Category Archives: History

Lamborghini Espada side and front view

50 years of Lamborghini Espada and Islero celebrated with an Italian tour through Umbria, Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna

Sant’Agata Bolognese, 13 September 2018 – Twenty classic Lamborghinis, comprising Espadas and Isleros, gathered on 7 September in Perugia to start the tour organized by Lamborghini Polo Storico in celebration of their 50th anniversary. It was 1968 when the House of Sant’Agata Bolognese presented its first four-seater (Espada) and the evolution of its 2+2 (Islero).

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Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster side view

How does a monocoque work?

What is a monocoque?

In the realm of supercars, a lot of fancy words get thrown around quite a bit. At times it can feel like many of them are made up. That may hold true for some of these words, but it does not for monocoque. What is a monocoque and how does one work? In simple terms, a monocoque is a type of structural design that is utilized in many supercars, but we can go into more detail here. Read the rest of this entry >>

Two Lamborghini Avantador SVJ

Watch Lamborghini break Nürburgring records

Lamborghini Nürburgring full onboard record videos

Lamborghini models have taken more than their fair share of positions on the production car leaderboards for lap times at the Nürburgring, and the best part about every record attempt is that each official record from Lamborghini comes with a video. Through the wonder of YouTube, we can watch all the Lamborghini Nürburgring full onboard record videos that Lamborghini has posted. Read the rest of this entry >>

Lamborghini Avantador SVJ side view

What is the fastest production car?

What car holds the Nürburgring production car record?

Nürburgring lap times are often used as a yardstick for who makes the fastest car. Not only is it a judge of top speed, but it also judges high speed cornering, durability, and other aspects that make a great car. After driving the Nürburgring for just one lap, most drivers feel like they have gone through an entire endurance race. It’s no wonder why the coveted Nürburgring top lap time is important for performance production cars. What car holds the Nürburgring production car record currently? We can tell you! Read the rest of this entry >>

Lamborghini Huracan EVO side view

When was the first Lamborghini V10?

Which Lamborghini models have V10 engines?

Ever since the 350GT debuted with a V12 engine under the hood, Lamborghini has been known for pushing out spectacular supercars with engines that have a high cylinder count. The V12 is the engine that sort of steals the show in the Aventador, but what about its smaller V10 brother? Which Lamborghini models have V10 engines? Read the rest of this entry >>

Lamborghini Diablo side view

Lamborghini Diablo trivia

History of the Lamborghini Diablo

The Diablo came out at a complicated time for Lamborghini. They were coming off the success of the Countach and needed another vehicle to capture that magic. They were also recently acquired by Chrysler, and they needed a car that could keep up with modern supercars that could go in excess of 200 mph. When the Diablo debuted in 1990, it did all that and more! Let’s learn more about the history of the Lamborghini Diablo. Read the rest of this entry >>