Lamborghini Egoista
| Lamborghini Egoista | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A |
| Production | 2013 |
| Model years | 2013 |
| Designer | Walter de Silva |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 1-door coupé |
| Layout | Mid-engine, all wheel drive |
| Related | Lamborghini Gallardo |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.2 L V10 |
The Lamborghini Egoista is a limited production sports car unveiled by Lamborghini. It was built to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. Only one Egoista will be made, and it is a fully functioning model based on the Gallardo. It features a 5.2 L (317 cu in) V10 engine producing 600 hp (447 kW; 608 PS).[1]
The Egoista has a unique canopy door and the cockpit, which is modeled after a modern fighter jet and completely removable, has only one seat for the driver. The steering wheel must be removed to enter and exit the vehicle.[1]
The unique exterior of the Egoista is meant to resemble a bull ready to charge if looked at from the side.[1] The lighting resembles that of a modern airplane, with sidemarkers and indicators on the sides and top of the car as well as front and rear. The bodywork consists of active aerodynamic panels that raise and lower for optimum downforce and stability. The body and wheels are made of antiradar material to even more identify with jet fighters.
In Spanish (as well as Italian and Portuguese), Egoista literally means "selfish". All Lamborghini models are named after Spanish bullfighting specimens. According to the model's designer Walter de Silva, the Egoista "represents hedonism taken to the extreme."[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sanchez, Edward A. (August 2013). "One Rider, One Bull". Motor Trend 65 (8): 16–17.
- ↑ "Lamborghini Feeds Their Ego with the Egoista Concept". Automoblog.net. 2013-05-12. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
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