Lamborghini is redefining the future of the super sports car with a unique technology demonstrator. Featuring an extremely lightweight design, thanks to advanced technology carbon fiber, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concepts total curb weight of only 999 kg (2202 lb) - including a V10 power unit and a permanent four-wheel drive on all wheels. This makes the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento unique demonstration of the technological expertise of Automobili Lamborghini. Innovative technology of carbon fiber are used here for the first time in automotive applications. As 100 per cent subsidiary of Audi AG, the Italian automaker also is benefiting from a German manufacturer of undisputed expertise when it comes to lightweight design.
With his amazing output of 570 hp, sensational power to weight ratio of just 1.75 kg per hp and from 0 to 100 km / h (0-62 miles / h) acceleration of 2.5 seconds, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento guarantee an unprecedented driving pleasure. At the same time, fuel consumption is also falling because of the extreme lightweight engineering is applied throughout.
The name of this technology demonstrator is derived from the periodic table, where the carbon is classified as the sixth element. Thus, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento demonstrates the world's leading expert Lamborghini in carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) technology. Super sports car brand from Sant'Agata Bolognese is the only car manufacturer in the world have mastered the entire process of carbon a range of technologies, from 3D-design through simulation, testing, manufacturing and testing - all in a state-art-industrial process, which is a very high quality standards.
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept (2010)
Lamborghini drives technology development in its two research centers ACRC (Advanced Composite Research Center) and ACSL (Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory) through collaboration with organizations such as Boeing, with the result of technology provided by multiple patents.
"Lamborghini Sesto Elemento shows how the future of the super sports car may look like -. Extremely light technology, combined with the extreme end of extreme fun driving put all our technological competence in one stunning form to create the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento" Stephan Winkelmann comments, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. . "This is our opportunity in the technology of carbon fiber, which contributed to such far-sighted concept, and we, of course, also benefit from the expertise of the undisputed lightweight Audi AG systematic lightweight engineering is crucial for the future super sports cars: for the most dynamic performance and low emissions . We will use this technology advantage right through our range. Every future Lamborghini will be touched by the spirit of Sesto Elemento ".
Innovative technology package
With Sesto Elemento Concept, Lamborghini, R & D engineers have collected an innovative package. As pure and radical concept, Sesto Elemento is a unique synthesis of very low curb weight less than 1000 pounds, a huge 570 hp, sensitive and rapid response to high-revving, naturally-aspirated engine V10 and excellent traction and stability constant all-wheel drive - never had super sports car, such as thoroughbred as this one. Lamborghini Sesto Elemento provides incredible degree of driving pleasure, focused on the absolutely sensational dynamics.
The systematic use of carbon fiber
The basis is very hard, tough, safe and easy carbon structure: monocoque cell Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept. The entire frame in the front, exterior panels and crash boxes are also made of carbon fiber. Sesto Elemento major suspension components and wheels are made of carbon fiber. Exhaust pipes are made of Pyrosic, which is an advanced glass-ceramic matrix composite, has been achieved and the cost very high temperatures to 900 ° Celsius. Even the drive shaft is made of carbon fiber.
The amazing power-to-weight ratio
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento concept demonstrates the outstanding expertise of Automobili Lamborghini in all areas of technology of carbon fiber. Carbon composite materials of the key technologies for the automotive technology of tomorrow, especially for high sports car. These materials are made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics combine low weight with superior performance - they are very hard and very accurate. Lighter cars to improve fuel consumption and emissions of CO2: First of all, however, it improves power to weight ratio - a critical factor for a sports car - and thus productivity. Super sports car built using carbon fiber accelerates faster, has outstanding handling and better braking.
Extreme light engineering delivers amazing performance
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento offers definitive proof, thanks to its sensational power to weight ratio of just 1.75 kg per horsepower, a concept car that delivers unprecedented performance. In places, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento concept catapult themselves up to 100 km / h (62 miles per hour) in a sensational 2.5 seconds. In the interest of completeness, it should also be noted that the maximum speed is 300 km / h. What numbers can not convey, however, sharp handling Sesto Elemento, his insatiable turn-in and its awesome braking power. Extreme lightweight engineering and extreme performance came in the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento create a whole new dimension to driving super sports car.
