Well time for a little mid-week rant and rave..as I see it.

The L car WAS never designed to be a "track" car. It was designed from day one to be, by the Father of Lamborghini, a "step above" the Ferrari. It was made to be for the people of means that wanted a GREAT road going GT touring car with all the comfort and performance a car should have for the wide open roads of the European countryside. It was made to perfrom better for the Gentleman driver, that he could take one of his many Girldfriends from Rome to the South of France in comfort, safety and reliable performance while still being able to carry your weekend luggage in the same car. The L owners that wanted to "Race" their cars had the means and the ability to purchase true "race" cars, such as the Wolf Countach cars,the SV-R, GT-R, RG-T and of late the Super Tufero cars..these cars were "Designed" for the track and performed as they should, on a track and not on a open "public roadway".

The F car, from the begining had no heart for the "road driver" it was only built to help Enzo finance his passion for the "Track"..with little concern for comfort and long drives cross country in reliable fashion or style..it was put together to feed on the "masses" that wished to be Mario Speed racer every 4th Sunday of their life..and the money rolled in, allowing him to further his "Race" records..from cars that were "designed" for the track.

These two basic "Different" thoughts of building a car for the public still live today. And as in all things in life gives us choices and options.

You can purchase a top notch road gong car for style, comfort, reliabilty. Throw your bags in the trunk and drive from Seattle to Daytona Speedway in Florida, park your car, get out with no back pain or kidneys jolted to pebbles..climb in your "TRUE" race car and have a blast on the track all day..

OR you can get in your semi-built "race inspired" F car, drive from Seattle to Daytona Speedway and arrive late due to the multiple stops you need to make to give your back, knees, ears and kidneys a break from the constant dis-comfort ride. Then take your F car on the track, pretend to be a F-1 driver for the day..at the end..have it flatbeded back to the F shop/Service center for it's mandatory mileage service..which you pay dearly for and will be OK with..after all, you can tell everyone you lapped a Lamborghini on the track...of course this conversation will be carried at the height of 35,000 feet in the air, as you "Fly" back from Florida to Seattle, as there would be NO WAY you would ever put your body through the pounding it took on the way down...not to mention your girlfriend exited the car halfway down on the trip with her one pair of shoes and panties(all that could fit in the F car) and told you that you are "NUTS" if you think she is going all the way in the cramped rattle bucket causing her "implants" to bounce up and down, break and leak out.

OK..let the flaming begin LOL LOL

 

waiting for AllanLambo's reply...

Can't we all just get along? I'll take one of each please...

 

Enzo was always honest with his intentions. But their road cars are much more these days.

I've never been drawn to any brand that needs to knock the other guy to explain why they are worthy.

 

Love Lamborghini's but I don't think they are any better than a Ferrari.

 

I wont take it as a knock..more a fun rivilary that has been going since mid 1960's and will continue till the sun sets for ever..

Same as Ford against Chevy etc etc..

Hense the pun of "Mid week rant and rave" sorry you seee it as a knock..I see it as a open line of conversation to start and having fun with each other..after all we are ALL car nuts!

 

Ferrari's racing history and heritage are the primary reasons I love the marque. I find the cars thrilling, elegant and mechanically mesmerizing. I also find most Ferrari owners to be pretty secure in their decision to purchase one. The maintenance issues are largely a myth and can be almost totally avoided by finding a quality independent mechanic that you can trust. The cars are very comfortable - both on track and for long drives. That is why I own one and will continue to invest in Ferrari.

I have nothing against Lamborghini. I think that they are very extreme and a bit over-the-top but that is just me. I am not out to bash the marque. I often get a rush when I see a nice Gallardo or hear that Murci V12. But - to me - Lambos just don't arouse the same type of passion in me that Ferraris do. But - in the end - It is almost entirely personal preference and totally subjective.

I suppose the only real knock I have on Lambo is that Lambo owners often find it necessary to justify their ownership by putting down Ferrari.

Just sayin'.

 

Roy - I'll have to drive both to know for sure... I've driven a Ferrari, but no Lambo... I think your SV 6 Speed should do the trick

 

So, to summarize Roy:

Lambo is a street car that works on the track.

Ferrari is a track car that works on the street.

Lambo is to impress the girls and maybe the parking valets

Ferrari is to impress the track junkies and maybe the bench racers

Perhaps the MOST salient points made were:

Lambo owners have multiple girlfriends and you can bring their changes of clothes.

Ferrari owners' girlfriends have implants and wear only high heels and thong underwear. No clothes required.

I think that's about it. For me, maybe it comes down to the choice of multiple girlfriends vs. the artificial rack girls who only wear high heels and thongs. Hmmmm..........

Here I always thought I wanted a Lambo, but since I'm pretty happy with my current gf, I guess that makes me a Ferrari guy.......

 

I was just jabbin back at you!

I like debates like this. It's what makes us enthusiasts and gives the cars life. It stirs things up and makes it fun.

While I don't think I would ever purchase a lambo, beside the LM or Diablo 6.0s, there has yet to be one that passes and does not break my neck.

Enjoy! You have brought this forum some of the finest examples known.

 

PS: How do you think Lamborghini's Formula One team will fare this year?