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.
