| Make
|
Lamborghini |
| Model |
Sesto
Elemento |
| Concept
year |
2010 |
| Production
year |
- |
| Engine |
5.2
litre V10 |
The Sesto Elemento is a disappointing and not very impressive
concept from Lamborghini. When you've got independent
designs for new Lamborghini's like the Insecta
concept - which are perfectly Lamborghini in style,
and jaw droppingly good looking - then a mismatched and
disjointed looking rebodied Gallardo just don't cut it.
Technologically and engineering-wise the Lamborghini Sesto
Elemento is nothing to be sniffed at. But in the looks
department, the 2010 concept looks like something a 1st
year transport design student knocked up in the early
'00s.
Under the all carbon fiber bodywork of the Lamborghini
Sesto Elemento lies a 5.2 litre V10 which produces 570
horsepower. Coupled with an overall weight of just 999
kgs (2,202 lbs) this powerplant can propel the car to
62 mph (100km/h) in just 2.5 seconds - which is unbelievably
quick, and way faster than any current Lamborghini.
The name of the Sesto Elemento translates into English
as "Sixth Element", a reference to the fact
the car uses a ridiculous amount of carbon fiber in its
construction. The monocoque chassis of the Sesto Elemento
is made from the stuff, as is the entire front frame,
the exterior panels and crash structure. The Sesto Elemento's
major suspension components and the rims are also made
from carbon fiber. The tailpipes are made from Pyrosic,
which is an advanced glass-ceramic matrix composite, able
to reach and stand very high temperatures up to 900 degrees
celsius. Even the propeller shaft is made of carbon fiber
reinforced plastic.
Basically what it boils down to is the fact the Lamborghini
Sesto Elemento is one hell of a fast car which features
the latest in supercar technology. But it's all wrapped
in a very tacky-looking package.
Similar and related vehicles:
Lamborghini Concept S
Murcielago Barchetta
Lamborghini Cala
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