Calgary's economic downturn has not stopped people from buying luxury vehicles, says the general sales manager of Lamborghini Calgary.

"Right now, if I'm honest, I'm going back to Lamborghini and asking for more cars," said Michael Menchelli.

"I think a lot of people automatically assume that our business is driven just by oil and gas money. But I think it's fair to say that nowadays Calgary is a much more diverse city than that and Alberta is a much more diverse province than that. So we see customers from all walks of life."

The Calgary store opened in July and is the only authorized Lamborghini and Lotus dealer in Alberta.

The dealership is located in a new business area in the city's southeast that is expected to attract more high-end dealerships in the years to come.

"Soon we're hoping that Ferrari are moving up here, Porsche, Maserati and hopefully Rolls Royce as well," said Menchelli.

Prices start at $265,000 and climb all the way to $600,000 — with the Aventador Roadster the most expensive model in the showroom.

Lamborghinis with snow tires

"There's really nowhere you can't take this car," said Menchelli, who adds that every vehicle is equipped with four-wheel drive.

"I actually have customers who put winter tires on them and drive them year round."

"When I drive the cars, I never turn the radio on. Normally the window is down, I can listen to the engine. There's nothing better. You don't need the radio."

CBC Radio's Paul Karchut took the 2016 Lamborghini Huracán for a test-drive. Watch the video here.