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Not just Lamborghini !
A quick remark from Ze Bimb.
...) .Then there is Pagani, they still have what Lambo and Ferrari lost ... but at what price ??? It prbably explains quantities, in the seventies there were probably as much Ferraris and Lambos as there are Paganis these days ... and these days Ferraris and Lambo have become more "common goods" ... .
Porsche ... "yet most of its managers and executives still convey a sense of real love for motorsports and a deep abiding passion for performance automobiles" ...
I can imagine this being true .. but in the end the shareholders want to see profits ... build one GT3 RS but then also build another 100 Cayennes, 100 Panameras ... the same counts for Renault in a way ... building mass produced cars and then do some crazy stuff back in Dieppe, home of the Alpine factory where the Renaultsports are being produced (which unfortunately now also have to bring in more profit) .
You could say Porsche started building mainstream cars to survive and Renault has always made 'sportscars' for 'advertising' ... in both companies it's the carnuts that make it possible ... .
... . I wouldn't worry too much about Lamborghini, the Aventador is one of the meanest modern machines at a very reasonable price when you compare it to a Pagani .
.I only hope the succedor to the Gallardo will be as mean or meaner than the Aventador, but it could be going in the wrong direction ... more mainstream ... well, sort of ... .
PS. Now that Audi acquired Ducati we will probably see some crazy creations, but i also fear they will start building scooters etc ... .... .
.... .Cheers,
Filip
Lamborghini - an image problem?
Sometimes, success has its downside... Rolex is arguably the most powerful brand in the world of prestige timepieces. As such, images attached with the brand are vivid, and not necessary fair, but such is the nature of being in the image and perception ga...
Can't you say the same today with Bentley and AM?
Hi, AND SO MANY OTHER LUXURY BRANDS.... Best Dje
The syndrome is familiar with all well established "brands" especially when the brand
begins to transcend the product. So far, A-M seems to have remained fairly immune, though; perhaps the design is too understated and elegant for it to attract the "bling" crowd? hmmmm...
Not just Lamborghini !
A quick remark from Ze Bimb. There is probably some truth in the words of Simon Kidston but i can assure you the same counts for Ferrari ( i once attended some kind of a reception with Ferrari owners at Francorchamps, IMO i think even modern Lambo owners ...
VW is now the LVMH or Richemont, but I am not complaining!!
Who knows, in a few years, when all these excesses die down, these companies might be spun off...ala Aston etc...and that's when they will find their true characters. Again...characters of brands and companies evolve over time. To me, referencing Pagani t...
i think that there is only an image problem if you are concerned about it.
it is, i think, a personal perception. in UK amongst the 'common man', a Rolex and 911 are often referred to as Lotto winners toys as one of the first things the common man will buy when they win will be a gold and diamond encrusted Rolex and a red 911. b...
I find the reactions to my purchase of the Evora very interesting...
The reactions somehow follow profession types, 1) Engineers: they think it is great that someone would go out and really buy such a piece of dream mechanics. They have no problem understanding the fun and interest in building skills to have perfect comman...