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The Lamborghini Murciélago established three international speed records for a series production car: the greatest distance covered in one hour, and fastest times to complete 100 km and 100 miles
Saturday 16th February 2002 The Lamborghini Murciélago established three international speed records for a series production car: the greatest distance covered in one hour, and fastest times to complete 100 km and 100 miles. The testing took place at Italy’s Prototipo ring. The car passed the 100 km marker after just 18:44.9 minutes, and 100…
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Filming of a new motoring show hosted by Jeremy Clarkson was abandoned after a member of the production team crashed a £140,000 Lamborghini Diablo
Monday 13th March 2000 Filming of a new motoring show hosted by Jeremy Clarkson was abandoned after a member of the production team crashed a £140,000 Lamborghini Diablo. The man lost control of the car after driving it out of an underground car park in Park Lane, in London’s West End. It careered across two…
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At the 1996 Geneva Motor Show the Lamborghini Diablo SV (Sport Veloce) was presented, a simplified and more sporty version of the Diablo, inspired by the legendary Miura SV
Thursday 7th March 1996 At the 1996 Geneva Motor Show the Lamborghini Diablo SV (Sport Veloce) was presented, a simplified and more sporty version of the Diablo, inspired by the legendary Miura SV. With an engine power of 525 bhp, reduced weight and a shorter final drive ratio the car reaches 100 km/h in less…
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The Lamborghini Diablo VT, 4WD, was introduced to the press and the public during the Geneva Motor Show
Thursday 4th March 1993 The Lamborghini Diablo VT, 4WD, was introduced to the press and the public during the Geneva Motor Show. Also introduced at the show was the Aston Martin DB7, powered by a 335 horsepower supercharged 3.2 litre in-line six cylinder engine, while the latest Vantage model of the DB7 was powered by…
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Ferrucio Lamborghini, founder of the marque which bears his name, died aged 76
Saturday 20th February 1993 Ferrucio Lamborghini, founder of the marque which bears his name, died aged 76. His mechanical know-how led him to enter tractor manufacturing in 1948, when he founded Lamborghini Trattori, which quickly became an important manufacturer of agricultural equipment in the midst of Italy’s post-war economic reform. In late 50s and early…
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After 19 years and 1997 cars produced, the Lamborghini Countach model went out of production giving way to the new Diablo model
Monday 7th May 1990 After 19 years and 1997 cars produced, the Lamborghini Countach model went out of production giving way to the new Diablo model. Countach’s design pioneered and popularized the wedge-shaped, sharply angled look popular in many high-performance sports cars. It also popularized the “cab forward” design concept, which pushes the passenger compartment…
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The 200 mph, 492 bhp mid-engined Lamborghini Diablo was presented to the public at the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo
Sunday 21st January 1990 The 200 mph, 492 bhp mid-engined Lamborghini Diablo was presented to the public at the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo. The Diablo, carried on Lamborghini’s tradition of naming its cars after breeds of fighting bull. The Diablo was named after a ferocious bull raised by the Duke of Veragua in…
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Although the terms of the deal were not disclosed, the media reported that Chrysler had paid $25 million for Lamborghini, which at the time was experiencing financial difficulties
Thursday 23rd April 1987 Although the terms of the deal were not disclosed, the media reported that Chrysler had paid $25 million for Lamborghini, which at the time was experiencing financial difficulties. Lamborghini was established in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini (1916-1993), a wealthy Italian industrialist who made his fortune building tractors and air-conditioning systems, among…
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Not many Chicagoans had an opportunity to take a close look at an exotic Lamborghini Countach, except at the 1986 auto show
Saturday 8th February 1986 Not many Chicagoans had an opportunity to take a close look at an exotic Lamborghini Countach, except at the 1986 auto show. Built in Italy, the Countach had scissors-style doors and a sticker price that topped a whopping $100,000. The same year, marketers for the new Yugo tried in vain to…
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