This book tells the amazing story of the Lamborghini Urraco. It describes the problems that beset this little supercar, and why it never got the chance it truly deserved. After its demise, the Urraco lived on in the form of the Silhouette and the Jalpa, and both these models are also covered in detail in the pages of this book. The unique Bravo and Athon concept cars are also described. Featuring detailed advice for potential buyers, as well as over 300 photos and illustrations, this is a fascinating and practical account of a supercar classic.
The Story of Lamborghini is a pocket-sized and wonderfully designed celebration of this most astonishing of supercar manufacturers. With their incredible looks and performance to match, Ferruccio Lamborghini's cars have been synonymous with speed and exclusivity for more than 60 years. In The Story of Lamborghini, every aspect of the legendary brand's success is celebrated, from Ferruccio's famous argument with Enzo Ferrari that led to the creation of the company, to Lamborghini's position at the peak of jaw-dropping design and construction. Lamborghini has produced some of the most sought-after cars ever made. From the Miura of the 1960s to the Countach of the 1980s, and from the Diablo of the 1990s to the extraordinary Revuelto hypercar of today, this famous marque is a by-word for outrageous styling and performance - since 1990, all Lamborghini sports cars have boasted a top speed of over 200mph. Filled with stunning imagery and insightful commentary, The Story of Lamborghini charts the history of this legendary marque in a package that will sit perfectly on any car fan's bookshelf.
To celebrate Lamborghini's first 50 years, authors and professionals from different fields narrate its history, present, and future in a completely new way. Lamborghini, one of the most famous and iconic of all automobile brands, will turn 50 in 2013 (1963 - 2013). Over the course of this half century, it has gradually established itself as a leader in its sector, integrating perfectly into the culture of its time and becoming a symbol of innovation in design and technology, as well as a phenomenon in culture and communication. This beautifully illustrated book describes every step of the journey, with references to cinema, technology, design and the work of the men who made their fortune from the brand. It is not the usual book about cars written for car enthusiasts, but a broader and more complex project with six carefully structured chapters (1. The history; 2. The technological innovation; 3. The design; 4. The people; 5. The image; 6. The future), accompanied by spectacular images of all the models produced up to now, revealing how Lamborghini made its way into the collective imagination and became the legend it is today. It is a large-format volume with 200 beautiful colour images, brilliantly evoking a surprising combination of tradition and innovation for all those who are interested in design, technology, material culture, communication and, of course, the classic qualities of Italian manufacture at its best.
Readers will learn that Lamborghinis are some of the sportiest luxury vehicles on the market. They combine innovative design with high-end performance to become one of the most sought-after vehicles money can buy. Readers will be introduced to Ferruccio Lamborghini, who began his automobile company, Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini, as a powerful and very wealthy man. His goal was to build a sports car capable of competing with Ferrari. In 1963, he purchased a large plot of land just outside of Bologna, Italy, on which he built a large, ultramodern factory. The first model, the 350 GTV, debuted at the Turin Auto Show in November 1963 and it was very well received.
Nearly 50 years ago, upstart high-end sports car manufacturer Lamborghini set the performance car world on its ear with its stunning supercar, the Miura. Wrapped in a svelte Marcello Gandini - designed body and powered by a 350-horsepower V-12, the Miura instantly made every other car look antiquated. Lamborghini Supercars 50 Years is devoted exclusively to all of Lamborghini's ultimate performance cars. No enthusiast of these world-class sports cars will want to miss it!
For 40 years, Lamborghini has been one of the world's most flamboyant and exotic car marques. Written by a long-term Lamborghini insider, the book tells, for the first time, the real story of the men who kept the Italian company alive, making cars bought by wealthy business executives, show business celebrities, and sports stars. Custodians of Lamborghini have included Chrysler and businessmen in Switzerland and Asia. Now Lamborghini sits alongside Bugatti at Audi, part of the Volkswagen Group. Previous Lamborghini books have been little more than collections of pictures of the cars and technical descriptions, but this one describes the character of the men whose passion for Lamborghini kept the company alive. The book is published in 2004 as the all-new Lamborghini Gallardo goes on sale, 41 years after the original 350GTV burst onto the scene at the Turin auto show.
Ferrari and Lamborghini have been at the head of racing for decades, but what is it that makes them different? One is known for its scissor doors and the other has sold the most expensive car of all time at a whopping $35 million. These facts and stats, and many others, presented in text, sidebars, and comparison charts, make comparing and contrasting a lively, enjoyable discussion for your reluctant readers.
This book tells the story of Lamborghini, from the humble background of founder Ferruccio Lamborghini to the brand's modern reputation as one of the most stylish supercars.
Explore one of the most legendary cars of all time, from its birth as the LP400 through its evolution into the 5000 Quattrovalvole, and the latest Diablo. Dron goes behind the scenes of the Lamborghini factory to chart the checkered history of the company and its successive management eras. Filled with driving impressions, road test details, model specs and special feature panels.
