The Sesto Elemento ("Sixth Element" in English) is a high-performance limited edition lightweight automobile produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini, which debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The Sesto Elemento's name is a reference to the atomic number of carbon, in recognition of the car's extensive use of carbon fibre.
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Design and Specifications
The Sesto Elemento is equipped with a 6-speed semi-automatic transmission and an all wheel drive system, mated to a 5.2 litre V10 engine borrowed from the Gallardo Superleggera, generating 570 PS (419 kW; 562 hp) and 540 N?m (400 lbf?ft) of torque. The chassis, body, drive shaft and suspension components are made of carbon fibre , reducing the overall weight to a mere 2,202 lb (999 kg), a weight comparable to subcompact cars.
The engine is cooled through 10 distinctive hexagonal holes in the engine cover, while two intakes funnel cool air into the mid-mounted engine compartment while the exhaust pipes are positioned in the rear wing. Lamborghini claims a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration time of just 2.5 seconds, and a top speed in excess of 210 mph (338 km/h).
The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento has a power to weight ratio of 1.75 kg (3.86 lb) per horsepower, which is currently the best power to weight ratio achieved by a production Lamborghini.
The interior of the Sesto Elemento is generally bare without vehicle comforts such as air-conditioning and stereo. The seats are made of carbon fibre and foam and bolted directly onto the chassis of the vehicle, reducing weight and production costs.
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Production
Lamborghini announced plans to make 20 Sesto Elementos for track use only in mid-2011 with each car costing US$2.92 million. All 20 cars were already sold upon the confirmation of production. At that time, the Sesto Elemento was the most expensive Lamborghini ever created, until the Lamborghini Veneno was launched, with the price of the car as high as US$4.5 million (GB£3.61 million).
References
External links
- Official website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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