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| Lamborghini Raptor | |
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| Lamborghini | |
| aka | Zagato Raptor |
| Production | 1996 1 unit |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body Style | 2-door, 2-seat, hatchback coupe |
| Length | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 2,020 mm |
| Height | 1,095 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 1,350 kg |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, Longitudinal rear-mid-Engine AWD |
| Engine | 5.7 litre (5700 cc) DOHC V12 |
| Power | 492 hp @ 7000 rpm 428 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
| Similar | Lamborghini Diablo VT |
| Designer | Norihiko Harada at Zagato |
The Zagato Raptor, sometimes referred to as the Lamborghini Raptor, is a concept car design, created in 1996 by Zagato in partnership with Alain Wicki for Lamborghini. The body features the Zagato "double bubble" design and an innovative door design where the whole middle section of the car swivels up and forward. The chassis is borrowed from a 4WD Lamborghini Diablo. The design was completed and a sample vehicle displayed at the Geneva Auto Show in 1996. At the time of showing, it was believed that the car was ready for production.
Utilizing the drivetrain and 492hp V12 engine from the Diablo, but eliminating the ABS and traction control, as well as the extensive use of carbon fiber for the body work made the vehicle significantly lighter than the Diablo, thus theoretically faster. To make up for the lack of ABS and the higher potential speeds, an upgrade from the Diablo's braking system was used.
Most media sources speculated that it would have been an excellent car to bridge the gap between the Diablo and its successor, then called the Canto, but Lamborghini chose not to produce the Raptor. Alain Wicki briefly tried to develop it on his own with Zagato's help, but nothing became of his efforts. He owned the only prototype until 2000, when it was auctioned at the Geneva Auto Show and was sold to a private car collector.[1]
Specifications[]
| Years built | 1996 |
| Production | 1 unit |
| Engine Type | DOHC V-12 mid mounted, four wheel drive |
| Displacement | 5700 cc |
| Max. power | 492 Bhp at 7000 rpm (620 Bhp with the compressor installed) |
| Max. Torque | 580 Nm (428Lbs Ft.) at 5200 rpm |
| Tyres | P-Zero front: 245/35ZR18 – rear: 335/30ZR18 |
| Top speed | over 330 Km/h. |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Length | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 2,020 mm |
| Height | 1,095 mm |
| Weight | 1,350 Kg |
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