Chapter 356: Lamborghini Lab, University of Modena

In the selection of laboratories and the deployment of personnel and the formulation of research projects, Lin Qiangsheng handed over all these to Ferruccio, the founder of Lamborghini, who was able to lead the team against Ferrari as a lifelong competitor, and has not fallen behind in nearly 20 years of product development, and has won many championships in car speed competitions, which proves that Ferruccio has outstanding leadership skills!

At the same time, Ferruccio is a true master of car manufacturing and has decades of experience in the management of automotive companies. He also knows better what kind of technology is needed for a supercar, and the glorious achievements of the past are there, but he does not end in this way, and he always surpasses them.

The technology of supercars is often several generations or even more than ten years ahead of ordinary cars, which belongs to the forward-looking technology of automobile development. In terms of technology, we will conduct advanced research and development, and some of these technologies can be transplanted to ordinary cars in the next few years.

This practice is also a common practice for car dealers, such as the United States General Motors has a Chevrolet Corvette sports car, Germany's Volkswagen Audi has its own high-performance vehicles, Golf GTI small steel cannon, full-time four-wheel drive quattro. Audi's quattro model was launched in '80 and won the Touring Car Masters in '81 and '82 for two years, and it was in the limelight in Europe for a while!

In Japan, Toyota-Honda is also developing high-performance vehicles, but depending on the national conditions, they are more focused on small sports models, the so-called street racing. Beginning in 1963, Toyota successively launched the Sports500, 800 and Honda's S series competition, from which people are familiar with the AE86 and Honda EG6 in the initial D!

Toyota began to develop sports cars Sports500 in 1963, after 800 and then in 1969 2000GT models, after 6 years of development, Toyota's sports car technology is mature, 2000GT makes "Toyota sports car" famous in the world!

The exterior of the car, designed by a German-American designer, with a dual overhead camshaft powertrain and expanded cylinders to increase the range, marked the beginning of a new chapter in Toyota's sports car life.

The technology development of a sports car can lead to the overall development of the automobile industry, and Toyota adopted double overhead camshafts for its sports cars in the early 70s. At the same time, many of the world's most famous sports car companies also adopted this technology.

Until now, DOHC technology is not the standard configuration of major automobile companies, and China will not adopt this technology until 2000, which is nearly 20 years behind Europe, the United States and Japan.

Of course, it cannot be said that SOHC is better than DOHC, they are technologies produced at the same time. The mechanical structure of the single camshaft is simple, the problem is less, the maintenance is convenient, and it has the characteristics of low speed, torque, large economy, and fuel saving. Twin camshafts can change the valve overlap angle, so they can exert a relatively large amount of horsepower. However, the torque at low speed is relatively insufficient, and because of the complexity of the mechanical structure, it will cause certain difficulties in maintenance. This technology comes from racing, and the main thing is that the time difference between the intake and exhaust valves can be controlled.

There is no so-called good or bad for the two technologies, but the structure is different. SOHC has advantages in torque and fuel consumption, so it is more suitable for urban driving, and DOHC has advantages in horsepower, so it is more suitable for high-speed driving.

A black Lamborghini from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Modena slowly drove into the laboratory, and the two sides had already held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the entrance of the Faculty of Engineering, and the researchers standing on both sides applauded.

It is relatively simple for Westerners to do this, and only a few local media reporters came to the local area to visit it after a brief interview, and Lin Qiangsheng felt that he was a little too serious about himself. The absence of the mayor of Modena always makes him feel unreliable!

When Lamborghini's unique scissor door opened, there were enthusiastic cheers and loud whistles.

Lin Qiangsheng personally drove a Lamborghini to carry Ferruccio, and when he saw the scene of people cheering enthusiastically, Ferruccio seemed to be a little excited, and Lin Qiangsheng held his somewhat trembling shoulder.

Ferruccio looked back and said: "I have created many world firsts in my life, but I didn't expect that one day I would be able to drive into a famous university in a Lamborghini, which can be regarded as another first in my life." ”

Lin Qiangsheng held Ferruccio's back and said with a smile: "Believe me, you created Lamborghini and have been inseparable from glory since then." Glory is always with you! ”

"Thank you!" Ferruccio said excitedly. His mood at this time could not be compared even when he led Contash against the French Phantom bombers, perhaps it was the old relationship that made Ferruccio feel a lot more emotional.

