What's inside the Reventón is just as evil as what's outside. A V12 engine housing 641 horse-power and a rumoured 210 mph top speed. The Lamborghini Reventón owes a lot of its prowess to the Lamborghini Murciélago but some may also say that the Reventón is its own animal. The aggressive angles compounded by its show-stopping finish makes it just look sinister. It's perhaps one of the most aggressive looking Lamborghinis from the time it was first introduced to us. Inspired by the world's fastest aeroplanes is the Lamborghini Reventón. If Darth Vader could drive any car, it would be this. ![]() The Countach will forever be an icon in the Lamborghini family and enough to be in our top 5. If you're familiar with some of the most recent Lamborghinis then you can probably see the aesthetic elements of the Countach. The Countach was given a trademark V12 engine but churned out 455 horsepower and went up to 185mph. This helped to distinguish the Countach from the other supercars of its time. The Countach was praised for its superior handling, traction, grip and balance. ![]() What made the Countach superior to the Miura was the fact that it solved a lot of problems the Miura had: The Lamborghini Countach went through several iterations which stopped at the Countach QV that celebrated the 25th anniversary of Lamborghini - who gave this car much more than it needed. ![]() What it looks like on the outside doesn't do it justice to what it's hiding underneath. Its impact on the Lamborghini marque is enough to earn it the first entry into our list of the Top 5 Lamborghinis of all time. The Miura looks elegant and is instantly recognisable. What set the Miura apart from other cars of its time is that it was able to offer the driver the ability to feel what it was like to drive with a hint of fear. The Miura was packing an ear-shattering V12 engine which produced 380 horsepower and a top speed of 170 mph. I still answer with one word: Miura.” – Ferruccio Lamborghini.įerruccio Lamborghini’s admiration for this car is absolute and it's iconic due to it being credited as the first modern-day supercar. This car was also Ferruccio's response to his encounter with Enzo Ferrari and what a response it was! “When people ask me nowadays to describe my ideal car. When you see it, so many things just hit you. It just had to go first, just look at it. have celebrated this by counting down our Top 5 Lamborghinis of All Time. Lamborghini has released numerous iconic vehicles with no loss of enthusiasm and William George & Co. The rest of the story is well documented. What is remarkable about this exchange was that Ferruccio realised at this point that he will endeavour to make the perfect car. The Birth of LamborghiniĪfter approaching Enzo Ferrari, Ferruccio explained his problems with his Ferrari to which Enzo replied to a surprised Ferruccio Lamborghini: “Lamborghini, you may be able to drive a tractor, but you will never be able to handle a Ferrari Properly.” Not just Ferrari… Il Commendatore himself. This resulted in recurring trips to the factory for repairs.Īfter one time too many, an enraged Ferruccio took his problem directly to Ferrari. One of which came from his Ferrari which had a clutch that did not agree with the driving style of Ferruccio. Ferruccio vs Il Commendatoreįerruccio who was an engineer at heart managed to find faults in the luxury cars that he drove. However, it was the relationship with his Ferrari which later transformed his ambitions and began a rivalry which still exists today. The vision behind the company came from Ferruccio Lamborghini who originally produced tractors which were in need after the end of WW2.Īfter accumulating success and wealth, Ferruccio housed an enviable collection of luxury cars featuring the likes of Maserati, Mercedes and Ferrari. Lamborghini is an Italian automobile maker who is best known for producing luxury sports cars.ĭespite only being founded 55 years ago, their signature designs have been adored by many generations which illustrate how much of an influence Lamborghini has had on the automobile world. The next manufacturer to feature on our list is no other than the fighting bull, Lamborghini. ![]() William George welcomes you to another top 5 countdown. New Countdown - Top 5 Lamborghinis of All-Time
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