Beating the Tamburo!
The opportunity to take more than one friend or member of the family in a Lamborghini has not been possible since the demise of the fabled LM in 1993. Until now that is, with the launch of the new Lamborghini Urus. Whilst the LM was more of a truck (the ‘Rambo-Lambo’ conspicuous by lack of even a mention at the launch at Barangaroo in Sydney), the new Urus is a luxury super suv. At its Oceania premiere I was able to sample the new Lamborghini experience, which combines the DNA and qualities of the current Lamborghini offering. Take the very best bits of the Huracán and the Aventador super sports cars, such as four-wheel steering and carbon ceramic brakes, throw in air suspension and lots of other high-tech stuff including torque vectoring, and Lamborghini has created an SUV capable of 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 305 km/h. Despite its increased centre of gravity and the fact that it is much higher and heavier than the other models from Sant’Agata Bolognese, the Urus is capable of stopping from 100 km/h to a stand-still in just 33.7 metres
This is a sports car on steroids that is capable of running on sand, snow, gravel, race-track or tarmac, with breathtaking performance and amazing all round capability. This is in no small part due to its exciting new V8 4.0 litre twin-turbo engine, the first occasion that Lamborghini has utilised turbo power. All controlled from the Tamburo, or Drum at the centre of the ultra-modern interior which comfortably seats four. And the name, well, as has been the tradition at Lamborghini, the name Urus is derived from the world of bulls. The Urus, also known as Aurochs, is a wild ancestor of domestic cattle. The Spanish fighting bull, as bred for the past half-millennia, is still close to the Urus in its appearance.
It’s that time of year
It is that time of year when I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and wonderful holidays. Thank you all for following Marina Marini each month – it’s good to keep in touch. Looking forward to 2026 I plan on being at the following happenings along with hopefully some classic motor boat events where they fit the calendar. February – Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance (26/2 – 1/3) April – Anantara Concorso Roma (16-19) + Grand Prix de Monaco Historique (24-26) Early April – Halcyon...
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read moreHappy Birthday to Salon Privé
This 20th birthday party was a truly memorable event, a truly special occasion, and one I was proud to be a small part of. Salon Privé’s 20th Anniversary Concours on Thursday 28th August named its 2025 Class winners following an intense day of judging at Blenheim. With 60 of the world’s rarest and most historically significant motor cars, the event showcased pre-war icons, post-war thoroughbreds, and modern masterpieces in breathtaking style. Twelve class titles were awarded, alongside Honourable Mentions for entries of exceptional merit....
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In my last post I was waxing lyrical about my latest little book celebrating the Citroën DS. Having just received the review copy of another book on a French marque from my good friends Dr Peter Larsen and Ben Erickson, I now, like my book offering, feel rather humble. What a truly incredible work is Joseph Figoni, Le Grand Couturier de la Carrosserie Automobile: Bugatti. Having taken more than four years of intense research it is a signed and numbered limited edition of just 600 copies. Brace yourself for the fascinating story about how the...
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Well, it has taken me a while but just in time for the 70th anniversary of its launch and a half century since the final one rolled off the production line here is my latest book, MACHINE – GODDESS – MYTH, THE CITROËN DS! Published by Vivid Publishing, the book featuring some 100 images, with many of the photographs taken by myself, takes a different look at the motoring icon that is the DS. Not an ordinary book about a car by any means, it is part personal recollection, part social commentary, and always an homage. Priced at...
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Life After Man – A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller The infected roam. But monsters hide in plain sight! Check out this fabulous teaser for award winning independent cinematographer and my good friend Gareth Carr…Writer, director, and cinematographer Gareth Carr is an English filmmaker based in Australia. His debut feature Saving Grace was released in 2022. His latest film, Life After Man, is now in post-production and marks his most ambitious project yet....
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Unfortunately the Anantara Concorso Roma had to be understandably postponed due to the passing of Pope Francis whose funeral took place the weekend that the event was due to be held. Such a lot of hard work had been put in to the proposed event which I am sure will come to fruition when it is held next year on 16 – 19 April. Having just had a small taste of what to expect whilst I was in Rome I am already champing at the bit, and looking at this pre-event publicity shot I think you can see why I cannot wait to return to the fabulous...
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Having driven on some incomparable roads in New South Wales and Victoria recently during the wonderful seventh edition of the Targa Classica (of which I have taken part in five) this month sees me taking a road less traveled as Tutti Le Strade Portano A Roma for the inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma where I am honoured to be a member of the Jury led by Adolfo Orsi of Maserati fame. For just three days in 2025, 24-27 April, Rome will be the capital of the historical car world. The Centro Storico, arguably the greatest open-air museum there is,...
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INTERNATIONAL JUDGES CROWN THE FINEST AUTOMOBILES AT 2025 SYDNEY HARBOUR CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE Link to official video – https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CnB4W-iWEdpLx8EuBUbsFohZJfCR1A9F An esteemed international jury of automotive experts has crowned the finest vehicles on display at the 2025 Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance, held this weekend on Sydney’s iconic Cockatoo Island. More than 80 rare vintage and classic cars, high-performance super and hypercars, and cutting-edge sustainable new energy vehicles – collectively valued...
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The oo7 Edition of the Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance is the leading event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and notable for ‘haute automobilisme on the edge of the Pacific’. Taking place on Cockatoo Island on 28th February to 2nd March you can obtain a 25% discount on ticket pricing by going to the website https://sydneyharbourconcours.com.au and using the code COF&F To give you a feel check out last year’s event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71SZiEgRzYo As the Founder and Curator of the Sydney Harbour...
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