The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
(literally “Sixth Element” in Italian) is a two-seater, V10 high-performance
concept car produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini, which debuted at the
2010 Paris Motor Show.
The
Sesto Elemento is equipped with a 6-speed paddle-shift, semi-automatic
transmission and all-wheel-drive system, mated to a 5.2-litre V10 engine
borrowed from the Lamborghini Gallardo, generating 570 horsepower and 540 Nm
(398) lb·ft of torque. The chassis, body, driveshaft and suspension components
are made of carbon fiber, reducing the overall weight to a mere 999 kilograms
(2,200 lb), making it the lightest car Lamborghini has ever produced. Air
is released through 10 distinctive hexagonal holes in the engine cover, while
two intakes funnel cool air into the mid-mounted engine compartment.
The
Sesto Elemento’s high amount of horsepower combined with low overall weight
translate to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.57 hp/kg (0.26 hp/lb). Lamborghini
claims a 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration time of just 2.5 seconds, and
a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). Lamborghini sources said “…It will
never be road legal”. AutoWeek magazine said a “…A stratospheric price tag,
perhaps about $1.7 million…” The Sesto Elemento’s name stems from the
car’s extensive use of carbon fiber. Lamborghini plans to make 20 Sesto
Elementos for track use only. They all have been sold out.
The
car was originally planned in 2006, when Lamborghini planned to end the
production of the Lamborghini Murcielago and then replace that with the
Lamborghini Aventador. Lamborghini needed to create an upgraded version of
their lesser sports car, the Lamborghini Gallardo, and that’s what the Sesto
Elemento achieved.
Text : Wikipedia
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