Italian cars: review, rating, models, names

Italian cars are known all over the world as powerful, fast and attractive cars. And the names of the companies that produce them today are audible to everyone, even those people who are far from this topic. Well, it's worth talking about the most famous Italian carmakers and about their most popular models.

List of Companies

In total, there were ten factories producing machines in Italy. Each of them belonged to a certain concern. Why in the past tense? Because many of them have already been abolished. But this is no reason not to talk about them. Start to list is from the most famous, namely - with the "Ferrari". Following the popularity is "Lamborghini", and then - "Maserati". Also in Italy, the well-known firms "Alfa Romeo", "Fiat" and "Innocenti" are based. And there are four plants, the names of which are not familiar to every person - these are De Tomaso, Lancia, Chizeta and Abart. All these concerns produce Italian machines. And therefore each of them should be told separately.

"Fiat"

If we talk about the most "age-old" Italian firms of cars, then this company will definitely be in the forefront of those. Concern FIAT was founded in 1899! And at the head of the new venture was a group of investors, among whom was also Giovanni Agnelli, who was one of the richest and most influential people on the planet in the 20th century. Now the headquarters of the company is in Turin. It is also interesting that the concern was divided into two subsidiaries, one of which is engaged in the production of passenger cars, and the other - industrial.

In 2016, seven new models were produced - three wagons, one minivan, two hatchbacks and a commercial car. In the 21st century, the concern FIAT is mainly engaged in the production of transport for the city - economical, affordable and comfortable. So, for example, the new Fiat 500 costs about one million rubles (which is not so much for Europeans), and consumes only 5 liters of fuel per 100 km (the maximum speed of such a model is 160 km / h, and acceleration to a hundred takes 13 seconds ).

By the way, the Abart company mentioned at the very beginning, which was founded in 1949, has long been bought out by Fiat. And the concern even produces models under this name. For example, in 2008 Abarth 500 was released, and a little earlier - Abarth Grande Punto.

"Alfa Romeo"

This concern was founded in Milan in 1910. The company produces sports Italian cars, as well as cars for especially important people. Three words, which can characterize the models of this company - luxury, reliability and speed. Of the cars released recently, it is possible to single out the sports sedan Alfa Romeo Giulia. It differs 510-strong 3-liter engine with a double turbo, which works in tandem with a 6-speed manual transmission and an 8-speed automatic. The cost of this model in the maximum complete set - 79 thousand euros.

More recently, the company has launched a sports car 4C (240-horsepower engine and robotic gearbox), a compact hatch Mi To (which costs only 800 tons), and a 3-door coupe Brera with an interesting design and elegant interior.

By the way, the most expensive model released by this concern is Alfa Romeo 8C-35 Monoposto. It was published in the distant 1935! And in 2013, he was auctioned for $ 9,360,000. Under the hood of this car is an 8-cylinder 3.8-liter unit, producing 330 liters. from. And these data show that even at the beginning of the last century Italian models of machines could boast of technological perfection.

The standard of excellence

Perhaps, this is how you can characterize cars produced by "Ferrari". This company makes really great models. And highlight the most sophisticated is very difficult.

But we can not fail to note the attention of such a model as the F12 Berlinetta Mansory La Revoluzione. If we talk about what Italian cars are capable of conquering the heart, then perhaps the answer will be the name of this car. The power of its engine is 1200 liters. With a maximum speed of 370 km / h, and acceleration to a hundred - only 2.9 seconds. And, of course, she has an incredibly beautiful design. And the cost is equivalent to € 1,300,000.

458 Spider Hennessey - another luxury model. This machine can reach a maximum of 330 km / h due to the 738-horsepower engine. And overclocking to a hundred takes only 3 seconds.

One of the most effective models can also be called Enzo XX Evolution Edo Competition. This machine was released in 2010. Under its hood is 840-horsepower motor, due to which the car accelerates to a maximum of 390 km / h.

By the way, one of the machines of the company "Ferrari" is included in the top-10 most expensive cars in the world. The model Ferrari 330 P4 took the place in the middle of this honorary rating. And auto, despite the fact that it was released in 1967, costs $ 9,000,000.

"Lamborghini"

It is a relatively young company, since it was founded in 1963. By the way, an interesting fact: everyone knows that this firm produces powerful sports Italian cars, but very few people know that the tractors are also coming off the conveyors of the companies' concerns. But now it's not about them.

