— As a homage to the creator of the business Ferruccio Lamborghini, the Italian cars producer likewise introduced a tractor in2016 The unique series had just 5 systems. The copy is now on sale once again. It is not ideal for field work.
When we discuss Lamborghini, cars fans consider designs like the 350 GT, Miura, Countach, Diablo, Murciélago or Aventador. The origin of the Italian brand name is not in the production of high-horsepower items for smooth asphalt, however in the devices of the field with canals. Lamborghini, established in 1948 by Ferruccio Lamborghini in Cento in northern Italy, initially produced tractors that were urgently required in farming after World War II. Sustainable from today’s point of view, substantiated of need at the time: Lamborghini Trattori took now outdated military lorries and turned them into tractors.
Created by an artist
It is likewise seen from this history that Lamborghini did not only commemorate the creator of the business Ferruccio, who was born in 1916 and passed away in 1993, when commemorating one a century with a very cars called Centenario; The unique series, restricted to 40 systems, included similarly coupés and roadsters, and was required a minimum of 1.75 million euros. The household purchased a tractor. The Centenario Trattore was produced by artist Adler Capelli, who utilized a Lamborghini DLA 35 from the 1960 s as a base and integrated it with parts from the follower to the 2R DRT to produce a totally practical vehicle.
That’s what it was: an exposed ash tray.
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Only 5 copies were produced, which need to be comprehended more as a masterpiece than as a farming tool. The body made from bare metal was to establish an ornamental patina for many years, the rear fenders of the standard tractor were gotten rid of, 6 specific side exhaust pipelines were likewise set up and lastly the referral tractor was decreased– for this factor alone. its usage in the field.
Of course, the Trattore is far from the 770 hp that the V12 of the Centenario incredibly cars made. It is powered by a 2.2-liter three-cylinder diesel from the initial DLA-35 cars and truck and has an output of just 38 hp, which suffices for an optimal speed of 40 km/ h.
Lack of high expense
Tractor number 4 out of 5 made at that time is now back on the marketplace, the high-end tractor is produced by Classic Driver from Switzerland. If you are interested in the Lamborghini Centenario 04 Trattore, you have to pay 480,000 Swiss francs, which is comparable to a cool 482,000 euros.
The Lamborghini tractor looks quickly, however it just goes 40 kilometers per hour.
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Ferruccio Lamborghini established his cars and truck business just in 1963– and, as the story goes, out of some sort of hatred. The enthusiastic Ferrari driver and owner apparently grumbled to the business’s manager Enzo Ferrari about the different problems of his designs, where he was informed that Lamborghini might just construct tractors, however not cars. Ferruccio is stated to have actually wished to handle this simple circumstance. The rest is history.
Unfortunately, Lamborghini is not the only cars producer that has actually had anything to do with tractors. Porsche was likewise active as a tractor maker throughout the 1950 s and till 1963.
Different methods
The Lamborghini Trattori brand name still exists today, however is now part of the SDF Group, which likewise consists of German farming equipment producer Deutz-Fahr. Automobili Lamborghini SpA based in Sant’ Agata Bolognese, on the other hand, runs under the umbrella of the Volkswagen Group.
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