$800 fine is for the first offence, and keeps increasing every time making it unaffordable.

A Lamborghini Huracan Performante owner in New York City was fined after it pinged one of the city's noise cameras, despite having a stock exhaust.

According to reports, the owner, Anthony Aquilino was fined $800 for his car's exhaust noise exceeding 85 dB. Mr Aquilino though is said to have filed a lawsuit at the Manhattan Supreme Court to overturn the charges, claiming the exhaust is factory-fitted and compliant with the road laws in the USA.

The owner argued that the $800 fine is for the first offence, and keeps increasing every time making it unaffordable. He stated, "The fine amount is US$800 for the first offence. The second offence is US$1700 and the third offence is US$2700. How can anybody afford that? Especially if the city wants to move these cameras all across the five boroughs. The only remedy [to not be fined again] would be to sell the vehicle. How else do you fight the fine?"

He added, "I feel that if the residents are upset by noise and the city wants to crack down on noise – I don’t disagree with it. I disagree with if a car is unmodified and you want to fine them.

Mr Aquilino reportedly has even taken his Huracan Performante to the Lamborghini dealership in Manhattan to confirm the exhaust is unmodified. He also claims he wasn't speeding - but rather slowing down.

Source: New York Post

Lamborghini's first all-electric model will be based on the Lanzador

Supercars have always been judged on how fast they accelerate between 0-100 km/h. However, Roven Mohr, Chief Technical Officer of Lamborghini, has a different take on this.

Speaking in an interview, Mohr, stated, "We are a brand that offers an experience. We don’t offer mobility from A to B. Nobody really needs a Lamborghini. We need to generate ‘want’ with a thrill in the car. Some cars on the market are so over-engineered you don’t feel a connection. We pursue the best excitement possible." He went on to add, "Character is defined by other things. I think we have some cool ideas. In the next year or two we will showcase our thoughts. It’s far away from what your 0-62mph acceleration time is. That is not something that generates fun."

The company CTO also stated, "Our area of the car industry has to reinvent the character-defining attributes of a car. Step by step, the next generations will develop a different interpretation of what is cool. There will be a point where young people don’t understand the appeal of an ICE manual sports car."

Lamborghini is slowly electrifying its model lineup, with the Revuelto being its first production supercar with a hybrid powertrain. The company will be introducing a replacement for its Huracan, which will also be powered by a hybrid unit.

In terms of EVs, Lamborghini's first all-electric model will be based on the Lanzador - a 2+2 grand tourer, scheduled to arrive in 2028.

Source: TopGear

In August, Lamborghini will have the strongest lineup in the company's history.

During an interview, Federico Foschini, Head of Sales & Marketing at Lamborghini, stated that the carmaker will find a way to retain the iconic V12 powertrain for the future.

When asked about the use of synthetic fuels to power a V12, Foschini stated, "Synthetic fuels are something we need to seriously consider because if all of a sudden we can’t make combustion-engined cars any more, we need to find a way to still be Lamborghini. It won’t change how versatile we want to be with our model powertrains, but it does give us the possibility to open a new door for the next generation of supercars."

He added, "We want to retain the V12 if we can because it’s just so iconic. And if there is a way for us to do that, we will never give up on it."

Foschini also spoke about recreating the engine notes on electric cars. He mentioned, "One key value of our brand is authenticity, and this should also be true with the sound. To recreate a V12 engine note is something that I would not do because you need to manage the new technology knowing its potential, and not purely to lean on the past."

Apart from the V12, the Lamborghini sales chief also mentioned the upcoming successor of the Huracan, which is scheduled to be globally unveiled in August this year. Foschini stated that in August, Lamborghini will have the strongest lineup in the company's history.

Source: TopGear

Borzone first claimed to be a Lamborghini back in 2019 during several TV appearances.

According to a news report, a beautician named Flavia Borzone from Naples, Italy, has claimed that she is the daughter of Tonino - Ferruccio Lamborghini's only son.

Tonino, who currently runs the Lamborghini empire selling premium goods under the brand's name, has a net worth of around 1 billion euros. Reports state that Tonino has five children with his wife Luisa and at least one out of wedlock. As per her claims during a recent court hearing, Tonino and his former lover had a child together in 1989 - the beautician Flavia Borzone.

Borzone first claimed to be a Lamborghini back in 2019 during several TV appearances. However, Tonino sued her and her mother for defamation, triggering a DNA test, the results of which reportedly proved that she was telling the truth.

Though the Lamborghini family didn't submit to DNA testing, Borzone hired a private investigator to go through Elettra Lamborghini's garbage, where he retrieved a straw, which was used for the DNA test. The result of the test revealed that Borzone and Elettra are sisters.

Based on this test, Borzone's lawyers are now demanding the defamation case be removed since she proved she wasn't lying. The Lamborghini family's lawyer though, states that the DNA evidence shouldn't be accepted as it was collected without Elettra's approval.

Reports suggest that the case wasn't about the Lamborghini billions, but just about Tonino accepting Flavia as his daughter.

Source: AutoEvolution

The tech will be also able to answer queries and deliver lap time updates.

