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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

An Arancio Atlas Lamborghini Sián sports car is parked indoors on a patterned floor, viewed from the front left angle, and is now for sale.

By Jordan Aquistapace – November 04, 2025

One of 63: 2020 Lamborghini Sián Coupe Finished In Aranci...

One of Lamborghini's most legendary supercars is up for sale. Automobili Lamborghini has been a benchmark for Italian design and performance, engineering supercars that balance aggressive styling with mind-blowing horsepower for decades. Beyond its production lineup, Lamborghini occasionally turns its attention to exclusive, small-batch hypercars built for its most dedicated clientele. Born as Lamborghini's first hybrid production car, the Sián debuted in 2019 with just 63 units planned as a nod to the company's founding year of 1963. The car's name, "Sián," means "lightning" in Bolognese, which fits perfectly considering it combines the manufacturer's iconic naturally aspirated V12 with a touch of electrification. The team at Velocity Honolulu is proud to present this 2020 Lamborghini Sián as part of its inventory of exotics for sale on duPont REGISTRY. Finished in a vibrant Arancio Atlas gloss paint, this Sián example pays homage to Lamborghini's early use of bold colors on icons like the Miura. The sharp, wedge-shaped bodywork features gloss carbon fiber accents that both add to its timeless look and also shed unnecessary weight and improve aero. From its front fascia and Y-shaped headlights to its rear with hexagonal taillights and integrated active aero, the Sián looks more like a concept car than a five-year-old production supercar. Lightweight multi-spoke wheels, staggered for performance, complete its aggressive stance and guarantee the Sián can lay down the power while setting lap times. Step inside, and the Sián takes a different approach. Instead of drowning you in luxury, it strips things back to keep the focus on the drive. The black-and-orange cabin mirrors the exterior, running through the sport seats, center console, and steering wheel with an aggressive but purposeful style. Carbon fiber trim reinforces the lightweight DNA, while the layout feels more like a cockpit than a lounge, reminding you that, despite its exclusivity, Lamborghini built the Sián strictly for speed first. Under the skin is where the Sián really makes its mark. The 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 produces over 808 horsepower when combined with its electric motor, making it the most powerful Lamborghini ever when it launched. Instead of a heavy lithium-ion battery, it uses a supercapacitor for instant power delivery, setting it apart from most hybrids on the road. Paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the Sián rockets from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds. It's fast, loud, and dramatic, everything you expect from Lamborghini, yet it also hints at the electrified direction supercars are inevitably heading. View Listing

A yellow sports car is displayed between two giant robot sculptures at Lucca Comics & Games, where Lamborghini turns factory waste into impressive robots, set against the backdrop of historic buildings in an outdoor plaza.

By Khris Bharath – October 30, 2025

Lamborghini Turns Factory Waste into Giant Robots at Lucc...

