Lamborghini announce entry into this year’s FIA GT World Cup in Macau
As Lamborghini announce they will enter this year’s FIA GT World Cup as part of the Macau Grand Prix, we take a look behind the scenes at what really goes into the production of one of these luxury supersports cars
How much do you really know about Lamborghini? Perhaps you know it only as the brand behind the sleek, lean, mean driving machines you’ve seen in movies and occasionally on the street, or perhaps you can memorise each model’s stats with unerring precision and an obsessive amount of detail.
Whichever category you fall into, chances are you haven’t had the opportunity to step behind the scenes and see what really goes into the production of one of these luxury supersports cars.
From the first design sketch through to the final stitch on a seam, fastidious attention to detail is involved in the creation of each car. It is no surprise that one of the brand’s primary goals, according to president and CEO Stephan Winkelmann, is that “a Lamborghini driver should be able to feel proud every day”.
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As much as Lamborghini cars are known for their streamlined beauty, nothing is designed purely for aesthetics’ sake. “Form follows function” is one of the fundamental principles at Lamborghini’s design facility, Centro Stile. Here, aerodynamics are key throughout the design process, and after extensive research and concept development, the designers then come up with a detailed design sketch.
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Safety is paramount. Lamborghini’s flagship Aventador is created with a full, single-piece carbon-fibre monocoque, a practice that differs from many of its competitors. This offers optimal torsional rigidity and exceptional precision while driving, ensuring the safety of the driver and passengers.