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02 October 2014

[Lamborghini]Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 unveiled at the 2014 Paris Mondial de l’Automobile Pioneering a new vision of mobility: First Lamborghini Plug-in Hybrid technolo

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• First plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology demonstrator providing a new Lamborghini cruising experience with superior power, daily drivability and comfort
• Hybrid system power: V10 5,2 l naturally aspirated engine combined with three electric motors delivers a total power of 669 kW/910 hp, enough for acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 3.0 s and a top speed of 320 km/h
• CO2 emissions of 98 g/km and 50 km pure electric range • Breakthrough technological architecture in an innovative carbon fiber
monocoque with a body designed in a new, unexpected and sensual way, respecting Lamborghini heritage

Paris, 1 October 2014 - Automobili Lamborghini unveils its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology demonstrator, the Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4, making its world debut at the 2014 Paris Mondial de l’Automobile. Clearly a Lamborghini, Asterion is a conceptual car housing a plug-in hybrid powertrain designed to Lamborghini objectives: The Asterion defines a solution to significantly reducing CO2 emissions through technologies available today, guaranteeing the unique Lamborghini driving feel with a smooth and reactive driveability and with superior power, including an exceptional pure electric range of 50 km.
Conceived and developed entirely in-house by Lamborghini, the Asterion LPI 910-4 takes the design and cutting-edge engineering expertise found in the current Lamborghini product range, adding innovative hybrid technology, creating thus a Lamborghini that is clearly different – with a new, unexpected and sensual design, in line with the technical characteristics of the car – but yet is still unmistakably a Lamborghini.
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15 April 2014

[Lamborghini] First meeting of the Lamborghini V8s in Sant’Agata Bolognese, home of Lamborghini! 10th and 11th May 2014

“Born under the Taurus star sign”
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Saturday 10th May:
10:00 hrs Gathering of the legendary Lamborghini V8 cars in the main square of Sant’Agata Bolognese. Welcome by authorities. Ex-Lamborghini people will will be there with us, those who helped in the creation of your Lamborghinis together with Ferruccio!
Parade towards Renazzo, birthplace of Ferruccio Lamborghini.
13:00 hrs Lunch in Renazzo that will be in a very special place.
14:30 hrs Welcome by authorities in Renazzo main square. Homage will be paid to Ferruccio Lamborghini near the monument that was dedicated to him. Visit to his birth house.
Free time, back to your hotel whenever you wish.

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13 January 2014

[Lamborghini]Lamborghini increases worldwide sales for the third year in a row to 2,121 cars delivered to customers

• All-time high in V12 sales with the record of the
Lamborghini Aventador (1,001 deliveries)
• USA largest single market followed by China
• Balanced presence across the three regions EMEA, America and APAC

Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. looks back on 2013 as a year with great importance for the brand, the products and the sales.
“In the year of our 50th anniversary, Lamborghini has delivered a very satisfying performance, confirming the strength of our product and commercial strategy”, said Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. “Even in its last year of production the Lamborghini Gallardo has shown strong sales, whereas the Aventador has beaten all records of V12 model sales in our history. The USA and China are our biggest single markets, the Middle East and Japan are very strong and Europe is in line with the trend in our market segment.”

With 129 dealers serving 46 countries, in 2013 worldwide deliveries to customers have been increased from 2,083 to 2,121 units. This development is outperforming the trend of the market in the super sports car segment.
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21 December 2013

[Lamborghini]The new Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4: A new dimension in Luxury Super Sports Cars

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· Innovative technology and absolute performance
redefine the super sports car experience
· Pure and powerfully dynamic design language
· New V10 with 610 hp, acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds,
top speed of over 325 km/h

· From January 2014: private preview events for qualified prospects
Sant’Agata Bolognese, 20.12.2013 -- A new era is beginning for Automobili
Lamborghini and the luxury super sports car segment: with the brand new
Huracán Lamborghini is not only presenting the successor to the iconic Gallardo,
but is also redefining the benchmark for luxury super sports cars in this segment.
With its pure and unique design, an innovative technology package, outstanding
dynamics and excellent quality, the Huracán offers a super sports car experience
on a whole new level. The Huracán combines absolute performance with easy-todrive
road behavior and both luxurious and sport-oriented finish. With the
Huracán, Lamborghini is taking a big step into the future, and enhancing the
brand’s illustrious history with the next automotive legend.
Starting from January 2014 the Huracán will be the protagonist of over 130
private preview events in more than 60 cities throughout the world.
The Lamborghini Huracán will make its world public debut at the Geneva
Motorshow 2014.