Automobili Lamborghini has brought an unexpected twist to Lucca Comics & Games 2025. The brand unveiled six towering “super robots” built entirely from discarded materials collected at its Sant’Agata Bolognese factory. Each sculpture embodies one of nature’s core elements: air, earth, and water, reimagined through Lamborghini’s bold design philosophy. Created in collaboration with SCART, the artistic division of the Hera Group, the project bridges industrial waste with creative sustainability. In Piazza San Giusto, you'll find a bright yellow Lamborghini Revuelto V12 HPEV sitting between two towering figures: Jotun Forge and Gea Stone, guardians of the earth. In Piazza San Michele, Skyrenn and Jetron rise against the Romanesque façade, their aerodynamic wings and streamlined torsos symbolizing purity of air. Meanwhile, in the courtyard of Palazzo Guinigi, Marixx and Mega Tide, the amphibious pair, represent water, their reflective surfaces echoing movement and regeneration. Look closely at any of these sculptures and you’ll see parts that once belonged to Lamborghinis. You’ll find everything from hoods, bumpers, diffusers, exhausts, to speakers, filters, and carbon-fiber panels, all now reborn as larger-than-life guardians of the environment. The angular forms carry the signature Lambo-design DNA, which could have only come from the Italian marque’s in-house design studio Centro Stile. “This project tangibly expresses our vision of industrial responsibility: giving new life to waste materials means extending the culture of quality beyond the finished product. Every Lamborghini component is created to endure and to convey emotion, and seeing them transformed into works of art demonstrates that design, technology, and creativity can coexist in a virtuous way. The collaboration with SCART and the Hera Group reflects our constant pursuit of innovation — also in our processes — and our desire to generate value starting from what would normally be discarded” - Christian Mastro, Marketing Director of Automobili Lamborghini. But crucially, the message here is that every robot carries a mission: Gea Stone and Jotun Forge restore balance to the soil, Skyrenn and Jetron purify the air, and Marixx and Mega Tide cleanse the oceans. Their bodies may be made of production waste, but their message is about renewal and responsibility. All six began as sketches by Marvel artist Giuseppe Camuncoli, but each of the three pairs was developed by a different Italian art academy. Students from the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence designed Marixx and Mega Tide, their counterparts in Ravenna created Skyrenn and Jetron, while Milan’s POLI.design brought Gea Stone and Jotun Forge to life. Following their debut in Lucca, the exhibits will also be shown at Ecomondo 2025 in Rimini (November 4-7) before joining Lamborghini’s own series of events in spring 2026. View All Lamborghinis For Sale Images: Automobili Lamborghini

By Khris Bharath – October 24, 2025

Lamborghini Concludes Polo Storico 10th Anniversary With ...

2025 marks ten years of Lamborghini Polo Storico, the Italian marque’s dedicated heritage division that restores, authenticates, and preserves classic Lamborghinis. From factory restorations to archival discoveries, we’ve extensively covered its anniversary activities all year. The finale at Auto e Moto d’Epoca (October 23-26) in BolognaFiere brings those celebrations to a fitting close, as Lamborghini is displaying its oldest surviving example in its history: the 350 GT chassis #02, inside Hall 29, at the heart of Italy’s Motor Valley. If you know Lamborghini history, you know that it was this car that marked a pivotal moment, going from a tractor manufacturer to an automaker and subsequently, the brand widely credited with inventing the modern-day supercar. First presented at the 1964 Geneva Motor Show, the 350 GT was the company’s first production model and Ferruccio Lamborghini’s declaration to the world that he was ready to challenge Italy’s finest. At its heart, a 3.5-liter V12, engineered by Giotto Bizzarrini, sitting within a stunning 2+2 ground tourer body, done by famed coachbuilder, Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera. The car was further refined for production by Paolo Stanzani. This particular 350 GT is special even by Sant’Agata standards, because on its hood sits one of Ferruccio’s early logo experiments, a black and white emblem that predates the now iconic gold bull. The car is currently undergoing authenticity certification by Polo Storico. Next to it sits something equally remarkable: a full-scale interior study from 1963, the oldest document in Lamborghini’s archive. The 1:1 drawing reflects the early collaboration with Carrozzeria Touring and demonstrates the attention to detail with which the brand approached design from the very early years. “Participating in Auto e Moto d’Epoca is the ideal occasion to conclude a year of celebrations dedicated to Polo Storico. We couldn’t tell our story better than by showcasing the car with which it all began – the 350 GT. At the same time, our presence in Bologna allows us to present our future activities, which will see the timeless Miura at the center of new initiatives dedicated to our clients and collectors.” - Giuliano Cassataro, Head of After Sales at Automobili Lamborghini. Those future activities include the Lamborghini Polo Storico Tour, planned for 2026 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura, the world’s first supercar. If you own a vintage Lamborghini or are considering certification, it is worth knowing that the department’s restoration and authenticity programs don’t just protect heritage; they can also significantly elevate a car’s provenance and long-term value. View All Lamborghinis For Sale Images: Automobili Lamborghini

A sleek white sports car is parked at night in front of an industrial building under artificial lighting.

By Khris Bharath – October 22, 2025

The Secret Unseen Countach That Revived Lamborghini's Wed...

