Especially in the past, whatever movie we opened or which celebrity we saw, we would definitely come across a Lamborghini. The Italian brand has come up with dozens of iconic models that have taken their place in the minds and made a throne in the hearts so far. In this content, we wanted to make a compilation from the first model to the last model.
In fact, the Lamborghini brand takes its name from its owner, Feruccio Lamborghini’s last name. Lamborghini, which entered the market by producing tractors in 1916, changed its mind exactly 47 years later and started to produce sports cars. He produced the first sports car prototype in 1963 with names such as Giotto Bizzarini, Gian Paolo Dallara, Franco Scaglione and Bob Wallace. Let’s take a closer look at all the models produced by Lamborghini.
All models produced by Lamborghini:
They were able to fit the engine in the hood: 350 GT
Although the 350 GT was the first sports car Lamborghini produced, there was a 350 GTV model before that. This model has independent suspension, V12 engine with two camshafts, Scaglione designed aluminum chassis. The test drive was piloted by Bob Wallace. The design of the engine was undertaken by Bizzarrani. Since the V12 is such a powerful engine, it was very easy to reach 3-digit speeds.
The reason they gave up on the GTV prototype was that the engine did not fit in the hood, but with this model, the engine was successfully fitted into the hood. It intimidated Ferrari, which was a popular brand at the time it was released, and was seen as a competitor.
Granddaughter is here for you to ride: 400 GT
We can say that the Lamborghini 400 GT model has solved the capacity problems of the previous 350 GT model. Since the 350 GT is a two-seater, this model was released as 2+2 people by increasing the space capacity. Of course, these were not the only changes. The engine power was increased to 320 hp and the chassis was changed.
The Porsche-style synchromesh Lamborghini-designed transmission was used in the 400 GT, which would greatly improve the transmission. In other words, unlike the previous model, the number of seats was increased by 2 and a 4L V12 engine was added.
A pioneer in design: Miura
Lamborghini Miura has succeeded in being a pioneer in design. It also has the title of the first mass-produced vehicle with its engine placed in the middle. I would like to call this car ‘The Bull’ because it was named after the famous bull breeder of the time, Don Eduardo Miura. It was introduced by Ferruccio Lamborghini at the Turin Motor Show and received great acclaim.
Ferruccio Lamborghini had set a rule that was unclear whether he was doing his company good or bad. Designs made according to the rule would not participate in any races. For this reason, rivals used this design, which had no racing success, Ferrari 250 LM and Ford GT40 were produced, and great success was achieved in Le Mans races.
Best of its time: Espada
It is the place to say the most successful Lamborghini model of its time. A total of 1217 were produced. This model is also named after the sword used in bullfights, similar to the previous one. It will probably remind you of Renault Taurus at first glance, but it is not.
This model made its way into the Lamborghini range as a true four-seater because although the 400 GT was also a four-seater, the back was not comfortable at all. It also had disc brakes on all four wheels.
Named after the bull that killed a famous matador: Islero
Islero got its name from the bull that killed Manuel Rodriguez (Manolete), one of the famous matadors of the time, on August 28, 1947. This time, sad news awaits us on the chassis side. The chassis design was made by Carrozzeria Marazzi, a company owned by a former Touring employee, as Carrozzeria Touring, which designed Lamborghini’s chassis, went bankrupt.
This model was introduced at the Genoa Motor Show. A total of 225 Lamborghini Islero models were produced, which will replace the 400 GT. The model had a 3929 cc V12 engine with 325 hp and a 5-speed gearbox. The maximum speed of the vehicle is 260 km/h.
Our duty to obey the law: Jarama
Although it was designed by Bertone designer Marcello Gandini, its purpose is quite interesting. In 1970 Lamborghini had to redesign its Islero model to comply with US safety and emissions laws. They built the new version, Jarama, on the same platform used in Espada, but in an even shortened version.
The Jarama model used a 365 bhp V12 engine. In total, 327 Jaramas were produced. The car was named after the wrestling bulls bred near the Jarama river in Madrid, Spain.
Small but big impact: Urraco
The Lamborghini Urraco is one of two models (the other being the Jalpa) where the company uses an eight-cylinder engine. It takes its name from the small bulls bred to wrestle. Designed by Bertone designer Marcello Gandini, this model was unveiled at the Turin Motor Show.
At that time, taxes increased in Italy due to the oil crisis. Since there are not many affordable cars in the country, Lamborghini, Ferrari Dino and Maserati Curiosity considered producing an alternative car. Because it is cheap, its engine is weak and relatively inferior to others.
The legend of the upward swinging door begins: Countach
It must have been the fashion of those times, and it took its place in the market by producing the Lamborghini Countach model by participating in the ‘nobody producing wedge-shaped car’ trend. The main purpose of the design was to position the passenger compartment at the front to enlarge the engine bay. The Lamborghini Countach model, which was subjected to great criticism for its rear bumper design, was urgently regulated by informing the R&D team.
It got its name from the Piedmontese word Countach, which is the shout or shout that a man gives in response when he sees a beautiful woman. You know, aren’t there any upward-opening doors that we like so much? It was used for the first time in this model. It has a 455 hp V12 engine. The maximum speed it can reach is 305 km/h.
