At a turning point in its history, Lamborghini celebrates its V10 legacy.
The V10 isn’t a common engine, but it’s definitely iconic. It’s not only powered some of the fastest and most powerful performance cars, but its unique sound is also one of the most unmistakable and melodic in the automotive world. For over 20 years, Lamborghini has employed the use of V10 engines in its supercars, and as the V10-powered Huracán is sent off, Lamborghini is celebrating the unforgettable sound of its V10 engine, and coinciding with this year’s Record Store Day, its journey from analog to digital which parallels that of the music world.
2003 was the year when the Lamborghini Gallardo was first introduced, along with its incredible V10 engine. In the same year, the White Stripes recorded their iconic “Elephant” album with producer and engineer Liam Watson in London’s Toe Rag Studios. At the time, the studio used vintage recording gear and analog four-track tape machines, preserving an old-school quality to the music that the White Stripes wanted to capture in their album.
However, since then, the studio has changed, adopting current digital equipment and methods, and so have Lamborghini’s V10 supercars, the modern Huracán Tecnica being a perfect example. Watson appreciates both, for the Gallardo’s visceral feeling and the Tecnica’s state-of-the-art engineering excellence, which coincides with the 2023 re-release of “Elephant.”
In celebration of Record Store Day, Lamborghini reflects on the legacy of an iconic moment in music, and its own unforgettable sound. As Lamborghini’s V10, as we know it, sees the end of an era, it’s worth celebrating its legendary pedigree in Lamborghini history.
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