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02 December 2013

[Lamborghini]Lamborghini World Premiere of Veneno Roadster - €3.3 million super sports car makes public debut on Italian aircraft carrier in Abu Dhabi

The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster made its public debut on board the Italian naval aircraft carrier Nave Cavour on 1 December 2013.

At an exclusive ‘Italian evening’ attended by authorities, clients, VIPs and media, the limited edition super sports car, of which only nine will be produced, was formally unveiled on the flight deck of the 240 metre ship while docked in Abu Dhabi’s Mina Zayed port.

“The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is one of the world’s most exclusive cars with the most extraordinary performance,” says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Lamborghini, commenting on the event. “We are honored that Lamborghini was chosen to represent the Italian car industry in the UAE, as a perfect example of iconic Italian super sports cars, and that we have the opportunity to show the Veneno Roadster for the first time in Abu Dhabi. Lamborghini has an extremely strong following in the region for its super sports cars, with the Middle East one of our largest markets in the world.”

The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is a fully road legal, open top car, bringing the aerodynamic efficiency of a racing prototype to the road, with extreme design and breathtaking performance. The nine units will be built during 2014, priced at 3.3 million euro excluding taxes.

With a maximum power output of 552 kW / 750 hp, the V12 Veneno Roadster accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds, with a top speed of 355 km/h. Shown in Abu Dhabi in the specially developed colour ‘Rosso Veneno’, each client will be able to individualize the colour of his Veneno Roadster to suit their personal preference.

The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster was unveiled in the presence of His Excellency Giorgio Starace, Italian Ambassador to the UAE and the Admiral of High Seas Forces, Paolo Treu. Guests on board Nave Cavour enjoyed hospitality from chef Corrado Corti of Italy’s famous Hotel Splendido in Portofino, who flew in especially for the occasion. Singer and actress Elena Bonelli opened the event with the Italian national anthem; fashion designer Giada Curti offered a tableau vivant of her creations with ten top models. One of the happy few to sit in the Veneno Roadster was former captain of the national Italian soccer team and 2006 world champion Fabio Cannavaro.

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19 October 2013

[Lamborghini]Lamborghini Veneno Roadster – a collector’s Masterpiece of Engineering and Design

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As a further highlight of its 50th anniversary year, Automobili Lamborghini is presenting one of the most exceptional super sports cars of all time. The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is an open racing prototype with an extreme design and breathtaking performance. And it is one of the world’s most exclusive automobiles – not more than nine units will be built during the course of 2014 and sold at a price of 3.3 million Euros (excl. tax).

The Veneno Roadster is extreme and guarantees an intense driving experience – because open means truly open. There is no roof, just a strong rollover bar for optimum safety. The design is focused on optimum aerodynamics and stability through fast corners – with handling akin to that of a racing prototype. Yet it is fully road legal.

With a maximum output of 552 kW / 750 hp, the Veneno Roadster accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds and top speed stands at 355 km/h. The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is driven by a twelve-cylinder engine with a displacement of 6.5 liters and is equipped with the extremely fast-shifting ISR transmission with five modes, permanent all-wheel drive and a racing chassis with pushrod suspension and horizontal spring/damper units.

The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster brings the aerodynamic efficiency of a racing prototype to the road. Every detail of its form pursues a clear function – exceptional dynamics, optimum downforce with minimal drag and perfect cooling of the high-performance engine. Therfore the Veneno Roadster is unmistakably a Lamborghini; it sticks firmly to the consistent design philosophy of all the super sports cars from Sant’Agata Bolognese. That includes the extreme proportions, as well as the powerfully arrow-shaped front end and the interplay between razor-sharp lines and precise surfaces.
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09 October 2013

[Lamborghini]Automobili Lamborghini launches exclusive museum indoor view on Google Maps

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Automobili Lamborghini has become the first Italian company in the luxury automotive industry to launch an indoor view of its exclusive museum. This innovative feature derived from Google’s street view technology allows visitors to navigate through the two-story structure located in Sant’Agata Bolognese and explore the exotic collection of classic and modern super sports cars.

Thanks to this advanced technology, web users from across the globe can now experience a 360° panoramic view of Lamborghini’s select assortment of iconic supercars which have been a symbol of Made in Italy since 1963. Spread across two floors covering 1.500 square meters, the museum’s collection includes a selection of world famed production series such as the Miura, Countach, Diablo and Murciélago accompanied by extraordinary prototypes, limited editions, one-off models, racing cars and marine engines. Unique scale models of original styling taken from Lamborghini’s Centro Stile can also be found on display along with some of the legendary V12 powertrains.

