Ferruccio Lamborghini was a tractor manufacturer who built his first cars as a hobby. In 1961, seeing the demand for exclusive sports cars, Lamborghini founded his own company and set up a car factory in Bologna, Italy. Although several cars have emerged from Lamborghini since the Countach—this futuristic-looking sports car with a top speed of 190 mph remains the company's most well-known product. Audi AG owns 100 percent of Lamborghini.
