Author: Gianmarco Gori

Lamborghini Squadra Corse presents the SC20, the first open-top Barchetta designed by the motorsport department in collaboration with the Lamborghini Centro Stile. The design and line, from racing Lamborghinis, play a main role in terms of performance and driving pleasure.

The carbon fiber bodywork was in fact designed in order to convey the air flows in an excellent way, while allowing a smooth ride even at high speeds. The color Bianco Fu was chosen for the bodywork, alternating with the Blu Cepheus livery. Carbon is the main protagonist of the interior, used for the construction of numerous passenger compartment components, including the seat shells covered in Alcantara and leather, and for some details on the steering wheel, which make it even more sporty.

The SC20 is equipped with the 6,498 cm3 naturally aspirated V12 that delivers 770 hp at 8,500 rpm and develops a torque of 720 Nm at 6,750 rpm, with the optimized seven-speed ISR (Independent Shifting Rod) gearbox. The new hypercar is the result of the technical and stylistic exercise that the Lamborghini team had to face during the construction process, which immediately involved the lucky customer in all respects.

After having been President and CEO of Lamborghini from 2005 to 2016, Stephan Winkelmann officially returns to the board of the Toro from next December 1st, maintaining the position of President for Bugatti.

Winkelmann has always been one of the most important figures for Lamborghini: he defined the rise of the company by working on the identity and strategy of the brand, decisively marking its history. Proud and ready for this new challenge that sees him at the helm of two very important brands, he promises news for both.

On this same day, the new Lamborghini Huracan STO was presented. Homologated for road use with rear-wheel drive, it features a naturally aspirated V10 with 640 hp with 565 Nm and reaches 310 km/h.

The main features of this super sports car are aerodynamics, derived from motorsport and the use of lightweight materials, which have led to a significant reduction in weight.

The car has 3 different driving modes for every type of road and weather condition, in order to maintain optimal performance in every situation in safety. The interior expresses the sporty and luxurious soul of the car. The upholstery is in lightweight Alcantara and there is a titanium rear arch with four-point seat belts. A customization program is obviously available for every technical detail of the car.

The SF90 Spider, the new open-air version of the SF90 Stradale, was presented on 12 November 2020 during a dedicated digital event. The supercar has a V8 Turbo internal combustion engine and an electric range of 25 kilometers, thanks to MGUK and RAC-e systems derived from Formula 1, and an 8-speed DCT gearbox with Ediff. The maximum power provided by the synergy between the internal combustion engine and electric motors is 1000CV.

The quality and intensity of the sound in the new open version have also improved inside the passenger compartment to ensure maximum driving pleasure, typical of every Ferrari.

Thanks to the work of the technicians, a vehicle dynamics system has been developed capable of guaranteeing performance and lap time improvements, full usability and driving pleasure for drivers of all levels. The new supercar has a futuristic and innovative design, the result of a careful study of proportions with a focus on the sporty and extremely dynamic line.

The retractable folding hard roof (RTH) is excellent for ensuring sound and thermal insulation, in a covered configuration. It opens in 14 seconds even when the car is running. In addition, the opening glass rear window guarantees optimum comfort in the open air, even at high speeds.

The passenger compartment of the car has a minimalist look and the on-board instrumentation is almost completely digital, with numerous customizations. The interior design is enveloping and with great attention to detail. The SF90 Spider is the ideal car for those wishing to drive a car with the highest level of Ferrari technology without sacrificing the versatility and simplicity of driving en plein air.

The history of the car manufacturer De Tomaso has origins far from the Italian territory: Alejandro De Tomaso was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1928. The son of an important politician from Campania, he spends his life between political commitment and a passion for racing until he was forced to emigrate to Italy after the war. Here, thanks to his skills as a driver, he found work in stables such as Maserati and Osca, until he was able to open his own workshop in Motorvalley, in Modena, and, later, to become a car manufacturer. Thus was born the Automobili De Tomaso.

All this is made possible thanks to the financial support of the second wife, sister of the President of Rowan Controller Industries, a company engaged in the automotive sector. Vallelunga is one of the first mass-produced cars with a mid-engine and beam frame. It was produced in two versions: the first was open in 1963, while the second, from 1964, made its debut at the Turin Motor Show with the coupé body, both with Ford engines. The sporty 5000 Spyder Fantuzzi or P70 and, after 50 years, the modern P72 are inspired by this.

