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If you have a stunningly beautiful car in front of you, then chances are good that you are looking at a Pininfarina product. The modern Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and the classic Ferrari 250 from the 50s share the style created in this design studio. This company has hundreds of outstanding developments on its account, and not only expensive sports cars are among them. For example, the Peugeot 1007 and Hyundai Matrix are also her brainchild.
Giovanni Battista Farina, the founder of the body building and design company, nicknamed Pinin, was awarded the French Legion of Honor, became a knight of the Order of Labor of the Italian Republic and a member of the Royal Society of Arts in London as an "Honorary Royal Industrial Designer."
Giovanni Battista Farina, the founder of the body building and design company, nicknamed Pinin, was awarded the French Legion of Honor, became a knight of the Order of Labor of the Italian Republic and a member of the Royal Society of Arts in London as an "Honorary Royal Industrial Designer."
Colin Chapman's name is usually remembered in connection with the formula successes of his Lotus Team racing team. But the sporting achievements of his cars are only the tip of the iceberg, the visible part of his achievements.
He was among the first to realize that heavy frame structures of cars, leaf springs and much more are a dead—end branch of development. He was the first to make a car with a monocoque body type — this is a load-bearing body in which the outer shell is the main element that accepts loads (all Formula 1 cars have monococks to this day).
He was the first to come up with the idea of putting the same MacPherson struts on the rear suspension as in front, and was also the main ideologist of reducing the weight of the car for the sake of speed, as well as "jewelry" chassis settings.
Although Lotus has always produced cars in small editions, its influence in the automotive industry is very great to this day: many manufacturers turn to Lotus to conduct finishing tests of their sports cars.
He was among the first to realize that heavy frame structures of cars, leaf springs and much more are a dead—end branch of development. He was the first to make a car with a monocoque body type — this is a load-bearing body in which the outer shell is the main element that accepts loads (all Formula 1 cars have monococks to this day).
He was the first to come up with the idea of putting the same MacPherson struts on the rear suspension as in front, and was also the main ideologist of reducing the weight of the car for the sake of speed, as well as "jewelry" chassis settings.
Although Lotus has always produced cars in small editions, its influence in the automotive industry is very great to this day: many manufacturers turn to Lotus to conduct finishing tests of their sports cars.
We are used to judging cars from the point of view of technology or design, but often the history of the automotive industry is written not by engineers and designers, but by managers. Among the cohort of iconic managers who influenced the entire course of automotive history, the place of honor is occupied by the Lido Anthony Iacocca, nicknamed Lee
From 1946 to 1978, he worked at Ford, rising from a simple engineer to president of the corporation. After being fired (not without scandalous circumstances), Lee continued his career as the head of Chrysler, which was then on the verge of bankruptcy
It is difficult to overestimate the achievements of Mr. Iacocchi in both companies: it was during the years of his reign that the Ford Mustang appeared, and thanks to him, Chrysler got out of debt.
The managerial talents of this manager have made him one of the world's top celebrities in the business world. His autobiographical works have become the reference books of entrepreneurs and top managers all over the world.
From 1946 to 1978, he worked at Ford, rising from a simple engineer to president of the corporation. After being fired (not without scandalous circumstances), Lee continued his career as the head of Chrysler, which was then on the verge of bankruptcy
It is difficult to overestimate the achievements of Mr. Iacocchi in both companies: it was during the years of his reign that the Ford Mustang appeared, and thanks to him, Chrysler got out of debt.
The managerial talents of this manager have made him one of the world's top celebrities in the business world. His autobiographical works have become the reference books of entrepreneurs and top managers all over the world.
The first Rolls-Royce car in the world was released on April 1, 1904. It was a prototype Royce 10hp driven by Henry Royce.
By December 25, 1904, when the Paris Motor Show closed, where the debut of the new product took place, four Rolls-Royce 10 hp Type A models had already been released at a price of 395 pounds for each.
The first Rolls-Royce received a 2-cylinder engine with a volume of 1809 cm3 with two valves per cylinder. Its power was 12 hp (9 kW)/1000 rpm. The body was attached to a steel ladder-type frame.
