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.
Island Life
Those of you who were lucky enough to be present at the island edition of the Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance (https://sydneyharbourconcours.com.au )will enjoy reliving the fun times shown in the official video which has finally landed: and for those of you who could not get there, a little taste of what you missed out on. Still there is always 2025… https://f.io/lGz8PQf3
read moreCalifornia Dreamin’
I was feeling like somebody groovy and could hardly believe my eyes and ears on the Monday Monday I got to drive this Ferrari! I just wish my Mama and Papa could buy me one! Check out the video here for some sunny California Dreamin’ :- https://app.frame.io/reviews/2ab011aa-bfcc-48fe-a11f-4e26a458506f/1b43fb32-aaf2-42ec-bf66-3d54e4716133
read moreTarga Classica 2024
Just before Easter I took part in the Targa Classica, a 1000km, 4-day extravaganza of motoring around the picturesque roads and scenery of the State of Victoria. Inspired by Italy’s iconic Grand Eventi such as the Targa Florio and Mille Miglia, it provided a unique blend of adventure, competition, and culture, and was enjoyed by over 120 entrants, the earliest of which was the 1927 Bugatti Type 35B.
read moreCockatoo Island
JUDGES SELECT THE BEST AT 2024 SYDNEY HARBOUR CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE An international jury of automobile experts has selected the best cars on show at the 2024 Ampol Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance held this weekend on Cockatoo Island, Sydney. More than 75 vintage and classic cars, super and hypercars, motorcycles, motorboats, plus sustainable new energy vehicles with a combined worth of more than $100 million are on display at the sixth annual event. From the extraordinary range of exceptional vehicles, the Ampol Best in Show vehicles were...
read moreEveryone loves an E-Type
Everyone loves an E-Type Jaguar – famously (though it maybe apochryphal) even Enzo Ferrari said it was the most beautiful car in the world. The owner, to whom I sold the E-Type in this lovely short video certainly thinks so https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZA6FcnyFM8 And if any editors wish to see more from a recent photo shoot with another stunning example of the marque please get in contact.
read moreHappy New Year
A happy new year and all the best for 2024 to one and all. Most of us will have taken some time out to recharge over Christmas and the New Year celebrations, but on Boxing Day I did stir myself and do a little bit of work covering the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and managed to capture some nice images including this one of the first boat to cross the line in Tasmania.
read moreCongratulations
As an ambassador the Bernina GT part of the International St Moritz Automobile Week, it was great to hear that the European festival for historic mobility, racing and luxury events in the Swiss Alps was announced as the winner of the award for Motoring Event of the Year at the 2023 Historic Motoring Awards held last month in London. Click the link to view the wonderful official video of a wonderful event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiROe1YW8uU
read moreMerry Christmas One and All.
It has been a crazy 2023 I am sure for many of us so let’s enjoy the holiday time; Merry Christmas, and a safe and peaceful 2024 wherever you are around the world. Whilst many might be enjoying the snow, here in the ‘other half’ of the world we will be enjoying an ice cream to follow our Christmas luncheon.
read moreEx Libris
Please let me know should you wish to ORDER either of these fabulous books just released this month. The first is the magnificently detailed CLASSIC CAR AUCTION YEARBOOK 2022-2023 – you can find the link to your local distributor here https://www.classiccarauctionyearbook.com/en/where-to-buy/ or drop me an email james@marinamarini.com.au Classic Car Auction Yearbook 2022-2023 ENG HR The second is the lavish THE CONCOURS YEAR 2023 – and you can take advantage of a special 25% discount by entering the...
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