In our recent coverage of Lamborghini Centro Stile’s 20th Anniversary celebrations at the brand’s museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese, the spotlight was on the Lamborghini Manifesto concept. But tucked among the lineup of design studies was something far more intriguing: an unreleased Countach prototype that shaped the production version of the LPI 800-4, a name that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021. Lamborghini’s current design director, Mitja Borkert, recently shared close-up shots of this prototype on his Instagram. Before the Countach LPI 800-4 project was finalized, this prototype served as its visual test bed, a design feasibility study executed with near-production accuracy. The final car that debuted during the 2021 Monterey Car Week and is limited to just 112 examples worldwide carries much of that DNA forward, from its low stance to its dramatic proportions. However, look closely and the differences lie in the detailing: the prototype’s surfaces were sharper, its lines more geometric, its intent purer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mitja Borkert (@mitjaborkert) This pre-production 1:1 model served as the creative bridge between past and present, was able to capture the essence of Marcello Gandini’s original wedge philosophy under Bertone from the early 1970s, but with even greater design freedom. Without the usual constraints of homologation or production tooling, Borkert’s team could fully explore the possibilities of what a modern-day Countach could truly look like. The production LPI 800-4 combined a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 with a 48-volt electric motor to produce 802 horsepower. It could sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 2.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 221 mph. It represents the creative inflection point when Lamborghini’s designers revisited Gandini’s legacy through a modern lens, proving that half a century later, the wedge still defines the soul of Sant’Agata. Find out in-depth walkaround with Mr.Borkert, where he dives into the development of this one-off creation and highlights the differences to the production variant. View All Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 For Sale " width="680"> Images: @mitjaborkert

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 21, 2025

675-Mile Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SV For Sale at Fo...

It's like buying a brand-new Mucielago SV in 2025. Considered a showstopper upon its 2001 debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show with vertical scissor-style doors and a screaming V12, the Lamborghini Murciélago hasn't lost its steam among collectors and enthusiasts. As the automotive world continues its future-forward shift towards electification and low emissions, raw, analog V12 supercars like the Murciélago are skyrocketing in value as they represent an era of motoring that can never be replicated. The Fort Lauderdale Collection South team is proud to offer a rare piece of that memorable era with this immaculate 2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce now for sale on duPont REGISTRY. Only now making its revival as the next collector's gem, finding a pristine, low-mileage Murciélago proves to be next to impossible, being that they were a flagship model well-enjoyed by owners without odometer anxiety. This example stands out as the crown jewel of the Murciélago lineage, being the pinnacle LP670-4 SV, of which only 186 of the 350 planned chassis made it through production. Finished in a stealthy factory Nero Aldebaran shade that conceals its added lightweight aero, it also features vibrant yellow SV graphics that match its massive carbon ceramic brakes. Opening the signature scissor doors reveals a driver-centric interior that focuses more on stripping weight and commanding attention rather than comfort amenities and tech. Exposed carbon fiber and black alcantara covers almost every inch of the cabin with yellow contrast stitching, layered over one-piece carbon bucket seats. Taking inspiration from Italian fighter jets and applying it to the tarmac, the interior of a Lamborghini Murciélago SV may be one of the only instances where less is more. Under the hood, the Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SV packs a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 that's loud, unfiltered, and absolutely relentless. It puts down 661 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque, sending all that power to all four wheels through a six-speed e-gear transmission. The result is a 0–60 mph sprint in just 3.2 seconds and a top speed north of 210 mph. It's the kind of performance that feels more alive than clinical, reminding you that this was one of the last true analog V12 Lamborghinis before the world went digital. View Listing

Top view of an orange Lamborghini at the center of a large clock face, its shadow stretching toward IV; text reads "Defeat Time. With our aftersales program, your car will stay timeless.

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 20, 2025

Lamborghini's New Aftersales Program Promises To "Defeat ...