Technology in a progressive form
Uncompromising dynamics at a glance: design Lamborghini Sesto Elemento displays sensual performance and has the elegance of pure, unadulterated power. Lamborghini Sesto Elemento concept design lifts DNA Lamborghini brand to the next level and combines the functionality of the sequence of carbon fiber technology in its design language. Clearly the power of technology is to reduce carbon and integration components - something that has been fully used in this innovative concept of technology.
Hi-Tech material is visible everywhere. Lamborghini Sesto Elemento completed a new, matte-shimmer clear coat, which means that the structure of carbon fiber can be seen everywhere. However, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento concept is not just black, in the final stage of the production parts of the carbon fibers are newly developed and patented a coat. Nano-technology makes it possible to add small crystals with a red tint. Surface covered with this type of finish red glow and deliver an outstanding effect. Furthermore, the surface is particularly reliable.
According to the form and function
At Lamborghini, every line clear function, the two vertical fins at the front, for example, improving the rigidity of the component and guide the cooling air directly into the radiator behind them and the brakes. This ensures that the thermal well-being of the components even in the toughest conditions racetrack.
Cooling air passes through two red triangular hole in the hood behind the windshield and through the big outs in the side panels behind the front wheels. Drastically reduce lamp units complete front-end. Abbreviations name of the game here - along with bi-xenon lamps, there are four LEDs in each unit. Low front end is incredibly high, with a partially double-front spoiler lip pushed out front and clearly shaped air intakes.
Sharp lines, sharp edges
The whole profile of cut like a sharp wedge, with the power center of the car safely in front of the rear axle. Distinctive lateral line begins at the front wheel arches, rises along the doors to the rear and ends in the broad shoulders over the rear wheel. Triangle - one around the door handles - it's repetitive themes, determined the exact edge of the contour in the carbon fiber body Sesto Elemento's. The whole profile of cut like a sharp wedge, with the power center of the car safely in front of the rear axle. Distinctive lateral line begins at the front wheel arches, rises along the doors to the rear and ends in the broad shoulders over the rear wheel. Triangle - one around the door handles - it's repetitive themes, determined the exact edge of the contour in the carbon fiber body Sesto Elemento's. Exit points of the triangles in the hood air through the line along the roof.
Extremely wide window sills form of communication between the vent behind the front wheels and large air intakes in front of the rear wheels. These compartments house components such as radiators for cooling the engine and transmission oil. Alloys have a five-spoke design and are made entirely of carbon fiber. They offer a clear picture of high-performance brakes with carbon-ceramic discs.
Perfect aerodynamics
rear overhang Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is very short and, again, is determined by the optimal aerodynamics. The large spoiler ideal partner for the diffuser and on the air deflector in the center, ensuring maximum downforce for extreme cornering speed and excellent high-speed directional stability. Pyrosic exhausts upward through the engine cover panel, which also includes ten hexagonal and two air intakes behind the roof for the delivery of fresh air power V10.
Complex structures in a single component
The main advantage of carbon fiber technology that complex structures can be integrated into a single component. This increases quality and reduces weight. At Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, front and rear body-shell, each made into a coherent whole. Engineers call it "cofango", created by combining the Italian word "cofano" (extract) with parafango (wing). Large components are attached using an easily removable fixing to have a fast component disassembly. "Cofango" also recalls the icon of the brand's history: in 1966, the legendary Lamborghini Miura was unique, in the mid-engine super sports car - and its back cover, too, can be opened in one piece.
Interior - compared with the bone
Minimalist approach is also applied to the interior, ranging from their seats. Lamborghini has completely abandon the usual frame of the seat. In fact, the whole internal structure is obtained and identified directly from the bathroom forged composite, on the one hand plays a functional role, on the other hand is the basis for optimally shaped seat cushions upholstered in Hi-Tech fabric, which are attached directly to the supporting carbon fiber . Proper ergonomics provide a steering wheel, which can be adjusted for height and angle, and foot pedals that can be electrically adjusted in the longitudinal plane. Of course, the Lamborghini Centro Stile designers also do not want to shop in the classical sense. Dominant visual feature of all is the functional carbon material - on the floor and roof of the monocoque, the doors, as well as the cockpit and center console. Even the electronic engine control unit is installed on the mind - a very special Hi-Tech aesthetic. A triangular cut-out is also evident as a design element - where the material can be removed in order to reduce weight.
