One of the first big
pieces of news to come out of the 2011
Frankfurt Motor Show has come from Lamborghini. The
previously created concept car the Sesto
Elemento will go into mass
production! The word comes straight from the mouth of Lamborghini
CEO Stephan Winkelmann, confirming what has been rumored for a few months now.
The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, an all-carbon-fiber
super sports car which made its debut as a concept at the 2010 Paris Motor
Show, will enter production in a very limited run and expected to reach
customers at the beginning of 2013. The Sesto Elemento is constructed
through heavy use of carbon fiber, helping keep weight down to just 2,202
lbs. Built on the lines of the Reventon, the Sesto Elemento sports a
5.2-liter V10 that can hit 0-60 mph time of just 2.5 seconds. The limited
edition supercar will come with an e-gear six-speed paddle-shift transmission
and an all-wheel drive system.
Engineering chief
Maurizio ReggianiIn told: The structure of this
car is at the centre of its function. It represents a revolutionary way of
building a car. This method is a true breakthrough, and we are extremely
excited about what it means for our future.
In addition to the
cutting-edge design the tailpipes are made from Pyrosic, a glass and ceramic
composite that can withstand temperatures of up to 900 degrees celsius.
Unfortunately, there
is some bad news about the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento. First of all, we can
probably expect the Sesto to cost more than most of the people reading this
article with make in a lifetime. Second, the company will only build 20
examples of the Sesto Elemento so even if you have a couple million (around $3 million) bucks laying around, it might be
hard to get your hands on one. Finally, the Sesto Elemento will not be street
legal as it is only intended for track purposes so you aren’t likely to see
this new hypercar cruising into your local car show.
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