Lamborghini Sells 1,602 Cars in 2011; Up 23%

Lamborghini had a successful year in 2011 with sales up 23%. Revenue was up 19% to €322 million.

In making its earnings call, Lamborghini revealed some information about the company's future operation. Lamborghini admitted that its largest markets in order are the United States, China, UK, Germany, Italy and the Middle East. It has an 18 month backlog in Aventador orders. The Gallardo is the most successful Lamborghini ever having sold over 12,000 cars to date since its 2003 introduction. It will also begin sharing materials information, especially carbon fiber, with other members of the Volkswagen corporate family, but it did go into any specifics. 

"At the upcoming Geneva Motor Show we will show a further step in our research into innovative materials and design,” said Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.

It is forecasting a further growth in worldwide deliveries next year regardless of what happens in the European market.