Controls are presented in high concentrations. Tools provide information mainly on the engine and road speed, as well as all the parameters relating to the condition of the engine. Only three piezoelectric buttons grace the center console - one for starting the engine, a shift in reverse and the other for lights.
Ambitious goal of easy access to
Sant'Agata Bolognese engineers set a goal that was more than ambitious - even a ten-cylinder and 570 horsepower, despite the extremely rapid change e.gear transmission, and even despite the constant all-wheel drive, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept still had to remain below 1000 kilo mark. And this goal was achieved, at Curb weight 999 kg, every HP Sant'Agata Bolognese production V10 engineers set a goal that was more than ambitious - even a ten-cylinder and 570 horsepower, despite the extremely fast e.gear shift transmission, and even despite the constant all-wheel drive, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento concept still remain below 1000 kilo mark. And this goal was achieved, at Curb weight 999 kg, every HP production unit V10 has to accelerate just 1.75 kilograms - the sensational figures.
This was made possible by a systematic and judicious use of the state of modern carbon-fiber technology. Lamborghini has extensive experience in the field of light engineering, collected over the years: something clearly shows a number of brand means of production. Current Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera has a dry weight of just 1340 kg, marking the best in this competitive category of super sports cars. Compared with the already very thin Gallardo LP 560-4 Coupe, it represents a further reduction of 70 kilograms, resulting in large part on this was made possible by a systematic and judicious use of the state of modern carbon-fiber technology. Lamborghini has extensive experience in the field of light engineering, collected over the years: something clearly shows a number of brand means of production. Current Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera has a dry weight of just 1340 kg, marking the best in this competitive category of super sports cars. Compared with the already very thin Gallardo LP 560-4 Coupe, it represents a further reduction of 70 kilograms, resulting largely from the use of carbon fiber body shell, interior and technical components.
Lamborghini engineers stuck firmly of this approach for Sesto Elemento. Its structure consists almost entirely of carbon fiber and is built using monocoque principle. Monocoque means that the load-bearing structure of the vehicle is produced as a single shell, with the physical properties of one component, and thus makes optimum use of the extreme rigidity of the proposed materials of carbon fiber. Formula 1 racing cars were built using carbon fiber monocoques for decades - and regularly provide clear evidence of their collision safety. Monocoque in Lamborghini Sesto Elemento concept, however, using innovative forged Composite Technology - the first time this has been done to the car. The advantage of forging engineers Lamborghini stuck firmly of this approach for Sesto Elemento. Its structure consists almost entirely of carbon fiber and is built using monocoque principle. Monocoque means that the load-bearing structure of the vehicle is produced as a single shell, with the physical properties of one component, and thus makes optimum use of the extreme rigidity of the proposed materials of carbon fiber. Formula 1 racing cars were built using carbon fiber monocoques for decades - and regularly provide clear evidence of their collision safety. Monocoque in Lamborghini Sesto Elemento concept, however, using innovative forged Composite Technology - the first time this has been done to the car. The advantage of forging Composite monocoque that obtained in the course of a single shot.
box carbon fiber accident
In Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, forms a complete monocoque passenger cell. Associated with it in front subframe - the inclusion of the dots - and crash boxes, as well as with the use of specialized technologies for carbon fiber. The extreme rigidity of the assembly not only guarantees a very high level of security, but also an unprecedented accuracy. The rear suspension subframe with the engine and rear axle suspension points of aluminum - is another easy material with which Lamborghini has a great experience.
An important element in the optimal construction using carbon fiber technology maximum integration of functions. Thus, the body shell of the outer is only a roof section, which is part of the monocoque, the two "cofango" covers the front and rear with the integrated aerodynamic components and doors. Each door consists of two elements, leather interior and exterior cladding, both of which are also permanently attached to the creation of one of the components.
Carbon fiber is even in suspension
Suspension and the area around the engine were also optimized with light equipment. Along aluminum components, there are also weapons of carbon fiber management: an innovative forged Composite Technology is also well suited for this kind of high load. These components are about 30 percent lighter than comparable aluminum part.