By December 25, 1904, when the Paris Motor Show closed, where the debut of the new product took place, four Rolls-Royce 10 hp Type A models had already been released at a price of 395 pounds for each.
The first Rolls-Royce received a 2-cylinder engine with a volume of 1809 cm3 with two valves per cylinder. Its power was 12 hp (9 kW)/1000 rpm. The body was attached to a steel ladder-type frame.
The 2024 Formula 1 season has come to an end - according to its results, Max Verstappen became a four—time world champion, and the McLaren team took the constructors' Cup for the first time since 1998. And if Verstappen de facto got the championship title in Las Vegas (in that race, Max secured an unattainable margin in terms of points by the end of the year), then the struggle between McLaren and Ferrari in the team standings lasted literally until the last race.
The Rolls-Royce brand was created thanks to an exceptionally successful business alliance. Rolls and G. Royce. The first was an aristocrat from a wealthy family, and the second was initially practically a poor man with one class of education. Together, these people managed to create a car that eventually became a real symbol of success. The tandem of Rolls and Royce is an example of an effective partnership between a talented inventor and an equally talented investor.
The first Bugatti car, the Bugatti Type 10, was created in 1908 by Ettore Bugatti in the basement of his home in Cologne-Molsheim.
The car had an inline 4-cylinder, 8-valve engine with a volume of 1131 cc.
The car had an inline 4-cylinder, 8-valve engine with a volume of 1131 cc.
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Ettore Bugatti is an Italian designer and industrialist, founder of the French automotive company Bugatti.
He was born into the family of Italian cabinetmaker and jewelry designer Carlo Bugatti. The family did not feel a lack of finances, but the boy dreamed very much about cars.
At the age of 17, he secretly assembled his first car from his parents. Ettore won the first place at the Milan exhibition for it.
This interested the investor Count Gunelli. After 2 years, Ettore's second car receives a gold medal
Having established a reputation as a promising designer, Ettore became interested in car racing, which had a beneficial effect on his next car: Bugatti-10
On January 1, 1910, the Automobiles Ettore Bugatti company appeared.
The key year for the company was 1912, when Ettore began to develop the Bugatti Type 13, which became the basis for further models.
This is a vivid example of the fact that if you want something very much, then despite external circumstances, it can be achieved.
He was born into the family of Italian cabinetmaker and jewelry designer Carlo Bugatti. The family did not feel a lack of finances, but the boy dreamed very much about cars.
At the age of 17, he secretly assembled his first car from his parents. Ettore won the first place at the Milan exhibition for it.
This interested the investor Count Gunelli. After 2 years, Ettore's second car receives a gold medal
Having established a reputation as a promising designer, Ettore became interested in car racing, which had a beneficial effect on his next car: Bugatti-10
On January 1, 1910, the Automobiles Ettore Bugatti company appeared.
The key year for the company was 1912, when Ettore began to develop the Bugatti Type 13, which became the basis for further models.
This is a vivid example of the fact that if you want something very much, then despite external circumstances, it can be achieved.
The first production Lamborghini sports car
The Lamborghini 350 GT is a Gran Turismo class passenger car produced by the Italian company Lamborghini from 1964 to 1966.
The basis for the 350 GT model was the Lamborghini 350 GTV concept car. The car was equipped with a 3.5-liter V12 engine, which was installed in a 2-door coupe-type body from Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera.
The 350 GT model debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1964, and production began in May of the same year. The success of this model ensured the company's survival, establishing it as a viable competitor to Ferrari.
The Lamborghini 350 GT is a Gran Turismo class passenger car produced by the Italian company Lamborghini from 1964 to 1966.
The basis for the 350 GT model was the Lamborghini 350 GTV concept car. The car was equipped with a 3.5-liter V12 engine, which was installed in a 2-door coupe-type body from Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera.
The 350 GT model debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1964, and production began in May of the same year. The success of this model ensured the company's survival, establishing it as a viable competitor to Ferrari.
The first Lamborghini tractor
On February 3, 1948, the first tractor based on a truck engine was presented to the public. Ferruccio named his brainchild "Carioca" and his company "Lamborghini Trattori"
By 1950, production reached 200 tractors per year, and there were 30 employees! The era began, which
was called “The Italian Economic Miracle"! Lamborghini tractors plowed fields, harvested crops, and transported goods.
