Have You Seen The New Lamborghini Sesto Elemento?
Have You Seen The New Lamborghini Sesto Elemento?
The Sesto Elemento is the latest addition to the line of the Lamborghini roster. This super exotic was birthed at the Sant'Agata factory's Advanced Composite Research Center in cooperation with technology partners Boeing. The car is very light on it's feet, as it has an overall curb weight of just 2,202 lbs. It has permanent all-wheel drive, a V10 power unit, as well as innovative carbon-fiber technologies, that allows the Sesto to achieve pretty impressive numbers. This lightweight carbon-fiber structure made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) helps push the Sesto Elemento to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a neck snapping 2.5 seconds (the same as a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport). The car maxes out at about the exhilarating 217 mph point, making it faster than any other Lamborghini ever built.
Lamborghini is the only vehicle manufacturer in the world to have mastered the complete CFRP process across a range of technologies. This goes for 3D design through simulation, validation, production and testing with a state-of-the-art industrial process while focusing on the very highest quality standards this allows .
This car is based totally on the new carbon fiber application and all major suspension components, as well as the rims, are made from carbon fiber, as Lamborghini is the only vehicle manufacturer in the world to have mastered the complete CFRP process across a range of technologies. The tailpipes are made from Pyrosic, an advanced glass-ceramic matrix composite. Carbon fiber can also be found in the interior on the floor and roof, on the doors, and on the cockpit and center console.
Being that this car is so lightweight with an overall curb weight of just 2,202 lbs, there is improved fuel consumption and CO2 emissions and above all, it improves the power-to-weight ratio, which all enthusiasts know, is the crucial factor for a sports car. Since this super sports car is built using CFRP, it allows the car to accelerate faster, have outstanding handling and better braking.
When it comes to Lamborghini, every single line has a clear function, the two vertical ribs at the front, improve the stiffness of the front of the car and guide the cooling air directly to the radiator which sits behind them and to the brakes. This guarantees the thermal integrity of the components under the toughest race track conditions.
Sharply cut headlamp units have bi-xenon lamps integrated in them, and there are four LEDs in each unit. The low front end looks incredibly dominant, and looks a little less aggressive than a Lamborghini Reventon, with the partially double-lipped front spoiler pushed way out front.
The interior, is upholstered in hi-tech fabric and is designed directly from the Forged Composite tub. This plays a functional role on one side and on the other side is the base for the optimally formed seat cushions, which are affixed directly to the carbon-fiber monocoque.
The center console has only three piezoelectric buttons, one to start the engine, one to shift into reverse gear and another one for the lights. The controls are kept very simple in a concentrated format. The information provided by the instruments are primarily on engine and road speed, as well as all parameters relating to engine condition. The steering is based on correct ergonomics and can be adjusted for height and reach. The pedals can be electronically adjusted longitudinally, to assist in a better driving position.
The question most people would like to know is if the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento will be going into production for sale. At this stage, the car is still considered a concept vehicle but if you have the right amount of money, then Lamborghini is willing to concede. For something this exotic, don't expect the regular Lamborghini sales tag, which is an arm in a leg itself, with most coming in around the 300 range. So, if you like the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, then you better start counting those pennies.
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The Sesto Elemento is the latest addition to the line of the Lamborghini roster. This super exotic was birthed at the Sant'Agata factory's Advanced Composite Research Center in cooperation with technology partners Boeing. The car is very light on it's feet, as it has an overall curb weight of just 2,202 lbs. It has permanent all-wheel drive, a V10 power unit, as well as innovative carbon-fiber technologies, that allows the Sesto to achieve pretty impressive numbers. This lightweight carbon-fiber structure made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) helps push the Sesto Elemento to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a neck snapping 2.5 seconds (the same as a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport). The car maxes out at about the exhilarating 217 mph point, making it faster than any other Lamborghini ever built.
Lamborghini is the only vehicle manufacturer in the world to have mastered the complete CFRP process across a range of technologies. This goes for 3D design through simulation, validation, production and testing with a state-of-the-art industrial process while focusing on the very highest quality standards this allows .
This car is based totally on the new carbon fiber application and all major suspension components, as well as the rims, are made from carbon fiber, as Lamborghini is the only vehicle manufacturer in the world to have mastered the complete CFRP process across a range of technologies. The tailpipes are made from Pyrosic, an advanced glass-ceramic matrix composite. Carbon fiber can also be found in the interior on the floor and roof, on the doors, and on the cockpit and center console.
Being that this car is so lightweight with an overall curb weight of just 2,202 lbs, there is improved fuel consumption and CO2 emissions and above all, it improves the power-to-weight ratio, which all enthusiasts know, is the crucial factor for a sports car. Since this super sports car is built using CFRP, it allows the car to accelerate faster, have outstanding handling and better braking.
When it comes to Lamborghini, every single line has a clear function, the two vertical ribs at the front, improve the stiffness of the front of the car and guide the cooling air directly to the radiator which sits behind them and to the brakes. This guarantees the thermal integrity of the components under the toughest race track conditions.
Sharply cut headlamp units have bi-xenon lamps integrated in them, and there are four LEDs in each unit. The low front end looks incredibly dominant, and looks a little less aggressive than a Lamborghini Reventon, with the partially double-lipped front spoiler pushed way out front.
The interior, is upholstered in hi-tech fabric and is designed directly from the Forged Composite tub. This plays a functional role on one side and on the other side is the base for the optimally formed seat cushions, which are affixed directly to the carbon-fiber monocoque.
The center console has only three piezoelectric buttons, one to start the engine, one to shift into reverse gear and another one for the lights. The controls are kept very simple in a concentrated format. The information provided by the instruments are primarily on engine and road speed, as well as all parameters relating to engine condition. The steering is based on correct ergonomics and can be adjusted for height and reach. The pedals can be electronically adjusted longitudinally, to assist in a better driving position.
The question most people would like to know is if the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento will be going into production for sale. At this stage, the car is still considered a concept vehicle but if you have the right amount of money, then Lamborghini is willing to concede. For something this exotic, don't expect the regular Lamborghini sales tag, which is an arm in a leg itself, with most coming in around the 300 range. So, if you like the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, then you better start counting those pennies.
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