15 Best Lamborghinis Of All Time

Since its inception in 1963, Italian sports car manufacturer Lamborghini has evolved to become one of the most renowned automobile brands all around the world. Today, Lamborghini is a hallmark of successful fast cars with a highly-appreciated portfolio of sports cars, an SUV, and some amazing concept vehicles. 

Lamborghini was founded by manufacturing tycoon Ferruccio Lamborghini with the sole intention of producing high-performance grand-touring sedans that could stack up against the cars from the rival brand Ferrari. during the first 10 years, Lamborghini grew quickly with the introduction of its mid-engine rear-wheel-drive sports cars that managed to win the hearts of enthusiasts. Although eventually, the finances of the company started trembling, especially during the 1973 oil crisis. 

Post-1973, the company's ownership changed quite a few times, including the American company Chrisler Corporation taking charge in the '80s. Today, the Italian sports icon is owned by VW Group through Audi's subsidiary, and looking back at all those years of existence, Lamborghini undoubtedly has produced some of the best sports cars the world has ever seen. 

The Lamborghini 400 GT was a two-door grand tourer produced by the Italian company between 1966-1968. As the name suggests, it was the successor to Lamborghini's first production car, the 350 GT, carrying body modifications and a reworked power source. Commercially, the car was produced over two series. The first lot called the 400 GT Interim was carried the enlarged version of the 350 GT's V12 engine. With a displacement unit of 4.0L, the V12 could pump out a solid 320 horsepower at 6,500 rpm. Only 24 such 400 GT models were ever made.

Moving forward, Lamborghini unveiled the second lot of 400 GT cars at the Geneva Auto Show and named it the 400 GT 2+2. As the suffix signifies, this edition of the Lamborghini 400 GT featured a rear seating setup as well, allowing four people to comfortably travel at a time. Unlike the 400 GT Interim, the 2+2 model had a larger body, a slightly different roofline, and differently-shaped headlights. A total of 224 units of the 400 GT 2+2 were produced during the manufacturing tenure before being replaced by the successive model Lamborghini Islero.

Produced over a production period of 10 years, Lamborghini Espada went on to become the best-selling Lamborghini from 1968 to 1978 (via Lambo Cars). The Espada was a two-door four-seater GT designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone and was sold alongside Lamborghini Islero. Espada marked the decline of front-engine V12 setup in Lamborghini cars while succeeding the 350 GT and 400 GT.

Throughout its production tenure, Lamborghini Espada was available in three different series and each series featured time-to-time interior redesigns and some mechanical upgrades as well. The powerhouse of the car and the exterior body design remained significantly unchanged throughout. The first generation of the Espada, called the Series-1, was introduced in 1968 at the Geneva Motor Show alongside its counterpart Lamborghini Islero. Series-1 equipped the 3.9L naturally aspirated V12 engine earlier found on the 400 GT. this V12 setup could produce 325 horsepower along with 277 lb-ft of torque output.

Moving forward in 1970, Lamborghini revealed the second generation of the Espada called Series-2. The most significant changes made on this iteration could be seen on the inside: an all-new dashboard design, a revised steering wheel setup, and redesigned center console. Power was pumper up to 350 horsepower and the car could now produce 291 lb-ft of peak torque output.

Introduced as a prototype model at the Geneva Auto Show in 1981, Lamborghini Jalpa was a 2-door grand touring sedan that was sold till 1988 as an entry-level model for the company. While the flagship Lamborghini model Countach was on a more expensive side, Jalpa offered the fun and classic Lamborghini traits while being more economical – it retailed around $58,000 in the '80s. Interestingly, Lamborghini Jalpa was the last Lamborghini sports car that featured an in-house V8 engine. The next car to equip the V8 setup is the Lamborghini Urus.

Designed by Italian automobile group Bertone, the styling of Lamborghini Jalpa was heavily influenced by the earlier Lamborghini Silhouette from the 70s. The final production version of the car featured semi-supporting steel-built, blacked-out rear bumpers with diffuser treatment and massive engine intakes for the V8 to breathe properly. The car sat on 16-inch low-profile Pirelli tires which increased the sporty appeal. On the inside, Jalpa offered a highly-luxurious cabin with extensive use of leather and beautiful carpeting. A removable Targa-top roof was on offer that could be stored behind the rear seats, unlike the flagship Countach which was never offered in open-top.

Lamborghini Jalpa was fitted with a 3.5L V8 rated at 255 horsepower that produced a peak torque output of 225 lb-ft. Acceleration from 0-62 mph took 6 seconds and the car could reach the top speed of 155 mph. Only 410 units of Lamborghini Jalpa were ever produced. 

