2010 Paris Auto Show Prototypes: Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

Subtlety has never been Lamborghini's claim to fame. But the Sesto Elemento concept unveiled at the Paris auto show lifts the Italian automaker's look of lethal aggression to new heights.



Hatchet-like, the Sesto Elemento is cut like a giant wedge with recurring triangular themes repeated throughout the design. Deep sidelines begin at the front wheel arches, culminating in an abrupt slice at the bulging rear haunches.

Its name is Italian, meaning "sixth element" and is derived from science's periodic table where the sixth element is carbon. The Sesto Elemento is a showcase of carbon-fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) technology, Lamborghini being the world's first manufacturer to master this process.

Carbon-fibre panels have become almost commonplace. But the Sesto Elemento's entire front frame, roof and floor, exterior panels, major suspension components, and rims are made with carbon fibre. It's also used extensively throughout the interior, a forged composite tub fixed to the carbon-fibre monocoque. The result is an ultra-low curb weight of just 999 kg, including the V10 powertrain. With an output of 570 hp, the full- time all-wheel drive Sesto Elemento has an astounding power-to-weight ratio, sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds… yet delivers reasonable fuel consumption due to its light weight.

“The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento shows how the future of the super sports car can look – extreme lightweight engineering, combined with extreme performance results in extreme driving fun" comments Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.

We certainly are looking forward to an extreme future.

Spyshots: 2012 Lamborghini Jota at Nürburgring

The 2012 Lamborghini Jota aka codename LB715-5 has been spotted ones again. This time during tests at the Nürburgring. The Murcielago replacement is destinded to be revealed at the Geneva Auto Salon in March 2011.

The video shown below gives a first look at some new features and the sound of the engine. Lamborghini-addicts should have a closer look at the rear end of the vehicle. You will spot two special flaps which are part of a wing covering the rear end automatically revealing itself at higher speeds. The wing is located just above the two rear lights. It is unknown if it acts like an airbrake.

Secondly, there are two air ducts located next to the engine hood, just above the two rear tyres. Inside the video you will see both systems opening and closing itself. The air ducts are located within the body work, not like the Murcielago just behind the side windows. It definitely improves the lines of the vehicle and it seems that Italians will stuck to the concept of the current Murcielago.

Rumours suggest a top speed of 360km/h (225mph), a four-wheel drive system and seven-speed double-clutch transmission. Jota’s engine will be a +700bhp strong V12. The base price is expected to start at € 275,000.

Two German Mechanics Crash Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV Brought For An Oil Change

Two German mechanics didn’t resist the temptation to test the Murcielago model brought to service by a customer that only needed an oil change. The two guys ended with the Murcielago on a field.

Leaving your car on the hands of the mechanics in service to change the oil, doesn’t necessary mean that it’s on good hands. Especially when the car is a Lamborghini Murcielago and is one of the sportiest editions designed by the Italians.



Two mechanics working for a service in Germany, couldn’t resist not to take the Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 Superveloce to a spin. The supercar belonged to a customer that brought it for an oil change. The character and the power hidden under the hood was a lot more than the two brave guys expected, as the guys ended with the car on the field after too much adrenaline flown through their veins.

According to the German press, the damages the two mechanics did, raise to 400,000 euros. In addition, the guys ended the day in hospital, where the doctors discovered pretty bad injuries.



So, from now on you’d better think twice when you leave your supercar at the dealership as the guys working there might take it for a spin and end up like the two characters of our story.