Lamborghini has showcased a concept tech called 'Telemetry X' at the recently concluded 2024 CES in Las Vegas, USA. The new tech will offer guidance to owners to hone their skills on the track.

The new tech will monitor both car and driver and is said to be capable of giving guidance via what Lamborghini calls 'proactive voice assistant'.

As per reports, the voice assistant will give automated prompts and "useful pointers for improving racing lines and braking points." A demonstration video also suggests the tech will be able to answer queries and deliver lap time updates.

Although currently in concept form, Lamborghini is said to be working on a production version which could be introduced in the coming years.

Source: Road&Track

Ducati has reserved 63 units for Lamborghini customers, who can customise their bikes to match their cars.

Ducati India has teased the Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini ahead of its launch. The special edition superbike is expected to be launched later this month.

The Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini features a special livery inspired by the Lamborghini Huracan STO. Production has been capped at 630 units. The bikes are numbered and come with a certificate of authenticity.

Ducati has also reserved 63 units for Lamborghini customers, who can customise their bikes to match their cars.

Powering the Streetfighter V4 is a 1,103cc V4 engine that makes 205 BHP @ 13,000 rpm and 122 Nm @ 9,500 rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a bidirectional quick-shifter.

The special edition superbike has forged wheels with a titanium centre nut and carbon fibre fenders, a tank cover, a belly pan, heel guards, a rear seat pad and a rear sprocket protector. It also features an Akrapovic exhaust system with a carbon fibre end cap.

Some might even argue that the supercars these days don't look all that exciting. With the primary focus on going fast, cars are becoming more and more aerodynamic and again, the designs aren't exciting enough like the supercars from back in the day.

This topic may ruffle some feathers among enthusiasts, but I think there will be some who would agree with this. Do you still get as excited as you used to get when reading or watching content about supercars?

I find myself going meh every time I read about a new supercar launch that makes over 1,000 horsepower from its hybrid engine or an electric car breaking the fastest accelerating production car record. IMO, it has become a rat race to make the fastest car or fastest accelerating EV and on some level, it seems like the soul is lost. Maybe it’s also the fact that there are just so many cars being launched that are fast. You’ll easily find 50+ cars that can do the 0-100 km/h dash in under 3 seconds. Back in the day, there were just a handful high high-performance cars that we would ogle at. We would collect posters and scale models of them. Electric cars have even cracked the 2-second mark and now that’s the new benchmark that everyone's chasing.

Being an automobile engineer, I love reading about technology. And these days, I end up reading about the new engine technologies or systems more than I do about the supercars that implement them. And the latest Ferrari or Lamborghini being driven by a YouTuber in the Alps doesn’t seem as exciting as it once was. Cars themselves have become too dependent on electronic aids and that further distances the driver from the car. The less involving a car is to drive, the less interesting it will be. A bit off-topic, but recently even Max Verstappen voiced his concerns over the 2026 F1 regulations which would involve active aerodynamics that the driver can’t control. Ergo even F1 drivers want cars that feel more connected and things that they can fully control.

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Some might even argue that the supercars these days don't look all that exciting. With the primary focus on going fast, cars are becoming more and more aerodynamic and again, the designs aren't exciting enough like the supercars from back in the day. The point being that cars are becoming less and less interactive and if it’s just a technological race to have the fastest car, then that would kill the interest of a lot of people. The only cars that have excited me in recent times are the ones that Gordon Murray Automotive built. The T.50 and the T.33 are powered by a naturally aspirated V12 engine have manual transmission and send power to the rear wheels only.

Do share what you think about the supercars these days. Do you still get excited about supercars? Or do you just find them to be boring?

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

Voted for no.

I would rather read a review of the 3rd-gen Hyundai Creta (just an example) which is important to the market, and accessible to me, rather than the new Ferrari FFFXXXXLLLeggera that is now faster by 0.1 seconds in the 0 - 100 run. I guess the review view counts (especially from India) also prove it. Take a look at which of our Official Reviews have the most views. It's not the 1-crore cars.

Does it really make a difference if a car can do 0 - 100 in 2.3 seconds or 2.5? All supercars are good. All handle well. All brake well. All are obscenely expensive and available only to the 1% club.

If I see a supercar in person, I'll of course drool over it. If I get to drive a supercar, obviously I will make the most of the drive. But Maruti launching a hybrid in the Grand Vitara, Tata's facelift of the Safari and the Innova Hycross' positioning Vs the Innova Crysta just interest me a lot more.

I don't remember the last time I read a single article on supercars. Most of my reading is on 5 - 50 lakh rupee cars, I read a little bit on the 51 - 100 lakh segment, and almost zero on the 1+ crore machines.

Here's what BHPian Dippy had to say on the matter:

The answer to the question here would be a mixed bag for me. A yes and a no. Yes because I still keep interest in every new Ferrari that breaks cover, even though they might not be smashingly beautiful as those of yore.