This company has its own rating of its own models. At a high price, Lamborghini Veneno Roadster takes the first place. This model was released in 2014, and it costs 3 300 000 euros. Under the hood of the model is a 750-horsepower engine, thanks to which the car reaches a maximum of 355 km / h. And up to a hundred it accelerates in just 2.9 seconds.

But the first place in the rating of the most powerful models of the company is Aventador LP1600-4. The car under the hood is a 1600-horsepower engine! Due to it, the car accelerates to a hundred in just 2.1 seconds, and its maximum speed limit is 370 km / h. There is such a car about 2 million dollars. Yes, the machines of Italian production are not cheap, but not without reason they occupy the first places in the world auto ratings!

"Maserati"

Telling about Italian cars, badges which can be learned by everyone, it is necessary to note company Maserati. This concern produces exclusive cars. The company itself in its rating on the first place puts the model MC12 Corsa. Its price is 1 160 000 euros. Engine power - 755 liters. With a maximum speed of 326 km / h, and acceleration to a hundred takes only 2.9 seconds.

And not so long ago the company announced that soon lovers of luxury cars will be able to see their novelty - a model that was given the name Levante. This is the first crossover of the Italian brand. By the way, the price is not so heavy (for a car of such an eminent firm) - 72 000 euros. Under the hood of the novelty, the developers installed a 350-horsepower 6-cylinder engine. But this is the basic equipment. For a novelty with a 430-horsepower engine will have to pay 140-145 thousand euros.

De Tomaso Automobili SpA

Far from everyone has heard about this concern. Therefore, it is worth telling about it in more detail. And he produces Italian sports cars. The first serial racing car produced by "De Tomaso" was given to the attention of the public in 1963. And let in 2012 the company was abolished, its cars deserve attention.

Take, for example, the 1993 model - the Guara Coupe. The power of its engine is 430 liters. With a maximum speed of 270 km / h. No less impressive data can boast a car called Mangusta, released in 1967. Under its hood is a 306-strong motor, thanks to which the car accelerates to a maximum of 249 km / h.

Another interesting model is Pantera. She has a very unusual, original silhouette - this is her peculiarity. And the characteristics of a powerful (for 1971) - a 330-horsepower engine, accelerating the car to 259 km / h.

Now this is a long forgotten Italian car. The names of the models of this company at one time really were on hearing - after all cars "De Tomaso" even participated in the "Formula-1". And, perhaps, if there had not been a decline in the development of the firm and the crisis, the concern would still exist.

Little-known firms

Innocenti is one of those firms that have long since been abolished. Her work was discontinued in 1997. Before that, exactly 50 years the company produced scooters and cars. It was not easy for the company to break through in this segment, because at the time it was founded, Fiat dominated the market. But certain models still received a vocation. This Innocenti 950 Spider of 1963 of release - a 2-seater model with disk brakes and the 58-liter motor. Yes, he was not powerful, but he could boast of a very attractive design.

Another company - Lancia Automobiles SpA It exists since 1906. Especially popular was the series of racing cars Lancia LC2 (existed from 1983 to 1985). These cars were powerful - they had under the hoods V-shaped 800-strong injectors, thanks to which the maximum speed of the model was more than 350 km / h. On the model LC2, only three races were won and 13 pole positions were earned.

Interesting Facts

It has not been said about a company like Cizeta. It's an Italian company that was created to ... produce the most perfect supercar in the world. Yes, the idea was just this. And the history of the company began in 1980.

And then in 1988 in Geneva was given a car Cizeta Moroder, which proudly shone with Italian numbers. There were a lot of cars at the Auto Show, as always, but this model caused a real storm of emotions. In order to understand why, just look at it (photo provided above). But it was just a prototype. The upgraded version was released in 1991. Under its hood was a V-shaped 6-liter 520-hp motor with 16 cylinders, thanks to which the car accelerated to a hundred in only 4 seconds. And the speed limit was 327 km / h.

But in 1994 the company was shut down. However, it managed to become famous for its shortest history, one of the most powerful engines and just a crazy price for cars (about 700 thousand euros at that time).

In general, as you can see, every Italian firm is unique in its own way, and the models that they produce are also. And you can be sure that in the future, these companies will be released a lot of models that will become real legends in the automotive world.