Lamborghini is an Italian car brand synonymous with high-performance sports cars. Founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini it has been part of the Volkswagen Audi Group since 1998.
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Who Makes Lamborghini Cars?
Lamborghini is one of the most famous and exclusive sports car brands in the world. It was founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini, an Italian businessman who already owned a profitable tractor company called Lamborghini Trattori. Frustrated by issues with the Ferrari cars he owned, Lamborghini created his own car brand called Automobili Lamborghini (to give it its full name). Based in Sant'Agata Bolognese, where its headquarters remain to this day, Lamborghini initially produced high-performance grand tourer cars but became more focused on sports cars as time went on.
Ferruccio Lamborghini sold the company in 1972 (Lamborghini Trattori was sold to separate owners the following year) and between 1972 and 1998 Lamborghini had five different owners (including Chrysler), as well as a period in receivership. Lamborghini was bought by the Volkswagen Group in 1998. Lamborghini, like Bentley, is officially a subsidiary of Audi and some of its cars share some parts with Audi models.
What Sort of Vehicles Does Lamborghini Make?
Lamborghini is known for its hugely fast and powerful sports cars. Since the launch of the Countach in 1974 most have featured angular, sharp-edged styling and that’s true of its current models. As of January 2025, the lineup consists of two mid-engined sports cars, both with plug-in hybrid powertrains. The Temerario is the entry-point. Due to start production in 2025 it’s a replacement for the Huracan, which had a naturally aspirated V10. The Revuelto is larger and even more powerful, with a total of more than 1000 horsepower. It was introduced in 2023 as a replacement for the Aventador.
Lamborghini’s other core model is the Urus – a five-door SUV that’s been on sale since 2017. While the standard version has a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, the Urus SE is a plug-in hybrid version with an additional electric motor and battery pack. The Urus isn’t Lamborghini’s first SUV, either – that was the LM002 produced between 1986 and 1993.
Like most high-end brands, Lamborghini regularly produces limited-edition models that are more exclusive – and more expensive – than its mainstream models. Recent examples include the Countach LPI 800-4, Sian FKP 37 and Sian Roadster. In 2023 Lamborghini unveiled the Lanzador – a three-door SUV concept car that previews its first pure-electric car, which is due to go into production in 2029.