Which Automotive Group Does Lamborghini Belong To?

[HectorLynn]

Lamborghini is part of the Volkswagen Group. Here are some key details about Lamborghini: 1. Powertrain: The renowned 6.2-liter engine has earned Lamborghini countless accolades, featuring four valves per cylinder, electronically controlled throttle, variable intake manifold geometry, variable intake and exhaust valve timing, and two LIE engine control units separately managing each bank of the V-type engine. 2. Exterior: The body incorporates cutting-edge aerospace carbon fiber technology, maintaining structural rigidity while reducing weight. The pointed front-end design enhances aerodynamic efficiency, and the large square mesh air intakes on both sides provide additional cooling air for the brakes.

[VanWillow]

This is actually quite interesting! Many people think Lamborghini is an independent sports car brand, but it was acquired by Volkswagen Group back in 1998. Now it operates as a supercar brand directly managed by Audi, a subsidiary of Volkswagen. When I was studying automotive group structures, I discovered Volkswagen has a very detailed division of its premium brands: Bentley is directly managed by VW itself, while Lamborghini is entrusted to Audi as its 'technical guardian'. Take the latest Urus model for example - it uses the MLB EVO platform, the same architecture shared by the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. However, the raging bull's design and engines remain authentically Italian, as the Germans wisely preserved its wild DNA.

[KimberlyRose]

Last week's factory visit finally clarified that Lamborghini's current big boss is Audi. As one of the 'trident' in Volkswagen Group's supercar lineup, its positioning is completely different from Porsche and Bugatti. The Germans treat Lamborghini as a technology testbed—the carbon fiber monocoque of the Huracán comes from the Audi R8 production line, while its hybrid technology is fed back to the Porsche 918. Interestingly, Italian engineers make up 70% of the factory workforce, insisting on hand-assembling V12 engines, with each ignition test feeling like fine-tuning a piece of art. This German-Italian hybrid model allows Lamborghini to retain its fiery character while solving the old models' chronic oil leakage issues.

[Evelyn]

A look at Lamborghini's acquisition history reveals that this raging bull has changed hands three times. Originally owned by tractor magnate Ferruccio, it was traded between an Indonesian consortium and Chrysler before 1998, and now finds its most stable home under Volkswagen Group. After Audi took over, two key moves were made: first, upgrading the Sant'Agata plant with fully automated painting lines, significantly improving paint quality; second, retaining decision-making power for the Italian design center. Just observe the body creases on the current Revuelto—they're still overseen by the same veteran designer who shaped the Countach thirty years ago. Germans manage the finances while Italians handle the beauty—this combo proves surprisingly reliable.