The first Granturismo is the Mangusta produced since 1966 with a 4.7 liter engine (the famous Ford 289) and over 300 HP. It features a line defined by Giugiaro and the rear bonnet that can be opened in two parts, as well as refined independent suspension and disc brakes on the four wheels. In 1970/71 the production of the Pantera begins, which becomes the true icon of the brand. Equipped with a 5.8-liter 330hp V8 and a load-bearing body frame. It remained in production until 1993. In those same years the Deauville was produced: it was the first front-engined luxury sedan that aimed to undermine the primacy of the British and the Germans. From this derives the Longchamp coupe which is re-proposed under the Trident brand with the name of Kyalami, when in 1976 De Tomaso acquired Maserati, without however having too much success.

In the same year, a small car was produced, a variant of the Mini Innocenti, which enjoyed great success. De Tomaso sells a stake in Maserati to the Fiat Group. After four years he is forced to sell the entire property, due to serious health problems that force him to retire from the company. Later the car manufacturer signed an agreement with the Russian Uaz in the early 2000s, in order to create a “European” version of the Simbir 4X4, which never came to light. Alejandro De Tomaso died in 2003 leaving the company as an inheritance to his son Santiago, who does not agree with the company managers.

De Tomaso closes in 2004. Gian Mario Rossignolo, Italian entrepreneur announces the foundation of a new De Tomaso Automobili Spa, with production in Livorno and in the former Pininfarina plants in Grugliasco. In 2011, a concept car was presented: an elegant three-volume SUV designed by Pininfarina itself, which takes the name of Deauville. It will never be produced. Yet another bankruptcy led the company to reassignment, in 2015, following an auction, to Ideal Team Ventures, based in Hong Kong. The new owner decides to transfer the business to the United States. The Motor Valley company will continue its run, but on the New Continent.

On the morning of October 15, 2020, the official delivery ceremony of 25 Ducati Multistrada 950s took place at the Local Police Headquarters in Bologna, destined for the Road Safety Department – Motorcyclists Section.

The announcement launched last year was won by the Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer, which thus renews its historical link with the Bolognese law enforcement agencies. The collaboration began in 1970 with the Mark 450 T; followed by 750 GTs in 1974, Pantah 660 TL in 1981, Monster 600 in 1995 and Multistrada 620 in 2006.

Ducati is committed to guaranteeing maximum technology and reliability to agents, in order to allow them to carry out any type of task in complete safety. The standard equipment of the 25 motorcycles was completed with a series of accessories that guarantee driving comfort and efficiency, including heated grips, dedicated engine guard, side cases with special accident prevention kit, internal bags for the equipment of the single agent and finally 3 LED flashing lights with carbon fiber support, two-tone sirens to move in traffic and Motorola radio equipment for communications, all managed by a central system with backlit waterproof push-button panel.

Ducati has guaranteed a complete maintenance service for the motorcycles and has created special graphics in the color and style to match the other police vehicles of the Emilian capital.

Ferrari Portofino M: today the new Ferrari evolution of the Portofino, the spider GT 2+ from Maranello, was presented. M as “Modificata”, which in the Ferrari nomenclature means “updated” or “evolved”. Existing brand customers were able to access a web platform containing exclusive videos, concepts and technical content of the new car.

There are several technical innovations introduced by the update: the renewed powertrain, the new eight-speed gearbox and the five-position Manettino with “Race” mode, already seen on the F8 Tributo and SF90. Thanks to these improvements, the new Cavallino is able to guarantee the performance, agility and driving pleasure of a true GT.

Furthermore, it is important to underline that the Portofino M is the first car presented following the company closure period, due to the spread of Covid-19: it is therefore a symbol of rebirth for the company.

The compact dimensions make it suitable for any type of situation and context: great comfort and versatility make every trip on board exciting.

 

In advance with a first teaser in January here comes the Lamborghini Sian from Lego. A new Lego Technic set consisting of 3,696 colored bricks, for a faithful 1: 8 scale replica of the hypercar of Sant’Agata Bolognese. The most powerful Lambo in history is thus joined to an ever richer group of Lego sets composed from other super sports. 60 cm long, 13 cm high and 25 cm wide, the Lego Lamborghini Sian is available online from June 1st and – like the sisters recreated in colored bricks – takes up all the main characteristics of the real Sian.

From the working V12 engine (no, you can’t put petrol in it) with the pistons to run up and down, to the doors with scissor opening, passing through the self-propelled rear wing passing through the cockpit recreated to perfection, complete with gearbox controls. 8 reports, also functional.

A particular gem is represented by the front hood, naturally openable, in which a small bag (made in Lego) is hidden which holds a code to be inserted in a dedicated section of the Lego website (reachable by scanning the QR code in the instructions). This will allow you to unlock special content, such as videos in which the experts Lamborghini and Lego illustrate how the model was born.