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Lamborghini Concept S | |
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Lamborghini | |
aka | Gallardo Concept-S |
Production | 2006 2 units |
Class | Concept car |
Body Style | 2-door, 2-seat, Mid-Engined Spyder |
Length | 4,345 mm (171.1 in) |
Width | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
Height | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) |
Wheelbase | 2,560 mm (100.8 in) |
Weight | 1,450 kg (3200 lb) |
Transmission | 6-speed semi-automatic E-gear system |
Engine | 5.0 L V10 |
Power | 493 hp |
Similar | Lamborghini Gallardo |
Designer | Luc Donckerwolke at Centro Stile Lamborghini |
The Lamborghini Concept S was first introduced as a non-running design study at Geneva Motor Show in 2005. It was conceived of by then-head of design Luc Donckerwolke at Centro Stile Lamborghini, and introduced as an extreme interpretation of an open-top spyder version of the Gallardo. Mr. Donckerwolke gave the Concept S a modern rendition of the classic single-seater racing car, albeit with twin cockpits side-by-side.
After the Concept S received significant public interest at the Geneva Motor Show, the decision was made to build a functional version. The initial prototype model remains at the Lamborghini museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese.
Description[]
The only fully operable Concept S example, which was based on the Gallardo platform, made its public debut at the Concorso Italiano. It had several different design elements including the re-designed so-called ‘saute-vent’ windscreens which were lowered for homologation reasons. These screens visually divide the cabin into two distinct compartments, along with providing the car with a futuristic and aggressive look.
It also severed as an additional air inlet for the 520 horsepower V10 engine, which is positioned behind the occupants. The aerodynamics of the Concept S were further optimized by the use of front and rear spoilers and a large rear diffuser.
Production[]
The Concept S was initially intended for production, then decided to produce a limited run of 100 examples for favored customers. However, the exceedingly high cost and time-consuming production of the Concept S ultimately ended with the first example also being the last.
Specifications[]
- Technical Data :
Introduction: | 2005 Geneva Motor Show, Switzerland |
Production: | 2 |
Engine: | 5 liter V10 |
Transmission: | 6-Speed manual/6-Speed sequential E-gear system |
Drive: | Mid-ship AWD |
Engine: | Configuration V |
Cylinders: | 10 |
Aspiration/Induction: | Normal |
Displacement: | 4,961 cc (4.961 L; 302.7 cu in) |
Horsepower: | 500 PS (370 kW; 490 hp) @ 7800rpm |
hp/Liter: | 100.0 BHP / Litre |
Redline: | 8000 RPM |
Seating Capacity: | 2 |
Max_power: | 493 hp |
Max_torque: | 376 ft-lb (510 Nm) |
Top Speed: | 325 km/h (202 mph) |
Acceleration_(0-100): | 4.2 seconds (est.) |
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