Wednesday 3rd August 2011

New Model For Lamborghini At Frankfurt

But will it be Cabrera (the Gallardo replacement) or Sesto Elemento?

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Is Lamborghini set to unveil a production version of the Sesto Elemento concept that so captivated showgoers (and the rest of the car-obsessed world) at the Paris motor show last September?

That is one of the rumours flying around the webnet after Lamborghini sent out an invitation to its Frankfurt show press conference, inviting hacks and other guests to “discover a new Lamborghini super sports car at the next Frankfurt Motor Show”.

Of course, ‘super sports car’ is how Lamborghini describes the Gallardo, so this might just be nothing more exciting than the first unveiling of its replacement – the Cabrera – which is due to appear in 2012. But that’s pretty exciting, anyway.

Yet there is also the intriguing possibility that Sant’Agata is going to use the Frankfurt show to take the wraps off a ‘productionised’ Sesto Elemento. Should that happen, the web whispers suggest that a run of between 10 and 20 units is likely for the 999kg, 562bhp supercar – with a price tag in excess of £1.6 million.

Either way, there should be something interesting on the Lamborghini stand at the IAA come September...

 

[PhantomPH]

Gallardo replacement is where my £10 bet is going.

[minimatt1967]

PhantomPH said:

Gallardo replacement is where my £10 bet is going.

Must be about time, love the Gallardo, but the competition have moved on.

[Crow555]

It almost has Countach proportions to it, I assume that's intentional?

Edit: Should point out, I referring to the picture of the Sesto Elemental, not the Cabrera.

Edited by Crow555 on Wednesday 3rd August 11:01

[Rawwr]

It'll be interesting to see what Lamborghini pull out of the hat. Abra-cabrera.

[George H]

I hope it's going to be a production version of the Estoque.

[Twoshoe]

George H said:

I hope it's going to be a production version of the Estoque.

+1

[Roberty]

A producton version of the Estoque would be great but between a Gallardo replacement and the Sesto Elemento I'd rather it was the Gallardo replacement.

An all new Gallardo is long over due lets have a butchers at that.

[Fluffsri]

George H said:

I hope it's going to be a production version of the Estoque.

-1 not for me gents. Hopefully itll be another rip snorting 2 seater thats nearly impossible to get in or out of LOL

[SirMark]

George H said:

I hope it's going to be a production version of the Estoque.

Me too.... really want one of those !!!!

[DugyC]

Personally I'm hoping for a Gallardo replacement that looks exactly like the Sesto Elemental, just without all the expensive weight saving Carbon Fibre etc everywhere.

Using materials producing a much more attractive price point somewhere around the current Gallardo... then they can sell the Sesto Elemental as a very expensive special edition... and many special editions in between.

Sure, it'll be heavier, and not have the eye watering performance, but it'll still outperform the current Gallardo... and will look stunning.

[scubadude]

Whatever it is it will be Audi-tempered madness in a bizarre way no doubt.

[robinessex]

It's a pity that PH's don't/can't get their hands on the Sesto Elemento, but at £1.6 or so it ain't very likely. And do those who do buy them, give the them thrashing they deserve ? Doubt it. Probably just park it in front of the Casino in Monaco.

[BoRED S2upid]

I personally don't care what its replacing any new Lambo is good news its garanteed to be totally bonkers.

[anonymous-user]

robinessex said:

It's a pity that PH's don't/can't get their hands on the Sesto Elemento, but at £1.6 or so it ain't very likely.

I could lend them the £1.60.

[Beefmeister]

I think the story is a bit skewed, surely the Gallardo replacement, an all-new model as bonkers as the Aventador is more exciting than another £1m+ car for the Arabs?

Mere mortals can dream of owning the Cabrera one day after some hefty depreciation, the Sesto is just a pipe dream.

I cannot wait to see the Cabrera, it's just a massive shame that there won't be a manual version...

[ludicrous speed]

Lamborghini don't disappoint, ever. This should be the st, whatever it is.

[LongLiveTazio]

[quote=DugyC]Personally I'm hoping for a Gallardo replacement that looks exactly like the Sesto Elemental, just without all the expensive weight saving Carbon Fibre etc everywhere./quote]

Someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the point of serialising these low-volume sports cars is so that the proprietary carbon fibre/plastic technology can be mass produced and will inevitably become cheaper over time. So when Europe is banning anything naughty in a few years it'll still adhere to co2 limits and be a lightweight car to boot, which is what everyone wants...

I think the research side of things and specialists creating more affordable CFRP-related products is pretty exciting.

[M400 NBL]

PSBuckshot said:

I could lend them the £1.60.

Tight git. You'd actually want it back

[myhandle]

3 points -

1) It is unlikely to be the production Estoque as the press release describes a "super sports car". The Estoque is a saloon, and it would probably be described as an "ultimate GT" or similar.

2) It's called the Sesto Elemento, not the Sesto Elemental as some posts say (the article gets it right). It means Sixth Element, IE Carbon, the 6th element in the periodic table, appropriate as the car is made of carbon fibre.

3) Is the Aventador really that "bonkers"? The performance certainly is, but Lamborghinis have surely become a lot tamer in terms of appearance of late, and the sound isn't the same either. In France last week I saw a Gallardo Performante and a Murcielago Roadster, which were both great, of course - I think they are both great cars. However the car that was getting the most attention by far was a fantastic condition Diablo Roadster. I can't help thinking the best bet is to have something outstanding and useable for regular use, that is a 911 Turbo or possibly an R8. Then, for high days and holidays have something truly extreme, like say a Diablo. Things move on, but in some regards can they move on too far?

[TAHodgson]

myhandle said:

I can't help thinking the best bet is to have something outstanding and useable for regular use, that is a 911 Turbo or possibly an R8.

I can't see this happening to be honest, wouldn't that be like Audi challenging itself, as the R8 is supposed to be a user friendly, use every day if you really want to, kind of car. While Audi seems to have neutered Lamborghini slightly in recent years, I'd assume the new car is going to be a little bit more special than an R8.