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My Inspiration
A brand of passion celebrates
its anniversary: Discover more
about 50 years of Lamborghini.
also has 12 cylinders. With its 5.2-liter
engine that harnesses 335kW (455hp)
output, Lamborghini ushered in a new
era. The extremely long first-gear ratio
transforms starting into an art form. If,
like Sanna, you are able to go easy on
the throttle, you can achieve a wheelspin
start and use first gear even while taking
curves at high speed – the gear ratio
allows the car to exit them at speeds up
to over 100 kilometers per hour.
Completing the trio is the current
top-of-the-range Lamborghini model,
which the manufacturer introduced
into its fabled 12-cylinder club in 2011.
The Aventador puts everything else in
the shade: The LP700-4 with a carbon-
fiber-reinforced monocoque provides
lightweight construction modeled on
Formula One cars. Its 515kW (700 hp)
output is transmitted to all four wheels,
boosting its already breathtaking
driving dynamics still further. And the
Aventador Roadster combines this
dynamism with the experience of open-
top driving. Never before has it been
easier to handle a Lamborghini, pro-
vided the driver doesn’t ignore the
electronic assistance systems. “Always
look in the direction you want to go,”
advises Sanna, smiling. “Especially
when the back of the Aventador starts
fish tailing!”
After a thrilling demonstration,
Giorgio Sanna drives the roadster into
Sant’Agata Bolognese at a leisurely
pace, parks up and gently closes the car
door. Allowing his gaze to wander
over the three sports car icons gathered
for the family photo, he reiterates
what it is that has kept the brand going
for 50 years: “We live and breathe
these cars. We are attached to each
and every Lamborghini.” «
Giorgio Sanna at
the rear of the
Countach: The
1988 model still
has a futuristic
appearance.
Closely related:
45 years separate
Miura and Aventador.
Both are real
eye-catchers.
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