By the early 60s, the company owned several factories, a staff of 400 people and a volume of 30 tractors per day! The Lamborghini family name was booming all over the world!
On February 3, 1948, the first tractor based on a truck engine was presented to the public. Ferruccio named his brainchild "Carioca" and his company "Lamborghini Trattori"
By 1950, production reached 200 tractors per year, and there were 30 employees! The era began, which
was called “The Italian Economic Miracle"! Lamborghini tractors plowed fields, harvested crops, and transported goods.
By the early 60s, the company owned several factories, a staff of 400 people and a volume of 30 tractors per day! The Lamborghini family name was booming all over the world!
Ferruccio Lamborghini is an outstanding Italian design engineer, businessman, creator of the world famous company Automobili Lamborghini, specializing in the production of luxury high-speed premium supercars. Coming from a simple farming family, Ferruccio had to make a lot of efforts to ensure that his name was associated with stylish and expensive luxury cars for decades.
In 1996, Schumacher, who won two titles in a row, outgrew Benetton and went to rescue the team from Maranello.
Negotiations between the German pilot and Ferrari began in 1995 as part of a restructuring initiated by Jean Todt: The Reds needed a pilot who would become the leader of the team for many years to come – Schumacher was ideally suited for this role.
As for Michael, Ferrari also represented a very promising story for him. This seems to be a controversial statement, since by 1995 the German had already won one title with Benetton and was confidently moving towards the second, while Scuderia at best claimed to be the third force of the peleton, and in general was in the stage of a protracted crisis.
However, Michael, as an astute person, was well aware that Benetton's championship ambitions were a temporary phenomenon, while Ferrari, although not in the best condition at that time, still had sufficient resources to return to Olympus soon.
Negotiations between the German pilot and Ferrari began in 1995 as part of a restructuring initiated by Jean Todt: The Reds needed a pilot who would become the leader of the team for many years to come – Schumacher was ideally suited for this role.
As for Michael, Ferrari also represented a very promising story for him. This seems to be a controversial statement, since by 1995 the German had already won one title with Benetton and was confidently moving towards the second, while Scuderia at best claimed to be the third force of the peleton, and in general was in the stage of a protracted crisis.
However, Michael, as an astute person, was well aware that Benetton's championship ambitions were a temporary phenomenon, while Ferrari, although not in the best condition at that time, still had sufficient resources to return to Olympus soon.
The 25-year-old Schumacher, having won 8 Grands Prix during the season (actually 9) and scored 92 points (in reality 108), became one of the youngest Formula 1 world champions, as well as the first German champion, which generated unprecedented interest in his person not only in his homeland, but also all over the world. The racer, whose last name few people could pronounce without mistakes a couple of years ago, has a lot of fans and even fans around the world. What happened next is history. 7 titles, 91 wins and the title of one of the most talented and titled athletes in the world. But he won his very first championship with blood, sweat, lawsuits, intrigues, the experience of tragedies and trimmings — everything that was characteristic of this difficult time.
Michael Schumacher on his way to his first victory
In the most difficult rain race, the future seven-time world champion beat such stars as Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna due to a timely switch to slicks. This victory was the first of 91 in the career of the legendary racer.
In the most difficult rain race, the future seven-time world champion beat such stars as Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna due to a timely switch to slicks. This victory was the first of 91 in the career of the legendary racer.
Michael Schumacher (1969) is a famous racing driver, born on January 3, 1969 in Germany.
Schumacher was the undisputed king of Formula 1 car racing in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Michael Schumacher's biography has shown a passion for racing since childhood. As a teenager, Schumacher drove karting. And in 1987 he became the German and European karting champion.
Since 1991, Schumacher has been racing in Formula 1, winning the first Grand Prix a year later. Racing for Benetton in 1994, Schumacher earned his first world title. After four years with the Benetton team, he signed a contract with the Ferrari team. In 2000, the driver brought the first world title in 21 years of waiting for the Ferrari team. In Michael Schumacher's biography, 2004 became legendary: he won 13 races out of 18 attempts, becoming an unprecedented world champion for the seventh time.
