Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
Overview
Manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A
Production 2011–2012 (20 produced)
Assembly Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy
Designer Filippo Perini
Body and chassis
Class Track day car / Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout Mid-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related Audi R8
Lamborghini Gallardo
Powertrain
Engine Odd-firing 5.2 L V10
Transmission 6-speed E Gear automated manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,560 mm (101 in)
Curb weight 999 kg (2,202 lb)

The Sesto Elemento ("Sixth Element" in English) is a high-performance limited edition lightweight automobile produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini, which debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The Sesto Elemento's name is a reference to the atomic number of carbon, in recognition of the car's extensive use of carbon fiber.

Design and specifications

The Sesto Elemento is equipped with a 6-speed semi-automatic transmission and an all wheel drive system, mated to a 5.2 litre V10 engine borrowed from the Gallardo Superleggera, generating 570 PS (419 kW; 562 hp) and 540 N⋅m (400 lbf⋅ft) of torque. The chassis, body, drive shaft and suspension components are made of carbon fibre, reducing the overall weight to a mere 2,202 lb (999 kg), a weight comparable to subcompact cars.[1]

The engine is cooled through 10 distinctive hexagonal holes in the engine cover, while two intakes funnel cool air into the mid-mounted engine compartment and the exhaust pipes are positioned in the rear wing. Lamborghini claims a 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) acceleration time of just 2.5 seconds,[2] 0–124 mph (0–200 km/h) time of 8.0 seconds,[3] and a top speed in excess of 210 mph (338 km/h).

The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento has a power to weight ratio of 1.75 kg (3.86 lb) per horsepower, which is currently the best power to weight ratio achieved by a production Lamborghini.

The interior of the Sesto Elemento is generally bare without vehicle comforts such as air-conditioning and stereo. The seats are made of carbon fibre and foam and bolted directly onto the chassis of the vehicle, reducing weight and production costs.

Production

The Sesto Elemento concept on display at the 2010 Paris Motor Show

Lamborghini announced plans to make 30 Sesto Elementos for track use only in mid-2011 with each car costing US$2.92 million.[1][4] All 30 cars were already sold upon the confirmation of production.[5] At that time, the Sesto Elemento was the most expensive Lamborghini ever created, until the Lamborghini Veneno was launched, with the price of the car as high as US$6,5 million (£4,162,150.00).

References

  1. 1 2 Valdes-Dapena, Peter (17 August 2012). "Lamborghini's $2.2 million Sesto Elemento super car". CNN. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  2. ↑ "Sesto Elemento: Overview". Lamborghini. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  3. ↑ "2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento". Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  4. ↑ Pattni, Vijay (13 September 2011). "Lamborghini to build Sesto Elemento". Top Gear. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  5. ↑ "The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is sold out". Lambocars.com. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
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