# Lamborghini (DD-181)

> Automobili Lamborghini was founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini, who had made his fortune building tractors, to compete with established grand touring brands such as Ferrari. It is based in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy, and has been owned by the Volkswagen Group through Audi since 1998. The 1966 Miura set the pattern for mid-engined supercars, and the Countach introduced the scissor doors that later models such as the Aventador kept. The Huracán, built from 2014 to 2024, used a naturally aspirated V10. The footage shows Lamborghini cars, with the presenter.

- Department: Cars (also History)
- First published: 2024-01-15
- Last updated: 2024-01-15
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/lamborghini/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **1963**: Ferruccio Lamborghini founds the company
- **1966**: The Miura appears
- **1998**: Lamborghini comes under Audi ownership

Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=lamborghini

## Quick facts

- **DD-181-F01**: Ferruccio Lamborghini founded the company in 1963. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (1963))_
- **DD-181-F02**: He first made his fortune in tractors. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Tractors))_

## Write-up

Lamborghini started as a tractor maker. Its scissor doors began with the Countach.

1. **1963**: Ferruccio Lamborghini founded the company in 1963.
2. **Tractors**: He first made his fortune in tractors.
3. **Audi**: It's owned by Audi since 1998.
4. **Scissor doors**: The Countach introduced scissor doors.
5. **V10**: The Huracán used a naturally aspirated V10.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: The Miura didn't have scissor doors; they began with the Countach.

## Video: Lamborghini: Lamborghini Started as a Tractor Maker

- Duration: 42.6 s · Published: 2024-01-15
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C2HUeAJOOPN.mp4

### Transcript

Lamborghini a story of passion, rebellion, and relentless pursuit of automotive excellence. Founded by Ferruccio Lamborghini in 1963 the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer emerged as a formidable competitor to established names like DID YOU KNOW? Lamborghini cars are renowned for their bold and aggressive designs often characterized by angular lines and distinctive scissor doors. The brand's iconic models such as the Lamborghini Miura and Aventador have left an indelible mark on the automotive Lamborghini's commitment to pushing the limits performance is evident in the powerful engines that roar under the hoods of their cars. The Lamborghini Huracan for with its naturally aspirated V10 engine delivers an exhilarating driving experience, combining speed, precision and unmistakable style. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who founded Lamborghini?**  
A: In 1963. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (1963) · Wikipedia: Lamborghini)_

**Q: What did he build first?**  
A: He made his fortune there. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Tractors) · Wikipedia: Lamborghini)_

**Q: Who owns Lamborghini?**  
A: Since 1998. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Audi) · Wikipedia: Lamborghini)_

**Q: Which model introduced scissor doors?**  
A: In the 1970s. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Scissor doors) · Wikipedia: Lamborghini)_

**Q: What engine did the Huracán use?**  
A: 2014-2024. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (V10) · Wikipedia: Lamborghini Huracán)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Lamborghini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini)
- [Wikipedia: Lamborghini Huracán](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_Hurac%C3%A1n)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Lamborghini." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-181, last updated Jan 15, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/lamborghini/