Schumacher remained a major force in Formula 1 racing until 2006, when Schumacher's retirement from racing was announced at the end of the season.
Schumacher was the undisputed king of Formula 1 car racing in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Michael Schumacher's biography has shown a passion for racing since childhood. As a teenager, Schumacher drove karting. And in 1987 he became the German and European karting champion.
Since 1991, Schumacher has been racing in Formula 1, winning the first Grand Prix a year later. Racing for Benetton in 1994, Schumacher earned his first world title. After four years with the Benetton team, he signed a contract with the Ferrari team. In 2000, the driver brought the first world title in 21 years of waiting for the Ferrari team. In Michael Schumacher's biography, 2004 became legendary: he won 13 races out of 18 attempts, becoming an unprecedented world champion for the seventh time.
Schumacher remained a major force in Formula 1 racing until 2006, when Schumacher's retirement from racing was announced at the end of the season.
The Ferrari 125 F1 is Ferrari's first Formula 1 car.
It used a 1.5-litre supercharged V12 engine and featured a chassis with a tubular steel frame with longitudinal and transverse members.
The car had double wishbone suspension with a transverse leaf spring at the front and a torsion beam at the rear.
The 125 F1 debuted at the Italian Grand Prix on September 5, 1948.
It used a 1.5-litre supercharged V12 engine and featured a chassis with a tubular steel frame with longitudinal and transverse members.
The car had double wishbone suspension with a transverse leaf spring at the front and a torsion beam at the rear.
The 125 F1 debuted at the Italian Grand Prix on September 5, 1948.
The Ferrari 125S is not just a car, it is a symbol of the beginning of the era of competitive automobile manufacturing, which determined the entire subsequent history of the Ferrari brand. Launched in 1947, the 125S was the first model to bear the Ferrari name and opened a new chapter in the world of motorsport. The first prototype was developed under the direction of Enzo Ferrari himself.
Enzo Anselmo Ferrari is the legendary founder of the Ferrari brand, whose name is associated with luxury, speed and the desire for improvement. The biography of Enzo Ferrari is the standard of an automaker who loved cars with all his soul from early childhood until the very last moment of his life.
The Ford GT40 is a series of Prototype and GT racing cars developed by Ford in the mid-1960s specifically for participation in the World Sports Car Championship and primarily for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
This is the Ford Dagenham factory, opened in 1931 in Dagenham, United Kingdom.
They began planning the construction back in the 20s of the last century, because a large plant needed wholesale supplies of equipment, as well as coal and steel... since the plant planned its own steel mill.
Therefore, the main thing for this plant was good access to water. The construction of the plant lasted 28 months, 22,000 concrete piles were killed... and the first car to come off the assembly line was a Ford-AA van.
Throughout its history, the plant has produced 10,980,368 cars and 39 million engines.
They began planning the construction back in the 20s of the last century, because a large plant needed wholesale supplies of equipment, as well as coal and steel... since the plant planned its own steel mill.
Therefore, the main thing for this plant was good access to water. The construction of the plant lasted 28 months, 22,000 concrete piles were killed... and the first car to come off the assembly line was a Ford-AA van.
Throughout its history, the plant has produced 10,980,368 cars and 39 million engines.
Henry Ford is one of the most famous American industrialists, inventor, engineer, founder of the world famous automobile company “Ford Motor Company”. Creator of the conveyor production method, which significantly reduced the cost of cars
1960: MKAD
On November 22, a new ring appeared in Moscow, called the MKAD. More precisely, only the first section of the highway, 48 kilometers long, opened that year. The ring closed on November 5, 1962. It’s interesting that initially the Moscow Ring Road looked completely different. It looked more like a cozy highway somewhere in the Moscow region. Today it is a real highway with numerous interchanges and lanes for cars.
On November 22, a new ring appeared in Moscow, called the MKAD. More precisely, only the first section of the highway, 48 kilometers long, opened that year. The ring closed on November 5, 1962. It’s interesting that initially the Moscow Ring Road looked completely different. It looked more like a cozy highway somewhere in the Moscow region. Today it is a real highway with numerous interchanges and lanes for cars.
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