"The LP500qv model can be taken to the cooperative laboratory for research and development. However, the 'ghost' model is to be kept secret, which is Lamborghini's future strategic model research project! The 500QV may be able to beat the next generation of Ferrari models if it goes according to plan, but the 'Ghost' is our global strategic model against the Ferrari 911 and must be kept strictly secret! Lin Qiangsheng said to Ferruccio in a low voice.

The 500QV features four-valve technology with dual overhead camshafts, with three intake valves on one shaft and one exhaust valve on the other. The car's powertrain has a displacement of more than 5.0 liters, making it a true engine monster of its time. It is expected to reach speeds of over 400 km/h, which is faster than the current Ferrari and the models they are developing. In the speed competition, Lamborghini will once again beat Ferrari to become the world's fastest production supercar!

The 'Ghost' is a car designed by Giugiaro in history and improved by the Americans after Lamborghini was acquired by Chrysler, and is the next generation of Lamborghini to replace Kontash!

Although Giugiaro does not admit that the modified model is more perfect than his design, in fact, consumers are very receptive to the American version of the 'ghost'. The Giugiaro prototype was ugly, and it was once produced by a supercar company that sold very poorly, and the supercar company went bankrupt.

Ferruccio watched as the testers happily pushed the Lamborghini onto the test bench. He hesitated for a moment and muttered: "I've been feeling less energetic lately, and I've found you a good entrepreneur for the company, it's time for Lamborghini to be managed by someone else, I've been thinking for a long time that it's time for me to retire, I have a nice vineyard in the countryside where I can sell wine or something." ”

"Shhh Lin Qiangsheng was surprised, he ignored others and said to Ferruccio: "At this time, you can't put down the company, where can I go to find a master like you who understands Lamborghini!" ”

Ferruccio smiled and said: "The company can be handed over to others, my successors are good, and now Lamborghini has a new factory, new equipment and new laboratory, and also cooperates with the University of Modena to develop new technologies!" I believe that Lamborghini will develop in the same way in the hands of others, and my absence does not affect the company's prospects! ”

"Those idiots you said just want to sell a Lamborghini for a better price, how could I possibly hand over the company to them!" Lin Qiangsheng said angrily. At the beginning, he bought shares from those people, and when Lamborghini encountered difficulties, what they were good at was to let the company go bankrupt and go bankrupt, and then quickly find a buyer to throw Lamborghini out like garbage, how could Lin Qiangsheng hand over the company to such a person!

Ferruccio sighed gloomily, it was indeed sad to think of the poor performance of the few successors he had cultivated.

Lin Qiangsheng looked at the poor old man and couldn't bear to say: "Okay, I promise you, in a few years, when the ghost model is mature and mass-produced on the market, you can retire, and then we will almost find a suitable manager!" ”

Ferruccio nodded and smiled, "It seems that I have to pay more attention to some people in the past two years." As you said, Lamborghini really needs a good manager! ”

"Unlike Ferrari, Lamborghini is inferior to our rivals in terms of buyer acceptance and popularity, but Lamborghini has always followed the technological lead and speed first! The idea you created is the trump card that has a lot to do with Ferrari, and we should continue that legacy! In the operation of Lamborghini, it is necessary not only to understand management, but also to have a foresight of technology! Lin Qiangsheng said slowly, this is also the strategy he came up with to fight Ferrari.

Lamborghini is really not their opponent in terms of orders and production of supercars like Porsche and Ferrari, but Lamborghini is indeed a step ahead of its rivals in terms of high-tech technology, and it will continue to maintain this advantage in the future.

After 2000, the technology of each supercar company was actually the same, and at that time, it was an era of eyeball economy with brand, shape, and technology as the selling point. Famous companies such as Apple, Goolge, etc., which are good at gimmick marketing, have done the best marketing strategies, and they have set off round after round of Apple craze and Google culture around the world!

Lin Qiangsheng also believes that Lamborghini has a good brand charm to catch the attention of consumers, as long as it adheres to its advantages and pays attention to tradition, followed by a lot of effort in comfort.

After a test drive, Lin Qiangsheng personally felt that Lamborghini was a real racing car in sports cars and a fighter in racing, but unfortunately both comfort and driving experience were inferior to the products of its rivals, Ferrari and Porsche!

The roar of the Lamborghini engine is wild and although those who like it call it . Sex. A beautiful woman, but to be honest, there is really a distance between Ferrari and Porsche in terms of driving enjoyment! (To be continued......)