At the Geneva Motor Show, the House of the Raging Bull will present a new design study that renews a great Lamborghini tradition.
Like the 350 GTS and the Miura Roadster before it, the Lamborghini ‘Concept S’ is a unique car, an extreme and spectacular expression of the Lamborghini brand.
Created at the Centro Stile Lamborghini in Sant’Agata Bolognese by Luc Donckerwolke, Head of Lamborghini Design, the ‘Concept S’ is his extreme interpretation of an ‘open car’. Using the Gallardo as a basis, Donckerwolke drew inspiration from the classic single-seater racing cars of the past to create this latest design study.
The classic single-seaters did not have a traditional windscreen, but utilised the so-called ‘saute-vent’ (in French: a sudden change in the wind) in order to direct air over the head of the driver – and so does the ‘Concept S’. These devices divide the cabin into two distinct compartments, giving the car an aggressive and futuristic look and also creating a space between them that acts as an additional air inlet for the powerful engine, which is positioned behind the seats.
An electronically controlled, retractable central rear view mirror allows the driver – when required – to see what is happening behind the car.
The aerodynamics of the ‘Concept S’ have been optimised thanks to front and rear spoilers and a large rear diffuser.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5.0-liter V10 |
| Power | 520 hp at 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 510 Nm (376 lb-ft) at 4,250 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Top speed | 320 km/h (199 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.4 seconds |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 inches (2,560 mm) |
| Length | 172.4 inches (4,380 mm) |
| Width | 77.2 inches (1,960 mm) |
| Height | 44.1 inches (1,120 mm) |
| Weight | 1,550 kg (3,417 lbs) |
The Lamborghini Concept S is a one-off car, which means that only one was ever produced. It was created as a design study and showcased at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. While there were some reports that Lamborghini was considering limited production of the Concept S, ultimately, it remained a unique and exclusive prototype.
The vehicle’s total mileage since it was new is less than 125 miles, with the majority of the distance covered during its transportation to and from various exhibitions and while being driven around the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance lawn, twice. The car will be up for auction on November 30th, 2019 during RM Sotheby’s Abu Dhabi event, although there is no price estimate available at present. However, since the same car was previously sold by RM at Monterey for $1.32 million in 2017, it is expected to fetch a price somewhere around that range.