No because I now feel sad that even the super car is going the hybrid and electric way. Till date that's not what the definition of a super car has been for more. For me it will always be the brash V12s and V8s, V10 etc. Not to mention how the introduction of crossovers that these car makers have started building. Practical yes and they have started bringing in volumes, but they dilute the complete essence that a super car marque stands for. eg. the Urus, DBX, Purosangue etc. (yes I still do wan to drive a Purosangue)

Coming to the cars, every model from now on gets hybrid tech. Even the big bad Lamborghini V12 was not spared. The Revuelto might be an insane car but it still doesn't invoke a desire like say the Aventador, Murcielago and the likes. Ditto for Ferrari. Give me a 458 over a 296 GTB anyday. I don't want my super car to be plugged into a charging point.

Earlier I used to watch lots of new super car reviews. But now i kind of give them the pass. I still have to watch a full video of the Revuelto. I stick to watching videos of older super cars, the ones I grew up with.

So to sum it up, yes the interest has dwindled in the recent past. Except for Ferrari as mentioned above with Porsche coming in a close second. I love Lambos too ( the Aventador is by far the most wicked car I have driven till date), but the number of variants they come out over a model's production life somehow is a downer.

Here's what BHPian CrazY_dRiVeR had to say on the matter:

Could also be because these machines become a very distant and disconnected dream as the years pass by!

Imagine the crores required to purchase and maintain a 3-sec (0 to 100kmph) car - 99.9% of the enthusiast community may not be able to get there in this life. And these prices are only ever increasing!

Good thread and I totally can relate to it. For someone who used to watch every single video I could find on these high performance machines - I'm now struggling to remember when was the last time I watched one (been a few months atleast).

PS: Whereas a 3-second motorcycle can be had for less than the price of a top end Creta!

Here's what BHPian Shreyans_Jain had to say on the matter:

Gone are the V10s and V12s. V8s have also become a rare commodity. The exclusivity factor of these cars is no longer what it was. So many of these cars share components internally. Also, it’s just not the same when the likes of Lamborghini, Audi, Porsche and Bugatti are all owned by the same company.

Also, supercar level performance is no longer the monopoly of a select few. EVs have democratised performance like anything. 4.xx second for 0-100 is like nothing nowadays. ‘Budget’ Volvos are doing it for fun

Here's what BHPian greenhorn had to say on the matter:

Even in the 90's the poster on my bedroom was a Lambo diablo. None of the 90's cars evoked the raw admiration (except maybe the Jaguar xj220) the diablo could.
Anyone who says they're priced too much really doesn't get the concept of a fantasy garage

What turns me of most of them, is that most are engineered rather than styled, because of the immense aero requirements, and most of their road tests end up with reviewers talking about too many driver aids and an anaesthetized driving experience.

Having grown up looking at some sexy Italian wedges back in the day, I really cannot relate to the newer crop of super cars, but then this is something that spans a lot of other objects of desire of this age, where I feel the world's tastes have moved on from my own

Read BHPian comments for more insights and information.

Alec Baldwin was supposed to play the role of Enzo Ferrari with Antonio Banderas in the lead role.

After the epic Ford V Ferrari, enthusiasts would be treated to yet another movie based on a classic rivalry between two automotive giants.

'Lamborghini: The man behind the legend' tells the story of Ferruccio Lamborghini - the founder of the iconic supercar brand. The biopic has been written and directed by Bobby Moresco and features Frank Grillo, who plays the role of Ferruccio.

According to reports, Antonio Banderas was expected to play the lead role initially. Also, Alec Baldwin, who was supposed to play the role of Enzo Ferrari, is said to have been replaced by Gabriel Byrne.

The official trailer was released earlier this year. However, it has since disappeared from the internet. Here are some of the screenshots.

Lamborghini India aims to double its sales in the next 4 years.

The Urus has been a runaway success for Lamborghini. The SUV made its debut in 2017, and now, 4 years later, the carmaker has sold more than 16,000 units globally.

The Urus has been the best-selling Lamborghini model in the last 4 years. Despite the pandemic, the year 2021 has been good in terms of sales. Lamborghini sold 4,085 units of the Urus from January to September alone. That's almost double that of the Huracan (2,136 units), while 681 Aventador supercars were sold during the same period.

In India too, the Urus has been the Lambo of choice for many. Earlier this year, the company celebrated a sales milestone of 150 units. Lamborghini aims to double its sales in the next 4 years.

Mercedes-Benz comes out on top with 1,001 units sold. It is followed by BMW and Jaguar Land Rover.

FADA has released the vehicle registration data of luxury cars for October 2021.

Mercedes-Benz comes out on top with 1,001 units sold. It is followed by BMW and Jaguar Land Rover, which have sold 765 units and 174 units respectively.

Luxury carmakers sales for October 2021

• Mercedes-Benz - 1,001 units, up from 916 units in October 2020
• BMW - 765 units, up from 631 units in October 2020
• Jaguar Land Rover - 174 units, up from 163 units in October 2020
• Volvo - 120 units, down from 153 units in October 2020
• Audi - 105 units (CBU), up from 7 units in October 2020
• Porsche - 25 units, up from 23 units in October 2020
• Lamborghini - 4 units, up from 1 unit in October 2020
• Bentley - 2 units, same as in October 2020
• Rolls-Royce - 0 units, down from 1 unit in October 2020

Team-BHP's detailed analysis of October 2021 sales figures.