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16 Years As Lamborghini CTO And Now The Eccentrica V12: The Story of Maurizio Reggiani

Maurizio Reggiani, born on February 8, 1959, in San Martino Spino, Italy, is a distinguished automotive engineer renowned for his significant contributions to the high-performance automotive industry. He graduated from the University of Modena with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Reggiani began his career at Maserati in 1982, focusing on engine development, notably for the Maserati Biturbo. In 1987, he joined Bugatti under Paolo Stanzani, overseeing the development of the EB110’s engine, gearbox, and transmission.

In 1995, Reggiani moved to Lamborghini, leading the development of the Murciélago. By 2001, he headed research and development for powertrains and suspension. His tenure as Chief Technical Officer from 2006 saw the launch of models like the Aventador, Huracán, and Urus. In January 2022, he became Vice President of Lamborghini Motorsport, overseeing the company’s motorsport division.

In April 2023, the University of Bologna awarded Reggiani a Laurea ad Honorem, recognizing his contributions to automotive engineering.

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Sam

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Show Notes:

00:00 The Journey Begins: From Maserati to Lamborghini

02:48 Engineering Excellence: The Bugatti Experience

06:07 Transitioning to Lamborghini: Challenges and Innovations

09:02 The Birth of the Gallardo: A New Era

11:54 The Impact of Audi Ownership on Lamborghini

14:48 Defining the Soul of Lamborghini

18:06 The Evolution of Lamborghini's Engine Technology

21:02 The Success of the Urus: A Game Changer

23:57 Future of Lamborghini: Hybridization and Beyond

54:36 Energy Storage Challenges in Automotive Engineering

58:52 The Evolution of Hypercars and Performance Expectations

01:00:44 Innovations in Resto Mods: The Eccentrica Vision

01:05:07 Balancing Tradition and Modern Technology in Car Design

01:10:32 Driving Experience: Comparing the Eccentrica to the Original Diablo

01:15:20 Challenges of Low-Volume Production in Luxury Cars

01:20:34 Customization and Personalization in High-End Automotive Projects

01:24:03 Future Prospects for Eccentrica and the Automotive Industry

01:29:25 Memorable Driving Experiences and Personal Favorites

01:35:37 The Most Undervalued and Interesting Cars Today

The Story Of The RML Short Wheelbase w. Michael Mallock

Michael Mallock, CEO of RML Group joins me to discuss what goes on at this high performance automotive engineering company. We dig a into the history of RML along with lots of the cool projects taken on for OEMs and now their own RML SWB.

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Sam

Show Notes:

00:00 - Intro

04:12 - Road car to race car development

08:26 - The Juke R

14:19 - British Touring Cars

17:17 - Nissan ZEOD

20:36 - Bespoke manufacturer projects

26:09 - The Short Wheelbase project

51:02 - Continuation series for manufacturers

58:04 - Working with EVs

1:12:21 - 5 Questions

Ollie Marriage | Head Of Car Testing - BBC Top Gear

Ollie Marriage is Head of Car Testing at BBC Top Gear. He joins me for a chat about his journey and some of the awesome cars he's driven along the way.

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Sam

Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

15:12 - Review Process

24:30 - Career Continued

28:42 - Writing Style Between Magazines

42:15 - Does the Experience Warp the Review?

48:15 - COTY

57:24 - Driving an LMP1 Car

1:08:59 - James Dean’s M3

1:16:41 - 5 Questions