History of Lamborghini year. Ferruccio Lamborghini turned to Bertone designer Mario Marazzi, who had formerly worked at Touring. Together with Lamborghini's engineers, he created a four-seater named the Marzal. The car rode on a stretched Miura chassis, and it was powered by an in-line six-cylinder that was made from one-half of Lamborghini's V12 design. Despite an innovative design that featured gullwing doors and enormous glass windows, Lamborghini rejected the design. Eventually, a toned-down version became the Islero 400GT. While the car was not the full four-seater that he desired, Ferruccio Lamborghini thought the car represented a well-developed "gran turismo" product. It failed to
Lincoln L-head V12 engine Lincoln L-head V12 engine 1902 Henry M. Leland establishes the Cadillac Automobile Company<br> 1909 Cadillac purchased by General Motors<br> 1914 Cadillac introduces V-8, sells 13,000 in first year<br> 1917 Leland establishes Lincoln Motor Company, immediately receives contract to build V-12 Liberty aviation engines<br> 1917 Lincoln produces first automobile, the V-8 powered luxury Model L<br> 1922 Lincoln sells only 150 cars<br> 1922 Ford Motor Company acquires Lincoln<br> 1923 Lincoln sales rise 45% <br> 1930 Lincoln phases out L series; introduces K-Series powered by 384 cubic inch (6.3 L) 60° V-8 producing 125 hp<br> 1931 Cadillac introduces V-12 road car for $800