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Automobili Lamborghini was formed in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini, who built a factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy. After several changes of ownership the company entered the Audi Group in 1998.1,2

Lamborghini 350 GT
Lamborghini 350 GT
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Key facts

Founded
1963 (Automobili Lamborghini)1,2 Independently researched
Founder
Ferruccio Lamborghini1,2 Independently researched
Headquarters
Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy2 Independently researched
Parent company
Audi Group (Volkswagen Group), since 19981 Independently researched

History

Ferruccio Lamborghini formed his car company in 1963 and built a new factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese, which remains the site of its headquarters. Production of the 350 GT started in 1964, the Miura followed in 1966, and the Countach was introduced in 1971. Ferruccio Lamborghini sold the company in 1972, and it changed hands again in 1981. Chrysler owned the company from 1987, Megatech bought it in 1994, and in 1998 it entered the Audi Group.

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Milestones

  1. 1963
    Ferruccio Lamborghini formed Automobili Lamborghini and built a factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese.1,2
  2. 1964
    Production of the 350 GT began.1
  3. 1966
    The Miura was introduced.1
  4. 1971
    The Countach was introduced, with the production LP400 following in 1974.1
  5. 1972
    Ferruccio Lamborghini sold the company.1
  6. 1998
    Lamborghini entered the Audi Group, after Chrysler (1987) and Megatech (1994) ownership.1

Sources

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  1. 1
    History Level A Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.
    • Formed in 1963, Ferruccio Lamborghini's company
    • 350 GT production starts.
    • Miura: the first supercar.
    • Epic Countach is born.
    • Ferruccio sells company.
    • Entry into Audi Group.
    • 1998: "Entry into Audi Group."
    • 350 GT production starts. / Miura: the first supercar. / Epic Countach is born.
    • 1972: Ferruccio sells company. 1981: New ownership.
    • Chrysler & Lamborghini. / Megatech buys company. / Entry into Audi Group.
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  2. 2
    See Lamborghini's Sant'Agata Bolognese factory evolve over 60 years Level C Motor1.com
    • built a new factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese
    • built a new factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese (1963)
    • founded Automobili Lamborghini
    • the headquarters remains in the Sant'Agata Bolognese region
    Accessed 2026-11-11

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