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The V12 Engine
The V12 Engine

by Karl Ludvigsen
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Chapter 12: Engines for the Elite

When Ferruccio Lamborghini, in foreground, first unveiled his 3.5-litre V12 engine it was in the racy configuration as originally produced by Giotto Bizzarrini. Joining him at the launch were Giovanni Canestrini, cigar-smoking editor and journalist, and driver-engineer Piero Taruffi in Argyle jumper.

From Chapter 12: Engines for the Elite

Karl Ludvigsen
Karl Ludvigsen

In addition to his motor industry activities as an executive (with GM, Fiat and Ford) and head of a consulting company, Karl Ludvigsen has been active for over 50 years as an author and historian. As an author, co-author or editor he has some four dozen books to his credit. Needless to say, they are all about cars and the motor industry, Karl's life-long passion.

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