The virtual experience includes a distinct feature which allows visitors to access an interior view of a select few models and offers the rare opportunity to see the Reventòn -limited series of only 20 units- Estoque and Sesto Elemento which are exclusive to Lamborghini’s museum.

The virtual tour of Lamborghini’s museum is available on PC, tablet and mobile via Browser and the Google Map App. The App software is supported by both iOS and Android operating systems.

To experience a virtual tour of Lamborghini’s museum, please click

Google Maps http://lam.bo/peeic

Google Local
http://lam.bo/peeNT

For more information on visiting Lamborghini’s museum and for the chance to witness firsthand the birth place of Lamborghini’s current model line-up, please visit
http://www.lamborghini.com/en/museum/overview/

01 October 2013

[Lamborghini]United Kingdom, India, Japan and Canada: Lamborghini's sales network expansion continues at full pace

· Four new openings across three continents in ten days
· Six further inaugurations by the end of 2013
· The sales network has tripled in size under Winkelmann's leadership
· 2014 objective: further growth in view of major new products
on the horizon

Sant’Agata Bolognese, October 1, 2013 - Automobili Lamborghini
continues with the expansion of its sales network, inaugurating four new
dealerships in three continents over the last few days: In Europe in
Pangbourne (Great Britain); in Asia in New Delhi (India) and Aoyama
(Japan); and in North America in Vancouver (Canada).
In Europe the showroom in Pangbourne, Berkshire, represents

Lamborghini's sixth sales outlet in the United Kingdom, the company's
number one market in Europe and fourth overall after the United States,
China, and the Middle East.

The New Delhi dealership joins India’s Mumbai showroom inaugurated last
year. This opening reinforces Lamborghini's existing presence in the Indian
capital and the north of the country, which has the highest concentration of
super sports car owners.

Lamborghini Aoyama becomes the fifth Lamborghini dealership in Japan,
the second most important market in the Asia-Pacific region after China,
and fifth overall after Great Britain.
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24 September 2013

[Lamborghini]Bob Wallace’s death: Stephan Winkelmann remembers the famous test driver

Lamborghini’s first chief test driver Bob Wallace passed away late last
week.

Sant’Agata Bolognese, 24 September 2013. Statement by Stephan
Winkelmann, President & CEO of Automobili Lamborghini:
“The news received today of the death of Bob Wallace hit me and all of
us at Lamborghini and leaves us with a great sorrow. As the first test
driver of the company, Wallace has played a key role in the early years
of Lamborghini and strongly contributed to the birth of the myth of
the Bull. We were sorry that he could not accept our invitation and
come to celebrate the 50’ anniversary at our factory in May due to
health reasons, but his words in a video message impressed all of the
thousand guests. Automobili Lamborghini is close to his relatives and
friends, and will honor his memory.”
Bob Wallace was the chief test driver for Lamborghini for twelve years
from 1964 to 1975 and his competence and passion strongly supported
the rapid growth of the company founded by Ferruccio Lamborghini.
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11 September 2013

[Lamborghini]Frankfurt auto show 2013: Lamborghini presents the new Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse - The thrills of motorsport brought to the road.

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The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse will be presented for the first time at the 2013 Frankfurt auto show. The Squadra Corse delivers high levels of performance while bringing the thrills associated with motorsport to the street-legal world. This new and most extreme model in the Gallardo line-up is based on the Gallardo Super Trofeo, the race car that features in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo - the world’s fastest one-make series. The Squadra Corse will be a limited production model, priced at € 191.100, plus tax.

The name Squadra Corse refers to the recently-founded department within Automobili Lamborghini, which manages all motorsport activities from GT3 to the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo championships in Europe, Asia and America, where gentlemen drivers participate in fiercly contested battles on the most challenging racetracks in the world.

The new Gallardo Squadra Corse is derived directly from the race car. Both share the same V10 engine, which is used in the racing version with no modifications. Likewise, the Squadra Corse has the same rear wing for greater aerodynamic load – achieving, under the best aerodynamic conditions, three times the load of the Gallardo LP 560-4 – for increased dynamic stability during tight high-speed cornering. Another element taken directly from the racing version is the removable engine hood equipped with a quick-release system. Both the rear wing and the hood are made from carbon composite material, as are a host of other components on the Squadra Corse.
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