RE: Lamborghini Sián | PH Review

[T1berious]

I'm sure its just me... but...

It just seems a bit Emperor's new clothes? Compared to cars that have moved the game on (P1,918 and SF90) this just feels a bit er lazy?

Speculators wet dream, limited number, well beyond the means of anyone outside of the property portfolio set and challenging looks.

Think they nailed it with the Reventon, sometimes less is more

[T1berious]

big_rob_sydney said:

It must be me, but I cant help but think, "just another Lambo, but with a body kit". And looking at it, almost every surface looks like it has fussy design. Am I the only one who thinks that?

No

[McRors]

I remember reading an interesting article in Evo where they fitted sensors on the accelerator pedal of an MX5 and a McLaren P1 and then drove both cars over identical roads to see how much of the pedal’s travel they used. In the P1 they never used more than 20% (I seem to remember) whereas in the MX5 they used 100%. Point is, outside of a track, these cars are rather pointless.

Personally, if I were after thrills I’d rather have an Alpine or Ariel.

[Dark85]

This is over the top to the point of absurdity, full on look-at-me drama, huge performance i.e. exactly what Lamborghini are meant to be. If you want functional, sensible or elegant go to Mclaren, Porsche or Ferrari. Lambos are supposed to make your jaw drop, not make you swoon.
I'd never have one personally but I'm glad they exist, it's just a shame it'll barely ever been seen and I sincerely hope the Aventador replacement is similarly bonkers.

[IMI A]

We have had some fun with these on road and track. Big fat peacocks. Love em if I was mids 20s to mid 30s.

[Davo456gt]

LotusOmega375D said:

Named after Sian Lloyd?

Sián is local Bolognese for Lightning

[IMI A]

T1berious said:

I'm sure its just me... but...

It just seems a bit Emperor's new clothes? Compared to cars that have moved the game on (P1,918 and SF90) this just feels a bit er lazy?

Speculators wet dream, limited number, well beyond the means of anyone outside of the property portfolio set and challenging looks.

Think they nailed it with the Reventon, sometimes less is more

I don't think it would be too difficult to put a manual in that either. They missed a trick I love the styling very F22

[John Allison]

Seems like everyone complains about the endless procession of white good electric cars being released lately, Lamborghini release a naturally aspirated V12 supercar that looks like it was designed by an 8 year old (in a good way!) and it gets slated! I wouldn’t be seen dead in this even if I could afford it, but it would make me smile if I saw one

[satans worm]

A bit embarrassing though when a white goods in plaid mode that costs 2.4million less beats you off the lights after all the attention you just got no?

[Arsecati]

satans worm said:

A bit embarrassing though when a white goods in plaid mode that costs 2.4million less beats you off the lights after all the attention you just got no?

A bit embarrassing though when a white goods in plaid mode that cost £137,000 more than a £400 1992 Volvo 940 Estate, is unable to fit a wardrobe in the back while said Volvo is happily driving home loaded up comfortably.

[MX-6]

I can't really enjoy the look of this just grates on the eye somewhat, just a bit too over-the-top for me, even by Lambo standards. I really like their more regular models, the Huracan looks more than exotic enough, and probably fast enough for me as well too.

[VonSenger]

That's hideous, from every angle. Reminds me of that awful Honda thing, just bolt loads of st on the outside and hope they'll like it. Horrid.

[Dimwit3]

McRors said:

I remember reading an interesting article in Evo where they fitted sensors on the accelerator pedal of an MX5 and a McLaren P1 and then drove both cars over identical roads to see how much of the pedal’s travel they used. In the P1 they never used more than 20% (I seem to remember) whereas in the MX5 they used 100%. Point is, outside of a track, these cars are rather pointless.

Personally, if I were after thrills I’d rather have an Alpine or Ariel.

It just shows that the MX5 is underpowered

[Black S2K]

The spinner of plates said:

PH User said:

Magnum 475 said:

The spinner of plates said:

Magnum 475 said:

“High end street theatre ... has everything beaten”

So a loud shouty car for folks in the “look at me” brigade. Have Lamborghini really come to the point where this is the most important element of their cars??

I’m struggling to think of a time when this wasn’t the key element of their cars?

I’m thinking the first generation Countach was probably the last driver-focused Lambo. Since then it’s become progressively more about ‘image’.

Lambo have always produced loud shouty look at me cars, its what they do.

Agreed. A Countach couldn’t have been more “look at me”.

I’m not knocking it, they make the world a more interesting place. But to think the brand was once all classy, subtle and driver focussed and is now suddenly all about show stopping attention grabbing looks, is to miss the point of Lamborghini entirely.
IMO.

The 350/400 GT and Islero were rather classy things; arguably more akin to Maserati than to Ferrari.

Unfortunately, they didn't really appeal to their market like the Countach did to its and the rest is history.

[swisstoni]

Good luck to all concerned, glad they keep doing what they do and all that, but I’m really not interested in this class of vehicle any more.

[ddom]

satans worm said:

A bit embarrassing though when a white goods in plaid mode that costs 2.4million less beats you off the lights after all the attention you just got no?

As useless as I think this Lambo is, buying a Tesla is automotive anaesthetic. Whilst matey in his Lambo is wondering how to make it spit flames, and the other guy is hoping his Volvo makes it through the next MOT, I’ll be in the C-Type replica feeling very smug indeed. Obviously the 2.35 million will be under the sofa

[biggbn]

Gauche, loud, obnoxious lottery winners dream. Love it. Everything a Lamborghini should be!!

[sidesauce]

T1berious said:

sometimes less is more

Which is precisely what Lamborghini has never, ever, been about.

Muira, Countach, LM002 and everything else that followed was, for their time, always about the theatre - it has always been about showing off, being otherworldly and over the top.

No, "sometimes less is more" is absolutely the wrong phrase to use when describing this brand.

[FaustF]

That is grim

Also seems pointless and inefficient given an svj is a better drive...

[antspants]

Arsecati said:

satans worm said:

A bit embarrassing though when a white goods in plaid mode that costs 2.4million less beats you off the lights after all the attention you just got no?

A bit embarrassing though when a white goods in plaid mode that cost £137,000 more than a £400 1992 Volvo 940 Estate, is unable to fit a wardrobe in the back while said Volvo is happily driving home loaded up comfortably.