Lamborghini is Italian ? Think again :p

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This is a detail shot of the Veneno, in case somebody still is in doubt
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Someone can really understand that Lamborghini belongs to the Audi group by taking a look at the interior and i mean the switches, the indicators etc. That is the only misfortune of the AUDI/LAMBORGHINI marriage and of course the 4WD set up.

 

Someone needs to do a Photoshop on that picture!

 

There is no nationally produced anything anymore, Globalization has taken care of that.

 

+1

 

Agree

 

Jettas and Gallardos do share parts bins.

 

Agree...

 

The real nail in the coffin is this car:

A cheaper Gallardo in an ugly suit.
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I visited the factory last year and was able to walk the Gallardo/Aventador production lines. We were shown several parts that were stamped with Audi logos, I believe one was the gearbox casing.

I don't think it detracted from the cars, the spirit of Lamborghini is alive and well I say.

Just ignore the fact the executives all drive Audis

 

Agreed

 

Interestingly just after the earthquake nearby, Aventador production was slowed due to issues getting components including engine castings from local suppliers, but Gallardo production was unaffected.

That says it all to me. Gallardo - hand assembled by Lamborghini (not built).

 

having read and said all this, I think it's fair to conclude that without Audi Lamborghini would not exist anymore, and that without having the Gallardo there would be no Aventador.

I think it will be difficult to find one car maker that does not have any kind of involvement with another manufacturer or another.

If what we all here claim to be the case (namely that a Lambo is just another car, nothing special), then why are we all still on this forum ??

Lamborghini's have always been, are still, and will always be SPECIAL !

There! I've said it !

 

Gallardo's are only assembled in Italy, just about everything else is done in Germany (or perhaps even elsewhere). Not a big surprised that German parts make it in significant amounts to Lambor's higher level cars.

That said, we have a lot of that going on here in the US. I've seen plenty of items that say: "Parts made in China, assembled in the USA"

 

Yeah and think what a turn off it is.

 

I think there has been absolutely no down side whatsoever so far with the German influence on Lamborghini. Yah sure there are a lot of Made in Germany stamps on a lot of parts. Yah the climate control in my Audi is identical in a Gallardo. Yah the leather doesn't crack. Yah the dash doesn't shrink. Yah you can drive it every day. So what? Surely there must be some positives? Right?

 

I think the German parts MAKE Lamborghinis higher level cars.

 

Right, that was my impression too. In fact the Gallardo portion if the tour started with the guide showing us how the bodies arrive from I think Germany.

 

Yes, I never understand why people don't spent a little more for the tailored Italian suit.

 

Corvette Z06 models have 80% US content(including engine and frame) and are 100% assembled in the US-not too bad in today's global automotive environment.

 

They should import some fresh ideas on the Vette.




I say that as an owner too.

 

Can't get much fresher than the C7. She's all new.

 

I owned a V10 R8 Spyder. To me vastly preferable to the Lamborghini version:

1) High quality Audi dealer 10 miles away. Shady Lambo dealer about 40, in the downtown area.

2) Both used Audi HVAC controls, but at least the R8 uses current generation Audi switches, not the hideous layout in the Gallardo. Seriously, to me it ruins the car.

3) More subdued styling frequently preferred by those in my age bracket.

4) Styling is subjective, and while I don't like the side strakes on the R8 coupe I prefer the Audi Spyder to the Lamborghini.

 

Subdued? Yes, in fact I went to an Audi R8 Spyder launch party and didn't even notice that the Spyders there were in fact R8's. It wasn't until I noticed those alum. vent details on the back deck that I realized something was up! And yes I agree, a bad dealer can taint a brand.