At the Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini will present a new design study as exciting as the 350 GTS and the Miura Roadster which came before it. Named the Concept S, it is the work of Luc Donckerwolke, Head of Lamborghini Design, who wanted to create a new approach to open sports cars.
Luc’s idea was to modify a Gallardo, Lamborghini’s ‘baby supercar’, into a roadster which would be reminiscent of classic single-seater racing cars. Using the Gallardo as a basis, the car does not have its traditional windscreen, but instead twin wrap around units, like the Plexiglas units from the fifties.
The aerodynamic elements of Concept S include front and rear spoilers and a large rear diffuser. Lamborghini has also equipped the new concept with an electronically controlled, retractable, central rearview mirror.
engine
V10
position
Mid Longitudinal
displacement
4961 cc / 302.7 in³
power
372.9 kw / 500 bhp @ 7800 rpm
specific output
100.79 bhp per litre
torque
509.79 nm / 376 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm
redline
7800
driven wheels
4WD
f brake size
mm / in
r brake size
mm / in
transmission
6-Speed Manual
gear ratios
:1
Engine
Configuration
90º V10
Location
Mid, longitudinally mounted
Displacement
4,961 cc / 302.7 cu in
Bore / Stroke
82.5 mm (3.2 in) / 92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Compression
11.0:1
Valvetrain
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed
Multipoint sequential Fuel Injection
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Power
500 bhp / 373 kW @ 7,800 rpm
Torque
510 Nm / 376 ft lbs @ 4,500 rpm
BHP/Liter
101 bhp / liter
Drivetrain
Body
aluminium panels
Chassis
aluminium spaceframe
Suspension (fr/r)
double wishbones, anti-dive and anti-squat self adjusting dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering
rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes
ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox
Paddle Operated 6 speed Automatic
Drive
All wheel drive
Dimensions
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r)
2,560 mm (100.8 in) / 1,622 mm (63.9 in) / 1,592 mm (62.7 in)
