Celebrate six decades of outrageous, unforgettable Lamborghini cars
with this must-have volume featuring fascinating history and stunning
photography. Sixty years ago, Ferruccio Lamborghini put the sports car
world on notice with the introduction of his V-12-powered 350 GT. Just
three years later, in 1966, Lamborghini stunned the automotive
establishment with its introduction of the stunning Miura, the first
mid-engine production car. Rivals at the 1966 Geneva Auto Show could
only stare in wonder. Wrapped in a svelte Marcello Gandini–penned
body and powered by a 350-horsepower V-12, the Miura instantly made
every other sports car look antiquated, including those offered by
Lamborghini’s Italian rival, Ferrari. It would be two years before
Ferrari offered its own mid-engine reply in the form of the 206 Dino
GT. For Lamborghini, there was the time before the Miura and the time
after the Miura. It marked a sea change not only for the Sant’Agata
manufacturer but for the sports car world broadly. The Supercar had
arrived. In 1974, Lamborghini again shocked the automotive world with
the mad Countach (an Italian expression one might utter at the sight
of a beautiful woman), another Gandini masterpiece. Wide, low, and
purposeful, the Countach completely redefined the supercar template,
in the process becoming the poster car of choice for children of all
ages the world over. As Supercars evolved to Hypercars, Audi acquired
Lamborghini, giving new life to the firm and unleashing a series of
amazing cars from the Murcielago to the Gallardo to the Aventador
and Huracan. Today, there is even the all-purpose Urus SUV! In this
richly detailed survey spanning 60 years of extreme performance, each
of Lamborghini’s seminal cars is detailed and complemented by
historic and commissioned photography and technical specifications.
Captivating to read and beautiful to behold, Lamborghini Supercars: 60
Years belongs in every sports-car fan’s collection.
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ISBN
9780760376607
Publisert
2022
Utgiver
Quarto Publishing Group USA
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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