Just as you might be sitting down with your loved ones right now, reviewing your 2015 moments, Lamborghini felt the need to remind us how active it's been all year. We have to double agree with the move, since the Raging Bull has been on Red Bull this year, and thanks to the memorable clip that resulted from their Christmas decision, we get to review their accomplishments.
To be honest, it's difficult to think of an important area that should've been targeted by Sant'Agata Bolognese and was left untouched.
We all remember the moment when the Aventador Superveloce lapped the Nurburgring in under seven minutes, managing to come just three seconds behind the Porsche 918 Spyder.
And, as we've learned from the Gallardo, these Italians are masters of special editions, and they haven't disappointed us in 2015. The Aventador SV Roadster is just one of the examples.
Lamborghini isn't perfect, though. For one thing, the recently-released rear-wheel-drive incarnation of the Huracan, the LP580-2, isn't quite up to par with Ferraris in terms of the RWD technology, and it also feels somewhat constrained. And perhaps the carmaker should make up its mind on how we should spell SV - should we use the old Super Veloce or stick with the new Superveloce?
Still, nobody's perfect, and Lamborghini has shown it is ready to correct mistakes of the past. For one thing, the automaker has quietly addressed the understeer criticism aimed at the standard, all-wheel-drive Huracan, introducing handling changes for the 2016 model year cars.
While also seriously upping the ante on the motorsport front, Lamborghini has expanded its interaction with the customers/fans. Check out the company's Academia program, which includes factory visits and driving tuition, to see what we mean.
Interestingly enough, it feels like Lambo has left the news regarding its future for the end of the year. For instance, we've recently witnessed the Urus discussions intensifying (an all-new twin-turbo V8 is expected to power the SUV).
And then, we have the rumors about the CEO changes. Unofficial sources talk about Stephan Winkelmann leaving Lamborghini in the hands of Stefano Domenicali, who used to lead Ferrari's Formula One offensive. Winkelmann is said to be heading towards the helm of Audi's Quattro Gmbh division, which would only mean the brilliantly dressed 51-year-old is aiming for the mother ship.
And since we're talking unofficial Raging Bull matters, we can't help but mention the world's first Lamborghini Drift car, Daigo Saito's Murcielago.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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