Bertone and Gandini, the Marzal was the first Lamborghini to feature gull-wing doors and became the star of many motor shows. Next up for Lamborghini was the Miura Roadster. Introduced at the Brussels Motor Show, the car was designed to gauge the reaction of the public to a topless Lamborghini.
The reaction was favourable, but few orders were received. As a result, it remained as a prototype. In March that same year, Lamborghini did launch an entirely new car. At 6,, lire, it was expensive, but it had an exquisite interior and an impressive list of standard specification. Again powered by the 4. After the beauty of the Miura, the Islero was more sedate effort and only Isleros were built. Lamborghini said goodbye in by building the even more luxurious Islero GTS, of which 70 units were sold.
Sitting above the Islero in the Lamborghini range, the Espada would go on to enjoy a ten-year production run. Quite clearly inspired by the Marzal concept car, the Espada was a two-door Lamborghini with seating for four. Check out the ducts on the bonnet, the partially covered rear wheels and the way in which the design of the body hides the huge amount of interior space.
Oh, and talking of the interior…. Lamborghini was on a roll. The company planned a series of upgrades for its existing model line-up, which started with the Miura in The Miura S saw the power increased to hp, the addition of electric windows and a far more luxurious interior. Options included air conditioning and leather.
Outside, the S was marked by chrome trim and a S-shaped lightning bolt on the rear of the car. Alas, it was not to be. A mere were built and it was the last front-engined sports car, Lamborghini built. The Urraco of heralded a change in direction for Lamborghini. To accommodate the Urraco, Lamborghini expanded its factory by nearly square metres, but once again, the Urraco failed to win the hearts of Lamborghini devotees.
Which is a shame, because it remains a timeless piece of design by Marcello Gandini. So with new models failing to hit the target, Lamborghini was forced, once again, into upgrading its more successful models.
At that time Ferruccio had clear ideas for his future: he wants to get married and exploit the incredible opportunities starting out in his Country, which is just wriggling away from war and where a new air of freedom and enterprise is inhaled. Back to Italy Ferruccio finds a very particular situation: due to its geographical position away from the main roadways and infrastructure, the Centese area emerged from the conflict in better shape than many other areas, but, agriculture is now in crisis, after being for centuries the major source of income in the area.
In this situation, there are some unique opportunities and Ferruccio is immediately caught up by the libertarian euphoria, the Italy-after-war redemption spirit, and by the simplified bureaucratic load required to begin industrial activities that boosts employment and decides to test its technical and mechanical knowledge sometimes futuristic like the Diesel engine. He clearly foresees a new market for agriculture automation on large economies of scale.
At this time the market is dominated by Fiat, Landini, Motomeccanica, all of whom were still producing vehicles with combustion engines. Thus for several reasons there was plenty space for technological improvement.
The degree of success is evident by the many farmers that admire, evaluate and buy the tractors. Thus, he decides to expand production. In annual production reaches pieces, the company employs 30 workers and administration is carefully followed by Annita, who Ferruccio has married a few months earlier. At the beginning of the 50s the move from manufacturer to industrialist happens. The number of employees increases with the growth of production, the name of Ferruccio is famous in the world by now and the atmosphere in the company is cheerful and relaxed.
The sales network was born during these years. Initially Ferruccio tried finding the main customers, personally creating the distribution chain and meeting agents at the trade fairs. The production unit requires more and more space. The plant grows almost continuously: it is just before the economic boom and Ferruccio has once again hit the mark.
He has a uncanny ability to understand what people want a minute before the competition does. This is confirmed by the fact that, for some years now, he has been producing tractors with Diesel engine and he soon obtains the license from MWM Motoren Werke Mannheim to produce these engines in Italy. In the Italian government issues a new law granting loans to farmers for the purchase of farm machinery provided that it is produced domestically.
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