Lamborghini Sesto Elemento.

                                Lamborghini Sesto Elemento.

The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is alimited edition car produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini which debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.

The design of the Sesto Elemento circles around function rather than form and the first defines the latter. The interior is exclusively shaped by the carbon fiber monocoque tub which provides a minimalist yet purely Lamborghini feeling. The most unique feature is the fact that the Sesto Elemento does not have seats. Quite literally the cushioning is fixed to the carbon fiber tub giving the driver an unparalled sense of road feel. In order to adapt drivers of differing stature the steering wheel is completely adjustable for height and reach. Furthermore, the pedals can be adjusted longitudinally.

This car gives the feel of a race car once inside. The CFRP material is exposed everywhere and even major components of the engine management system are visible. Controls are just as simple and include a starter button, reverse gear button, and a final switch for the lights. The weight reduction inside and out has led to a major savings when compared to other lightweight Lamborghini models.

The Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera has a dry weight of only 1,340 kilograms. Compared with the already extremely lean Gallardo LP 560-4 Coupe, this represents a further reduction of 70 kilograms, or 154 lbs, which would easily make it the lightest of any sports car.

Thhe Sesto Elemento is equipped with a 6-speed semi-automatic transmission with paddle shift and all wheel drive system mated to a 5.2 litre V10 engine borrowed from the Gallardo generating 578 PS, 425 kW 570 hp and 540 N·m (400 lbf·ft) of torque. The chassis, body, drive shaft and suspension components are made of carbon fiber reducing the overall weight to a mere 999 kilograms (2,202 lb) a weight comparable to subcompact cars such as a Honda Fit. It is the lightest car Lamborghini has ever produced.
Air is released through 10 distinctive hexagonal holes in the engine cover, while two intakes funnel cool air into the mid-mounted engine compartment. The Sesto Elemento's high power combined with low overall weight translate to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.57 hp/kg (0.26 hp/lb) with a weight-to-power ratio of 1.75 kg/hp and 3.85 lb/hp. Lamborghini claims a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of just 2.5 seconds.
Lamborghini gives no hints of an impending model to come forth from this concept except by stating repeatedly this is how the future of a super car can look.  However, they leave room for speculation by acknowledging this technology will be applied to all future Lamborghinis.