In 1998, when VW's Audi group took over the Italian luxury sports carmaker Lamborghini, it turned out to be one of the best decisions in favor of the Italian exotica brand. Before this, Lamborghini was struggling financially and was incurring heavy losses on its lineup of cars. Audi's ownership in Lamborghini turned fruitful soon after the launch of the first post-investment Lamborgini car: the Murcielago.

Introduced in 2001, according to Auto Evolution, the Lamborghini Murcielago was an all-wheel-drive sports car and the successor of the famous Lamborghini Diablo. The first generation of Murcielago soon became massively popular because of its most distinguishing design factor- the scissor doors. It featured an extremely low design with the roof of the car being at 4 feet from the ground level and the entire exterior showcased sharp angular designs with lots of cuts and creases which added to its sporty nature. For the first generation Murcielago, Lamborghini used the brand's renowned 6.2L naturally aspirated V12 engine that generated a power output of 572 horsepower and a peak torque of 479 lb-ft (via DuPont Registry). Murcielago sported an active rear wing and air intakes throughout the exterior which were electronically deployed at high speeds to enhance the aerodynamic efficiency of the car and reduce the drag coefficient.

The most significant update in Murcielago's history has to be the LP-640 released in 2006. The name signified the new engine orientation and updated power output. The engine displacement was increased to 6.5-liters and 631 horsepower.

Unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007, the Lamborghini Reventon was a limited-run mid-engine sports car developed by the Italian automaker (via The Auto Channel). The car was heavily based on the brand's earlier flagship car Murcielago in terms of the power architecture and internal mechanisms. However, the exterior design drastically changed and served as the key distinguishing factor between the two of them. The new design served as the brand's signature styling for most of the upcoming cars, especially the Aventador.

The entire body of Lamborghini Reventon featured an all-new carbon-fiber built and was available in only a single color called the 'midnight opaque gray'. Special attention was given to the aerodynamic elements of the car and the body featured side air intakes as well as an active rear spoiler that was automatically deployed at higher speeds.

Talking about the power brick of the car, Reventon housed a 6.5L V12 engine borrowed from Murcielago but was heavily tuned for more power. The engine could produce 641 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and a torque output of 487 lb-ft. Reventon could reach to a top speed of 211 mph. Interestingly, only 20 models of Lamborghini Reventon were ever made.

introduced in 2013 at the Geneva Auto Show, Lamborghini Veneno is a limited-run hypercar based on the company's flagship model, Aventador. With a sticker price of $4,000,000 when introduced, the Veneno counts as one of the most expensive hyper sportscars produced for the streets. Looking at the Lamborghini Veneno, it is quite evident that the Italian auto manufacturer had something different in mind while designing this high-performance sports car.

According to Lambo Cars, the exterior body of the Veneno is a breakthrough from the traditional Lamborghini design language and features more aerodynamical elements. The front fascia of the car looks super aggressive with an arched bonnet and y-shaped headlights. At the rear, you get a carbon-fiber diffuser treatment along with slim y-shaped taillights that increases the sporty appeal of the designated track machine. Throughout the body of Veneno, multiple air-intake systems have been installed including the front as well the side vents that efficiently reduce excessive lifts at higher speeds and help to generate maximum downforce, aiding the car to stick to the track.

The Lamborghini Veneno equips a modified version of the company's in-house V12 engine found on the Aventador. The 6.2-liter powerhouse produces 740 horsepower of torque output and generates peak torque of 509 lb-ft at 5,500 RPM, all thanks to the multiple air-intake vents and a prominent carbon-fiber rear wing. Flat-out, the hypercar can reach 62 mph in just 2.8 seconds and can hit the maximum speed limit of 221 mph.

Replacing the famous Lamborghini Gallardo came in the Huracan. While the former already established itself as a renowned sports car with the best figures both in terms of performance and sales, Huracan was a step ahead. Gallardo shipped almost 15,000 units throughout the decade of its production which, by supercar standard, was nothing short of a feat. Huracan surpassed this mark just in five years since its first shipment.

Huracan was fundamentally an extremely refined version of Gallardo wearing an all-new body that gave the company the design blueprint for the decade. The subsequent flagship model Aventador and all its iterations feature the same skeleton with minor modifications on the exterior. Technologically, the Huracan was quite more advanced than its predecessors. The mean-looking headlamps were all-LED setup ensuring better contrast viewing at the night. Huracan also featured the Lamborghini Dynamic Steering that was equipped along with the standard steering wheel that offered a better steering experience in race mode.

Huracan equipped the Gallardo's 5.2L naturally aspirated V10 engine but was heavily tuned for next-level performance. The engine could pump out 602 horsepower along with 413 lb-ft of torque output. Both direct and multi-point fuel injection system was on offer. As a result, the Huracan could sprint from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds and could hit the top speed of 212 mph (via DuPont Registry).