Photos: 50th anniversary of Lamborghini sports cars
May 10, 2013
The Lamborghini sign is seen on a car, presented in front of the headquarters during the Audi annual news conference on March 10, 2009 in Ingolstadt, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) ( 56943144 )
The luxury sportscar manufacturer will mark its 50th anniversary this weekend with a touring convoy around Italy of 350 of its cars. A publicity photo of a Lamborghini P250 Urraco 2+2 V8 sports car styled by Bertone and priced at $5500 in 1972. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) ( 3299488 )
The luxury sportscar manufacturer will mark its 50th anniversary this weekend with a touring convoy around Italy of 350 of its cars. The Lamborghini LP500, first prototype of the Countach sports car, designed by by Marcello Gandini of the Bertone design studio, circa 1972. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) ( 83490402 )
An undated handout image provided by Bonhams on 30 June 2011 in London, Britain, shows a 1967 Lamborghini 400GT 2+2 once owned by Sir Paul McCartney. EPA/BONHAMS / HO ( BRITAIN CAR SALE )
A 1971 Lamborghini Miura on display in this March 12, 1997 file photo. (AP Photo/Donald Stampfli/FILES) ( ITALY LAMBORGHINI )
The new Lamborghini Sesto Elemento sports car is presented at the 'Mondial de l'Automobile" car show in Paris, 29 September 2010. EPA/ULI DECK ( FRANCE ECONOMY AUTO SHOW )
A model stands beside the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 sport car during the media day of the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 19, 2011 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images) ( 64395072 )
Sparks fly as Gianni Morbidelli drives the #24 Minardi Team Minardi M192 Lamborghini 3.5 V12 during the Belgian Grand Prix on 30th August 1992 at the Circuit National de Francorchamps in Spa Francorchamps, Belgium.(Photo by Pascal Rondeau/Getty Images) ( Huty1757235 )
Lamborghini Gallardo is pictured during the press days at the IAA Frankfurt Auto Show on September 14, 2011 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Thorsten Wagner/Getty Images) ( 66367946 )
The new Lamborghini Veneno is presented by CEO and Chairman Stephan Winkelmann during a preview of Volkswagen Group on March 4, 2013 ahead of the Geneva Car Show in Geneva. FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images ( Par7495421 )
Saudi men inspect a Lamborghini at a luxury auto show in Riyadh, late on October 10, 2011. FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images ( Nic619861 )
Lamborghini President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann introduces the new Lamborghini Aventador model car during a preview of Volkswagen Group on March 5, 2012 ahead of the 82nd Geneva Car Show in Geneva. FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images ( Par6915250 )
A Lamborghini Aventador J is displayed as it makes its World premiere at the Italian car maker's booth on March 6, 2012, during a press day ahead of the 82nd Geneva Car Show in Geneva. FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images ( Par6915695 )
A general view of a Lamborghini at the Hotel Martinez on opening day during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2012 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images) ( 69766669 )
The Lamborghini Murcielago on display at the Sydney International Motor Show on October 17, 2002 in Sydney, Australia. The Murcielago is Lamborgini's supercar capable of speeds in excess of 205 mph, drawn from its 580hp 6.2ltr V12 engine. (Photo by Cameron J Spencer/Getty Images) ( 412124_05_motorshow )
A Lamborghini is driven through rain during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2012 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) ( 70527554 )
A general view of a Lamborghini Aventador during the 69th Venice Film Festival on September 6, 2012 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) ( 71195162 )
A close up view of a Lamborghini Aventador during the 69th Venice Film Festival on September 6, 2012 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) ( 71195150 )
An animal-pattern-designed Lamborghini Murcielago is displayed during the Tokyo Auto Salon 2013 exhibition at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba on January 11, 2013. TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images ( Hkg8160210 )
The new Lamborghini Veneno is presented by CEO and Chairman Stephan Winkelmann during a preview of Volkswagen Group on March 4, 2013 ahead of the Geneva Car Show in Geneva. FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images ( Par7495422 )
The new Lamborghini Venenos is seen during the 83rd Geneva Motor Show on March 5, 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images) ( 73650006 )
Lamborghini sports are parked on May 7, 2013 in front of Milan's Sforza castle in Milan on the eve of the first leg of a 1,200km Grand Tour through Italy to mark the 50th anniversary of the carmaker. Over 1,200 km of Italian countryside will form the backdrop for hundreds of Lamborghinis, from unforgettable historic GTs to the latest futuristic supercars, which will arrive from every part of the globe and parade through the most beautiful cities in Italy until May 11 when they will reach their final destination, Bologna. OLIVIER MORIN/AFP/Getty Images ( DV1469346 )
A Lamborghini sport car with the 50th anniversary logo is parked on May 7, 2013 in front of Milan's Sforza castle in Milan on the eve of the first leg of a 1,200km Grand Tour through Italy to mark the 50th anniversary of the carmaker. OLIVIER MORIN/AFP/Getty Images ( DV1469505 )
The "Lamborghini Gallardo" police Car in Rome 16 December 2004. The supercar, bearing State Police colors has a 10 cylinder, 5 liters, 500 hp engine and is equipped with a full aluminum body, will be used by the traffic police during emergencies and alarm situations on the Salerno-Reggio Calabria highway. The vehicle also has advanced technological apparatus for receiving and transmitting information and images relating to particularly critical situations. PATRICK HERTZOG/AFP/Getty Images ( PAR2004122110809 )
The Lamborghini Murcielago engine stands on display in the foreground with the Lamborghini Gallardo in background at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show January 5, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by J. Emilio Flores/Getty Images) ( 51913713EF023_auto_show )