Do not remove the heads too much: Silhouette
The Lamborghini Silhouette model is one of the least produced models, with a total of 55 produced, 31 of which have reached the present day. Although it has a more pointed design than the Urraco, it is of great value for Lamborghini as the first model to apply the targa ceiling idea. It has an eight-cylinder engine with a displacement of 3 L placed transversely.
The Lamborghini Silhouette was introduced in 1976 at the Geneva Motor Show. Let’s say that the maximum speed is 260 km / h. Of course, since this was a somewhat unsuccessful model, it was replaced by Jalpa with the same appearance.
Arrived with a serious design flaw: Jalpa
Lamborghini Jalpa is known as the advanced and successful version of the Silhouette model. A 3.5 L eight-cylinder 255 hp engine was used so as not to strain the economy. 419 pieces of this model, which took its name from a famous bull breed, were produced. Let’s say that the maximum speed that Jalpa can reach is 235 km / h.
The only bad thing about the vehicle was that due to the structure and color of the interior material used, reflections were formed inside the vehicle and could affect the vision. In a short time, its sales were reduced due to these reasons and its production was stopped.
Known by everyone, our nickname is ‘Rambo Lambo’: LM002
The Lamborghini LM002 is the first SUV model car in the company’s history. Introduced at the Brussels Motor Show in 1986, a total of 328 units of this model were produced. This car, which was produced as a competitor to the HMMWV, the US military all-terrain vehicle of the period, had a 5.2 L twelve-cylinder engine. This model, also known as ‘Rambo Lambo’, was replaced by Lamborghini Urus over time.
Leaving even Satan behind: Diablo
Named after Diablo, which means devil in Spanish, this model is mid-engined, rear-wheel drive. The Lamborghini Diablo is the first Lamborghini model to exceed 320 kilometers per hour. Volkswagen group bought Lamborghini before this model and produced it as the first job.
Coming with a 550 hp 5.7 L V12 engine, a total of 758 Lamborghini Diablos were produced. As with almost every model, this model also has the signature of Marcello Gandini on the design part.
Just like Batman’s everyday car: Murciélago
The Lamborghini Murciélago was a flagship in the truest sense of the word, with its 575 hp 6.2 L V12 engine. Continuing the design path that started with the Countach, Lamborghini received the Red Dot design award with this model. In fact, another special version of this model was produced for the 40th anniversary of the company, as 50 pieces.
It was named after a bull named Murciélago, who survived 24 sword blows during a bullfight in Córdoba in 1879 and managed to get out of the arena without being killed by a matador, a rare event that could happen. ‘Isn’t this Batman’s everyday car?’ What you said is very true.
The most produced car in Lamborghini history: Gallardo
Lamborghini Gallardo is known as the company’s most produced car model. Although there was no gear lever, it had a transmission technology called e-gear shifting system, which could be used manually if desired with 6 gears. Although the maximum speed it can reach with its 5 L V12 engine is 310 km / h, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4 seconds.
Lamborghini Gallardo, which was given as a gift to the Italian police at the time of its production, takes its name from Francisco Gallardo, a famous Spanish wrestler bull breeder. 14,022 pieces of this model were produced.
Claiming to be as fast as airplanes: Reventon
The Lamborghini Reventon was first introduced at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Stating that a total of 20 were produced to be exhibited in one Lamborghini museum, the company stated in the official press release that the exterior design of the model was inspired by the ‘fastest airplanes’.
This model, with the names of each of its buyers stamped on the partition between the two seats, is named after a very famous bull that killed matador Felix Guzman in 1943. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 340 km/h, making it Lamborghini’s most powerful and expensive model. Doesn’t this model, which means ‘exploded’ in Spanish, really explode?
Organically at its best: Sesto Elemento
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, which means sixth element in Italian, is an extremely lightweight model with a 5.2 L V10 engine. Since the raw material of the car is carbon fiber, its name refers to carbon’s atomic number six in the periodic table. A total of 20 of this model were produced. Let’s say that the maximum speed is 350 km / h.
The last of its kind: Aventador
Much like the Reventon, the Aventador has a 60-degree V12 engine with a capacity of 6498 cc. With 700 horsepower, the Aventador accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 2.9 seconds. Its maximum speed is said to be 350 km/h. Replacing the Murciélago, the Aventador is advertised by Lamborghini as the ‘last of its kind’.
One of the more ‘aggressive’ current models: Huracán
The Lamborghini Huracán was first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2014. Equipped with a 610 hp 5.2 L V10 engine, the name of this model means ‘hurricane’ in Spanish. It is still produced today. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, and its maximum speed is known as 345 km/h.
There is also an integrated driving control system called ANIMA. When you look closely, be careful, you may fall in love. Of course, like every Lamborghini model, this model is named after the bull Huracán, who is famous for his courage.
And years later Lamborghini makes an SUV again: the Urus
Lamborghini Urus is the company’s second SUV model. Although it was first introduced as a concept at the Beijing Auto Show in 2012, production began in December 2017. It takes its name from Urus, known as the ancestor of modern domestic cattle, also known as aurochs. It is known as the fastest SUV in the world, going from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and with a top speed of 305 km/h.
We can see that the crossover SUV model, which comes with a 4 L twin-turbo V8 engine, fits the company’s aggressive design style. Lamborghini, which has a hand in the SUV market, which is growing a little more every day, produced this vehicle as a rival to SUV brands such as Bentley Bentayga, Audi Q7, VW Touareg, Rolls Royce Cullinan, Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover.
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