Rear view of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 Roadster 07 January 2007 at the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan. STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images ( Was686474 )
A sales person (L) introduces a Lamborghini sport car to a Chinese man in the closed section during a special trade visitors opening of the Auto Shanghai 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 23, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images) ( 57258896 )
Stephan Winkelmann,CEO of Lamborghini presents the Lamborghini Reventon ahead of the 63rd International Motor Show (IAA) in the central German city of Frankfurt am Main on September 14, 2009. THOMAS LOHNES/AFP/Getty Images ( DV578585 )
A Lamborghini latest Reventon Roadster sports car is on display during an exhibition at the Taipei 101 department store on January 29, 2010. The 6.5-liter engine's provided 670 horse power and 330 km per hour top speed. The local price is about 3,125,000 US dollars. SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( Hkg3185210 )
Martin Donnelly drives the Lotus-Lamborghini 102 during practice for the Monaco Grand Prix on 26 May 1990 at the Monaco street circuit in Monte Carlo, Monaco (Photo by Pascal Rondeau/Getty Images) ( Huty1688708 )
A yellow Lamborghini Gallardo travels across the Golden Gate Bridge, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, in Sausalito, Calif. In celebration of Automobili Lamborghini's 40th anniversary and the North American premier of its 2004 Gallardo, the Italian car maker gathered a group of 40 different vehicles symbolizing the company's 40 years for a special ride from San Francisco City Hall through the Napa Valley, south to Monterey, Calif. (Photo/Ben Margot) ( LAMBORGHINIS 40TH )
The Lamborghini Miura concept vehicle is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006. (AP Photo/Jerry Mendoza) ( AUTO SHOW )
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadstar, front, and others are introduced at the North American International Auto Show Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) ( Detroit Auto Show )
The new 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce leaves Santa Monica Beach on the way to an inaugural opening ceremony of the Automobili Lamborghini Boutique at Westfield Topanga Shopping Center on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) ( Lamborghini Boutique )
A white 1986 Lamborghini Countach joins a convoy of 30 Lamborghinis leaving Santa Monica Beach in on their way to an inaugural opening ceremony of the Automobili Lamborghini Boutique at Westfield Topanga Shopping Center on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) ( Lamborghini Boutique )
Lightweight Alcoa forged aluminum wheels contribute to the 220 pound mass reduction of Lamborghini's new Murcielago SV supercar over the standard Murcielago. Advancements in forged aluminum wheel technology enabled a 20% weight reduction over a cast aluminum wheel, benefiting handling and ride. And the superior metal structure of the five twin-spoke design improves strength and durability. (Photo: Business Wire) ( Alcoa )
Workers destroy a Lamborghini Gallardo L140 luxury sports car to mark World Consumer Rights Day in Qingdao, eastern China's Shandong province on March 15, 2011. The car's owner hired people to publicly destroy the vehicle when it failed to function after a service by an official Lamborghini service station. The protest was made to provoke public support and goad the manufacturer to respect his consumer rights. AFP/Getty Images ( Hkg4695244 )
he Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT spins on a turntable at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in this January 2, 1996 file photo.(AP Photo/Jeff Kowalsky) ( VW LAMBORGHINI )
A Lamborghini is assembled by workers in the Lamborghini automobile factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese, near Bologna, in this filephoto taken May 5, 1998. Volkswagen subsidiary Audi AG and Lamborghini SpA have signed a letter of intent that Audi will acquire the Italian sportscar maker, both companies announced on Friday June 12,1998. (AP Photo/Gianni Schicchi) ( VW LAMBORGHINI )
Dancers unveil the Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, during a media preview of the Singapore Motorshow on Wednesday, 10 November 2004. EPA/HOW HWEE YOUNG ( SINGAPORE MOTORSHOW )
A Lamborghini Estoque is displayed on the second press day of the Mondial de l'Automobile 2008 motor show in the Portes de Versailles, Paris, France, 03 October 2008. EPA/IAN LANGSDON ( FRANCE PARIS MOTOR SHOW 2008 )
The new Lamborghini Callardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is shown during the press day at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show, in Geneva, Switzerland on 02 March 2010. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI ( SWITZERLAND MOTOR SHOW )
Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Italian sports car manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., presents the Lamborghini Mentador J on the eve of the first press day at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show, in Geneva, Switzerland, 05 March 2012. EPA/ULI DECK ( SWITZERLAND GENEVA MOTOR SHOW )
A woman cleans a 1975 Lamborghini Countach LP400 'Periscopo', which is up for auction with an estimated sale price of 240,000 GBP, at the 'Automobiles of London' rare car auction in Battersea Park on Ocotber 27, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images) ( 106154770 )
A man looks at Lamborghini sports are parked on May 7, 2013 in front of Milan's Sforza castle in Milan on the eve of the first leg of a 1,200km Grand Tour through Italy to mark the 50th anniversary of the carmaker. AFP PHOTO / OLIVIER MORIN/AFP/Getty Images ( 519526952 )
People look at Lamborghini cars on May 8, 2013 in Milan. Two hundred and fifty vintage and modern Lamborghini cars will parade through Italian cities, starting from downtown Milan, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the brand. AFP PHOTO / OLIVIER MORIN/AFP/Getty Images ( 519552203 )
Emirati policemen patrol in an especially modified Lamborghini Aventador on April 16, 2013 in the Gulf emirate of Dubai. The introduction of the sports car, which can reach speeds of up to 349 km/h (217 mph), aims to make justice quicker on Dubai's dangerous highways. KARIM SAHIB/AFP/Getty Images ( Nic6209440 )
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