Even in its hybrid era, Lamborghini remains committed to timeless excellence. Lamborghini has spent over 60 years building the brand of one of the world’s most coveted supercar manufacturers, and one of the most celebrated names in the exclusive circle of Italian manufacturers, and in its current state, Lamborghini has unveiled a new cohort of hybrid supercars and super SUVs that are redefining its approach to performance and the standards of the entire automotive industry. As part of that new era, Lamborghini has unveiled a new aftersales program that reaffirms its commitment to making its cars timeless, collector-worthy statements of automotive excellence. Past Lamborghini eras have seen cars become masterpieces that are cherished for years after their own time, and thanks to its new aftersales program, Lamborghini plans to do the same for its latest lineup and “defeat time.” The program includes five years of included scheduled maintenance for Lamborghini’s latest crop of hybrid models: the Temerario, the Revuelto, and the Urus SE. In addition, a Selezione Warranty Extension program allows owners to extend their protection for up to ten years from the car’s first registration, with an important highlight being a best-in-class eight-year standard warranty on the high-voltage batteries that help power its electrified models: promising long-term reliability alongside bold, cutting-edge performanc-oriented innovation. Thanks to a large library of genuine parts and accessories, available through Lamborghini’s excellent network of retailers, along with Polo Storico’s Certification of Authenticity program and the entire Polo Storico department’s dedication to reviving and preserving historic Lamborghini models, Lamborghini’s new aftersales program is dedicated to keeping Lamborghini’s as timeless, collector-grade masterpieces that will be treasured for decades to come, even as they change so radically beneath the sheet metal. View All Lamborghini For Sale Image Source: Automobili Lamborghini

A wall displays an array of car paint samples arranged in hexagonal patterns, featuring a gradient of colors from blue and purple on the left to red and orange on the right—highlighting the origins of iconic Lamborghini colors.

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 15, 2025

Lamborghini Explains The Origins Behind Its 400+ Colors

Lamborghini tells some of the stories behind its broad spectrum of colors. Lamborghini is one of the most celebrated supercar manufacturers in the automotive world, with a lineup that represents cutting-edge engineering, immense power, ultra-exclusive luxury, and, of course, eye-catching looks. Part of that is a range of over 400 colors that Lamborghini customers can choose from, especially with the help of the Ad Personam palette that helps owners turn their Lamborghini supercar into a statement of personal expression. However, with a wide range of available colors, many have special stories and origins that makes their contributions to Lamborghini’s offering even more vibrant and rich. The seasoned Lamborghini enthusiast will notice many mythologically inspired names for Lamborghini colors. Shades like Nero Nemesis, Arancio Apodis, Viola Pasifae, Blu Cepheus, draw inspiration from ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian mythology, and the names themselves have Greek and Latin roots. Stories and events that happened within Lamborghini’s own history have become inspirations for colors, as well. The story of Verde Scandal is especially entertaining: it is said that in the 1960s, a customer wanted a Lamborghini that matched the color of her dress. When the representative from Lamborghini said that they would need a sample to match the color to, she took the dress off. Viola 30th was created for the Diablo to celebrate Lamborghini’s 30th anniversary, and is still a popular shade today, and Giallo Maggio, introduced on the Aventador 50° Anniversario in 2013, honors the 50th anniversary of Lamborghini, and the month of May when the brand was founded. Lamborghini’s ancestral home of Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, also served as inspiration for Lamborghini colors. These include Giallo Quercus, which is inspired by the golden oak in the city’s coat of arms, as well as the Terra Emilia and Terra di Sant’Agata Bolognese interior colors, which are inspired by the city and the region that Lamborghini calls home. Innovations and the invention of marvelous colors and finishes serve as inspiration for their names, like the Diamond Coating technique that includes real diamond dust in the final coat of paint to contribute a stunning glow, and Crystal Effect, a painstaking paint process that creates a dazzling visual effect. As Lamborghini continues to expand its palette of colors and finishes to cater to the most discerning of clients, its lexicon of colors and the stories behind them will continue to grow even more diverse and captivating than it already is. View All Lamborghini For Sale Image Source: Automobili Lamborghini

Two yellow Lamborghini concept cars, including the striking Lamborghini Manifesto Concept, are displayed indoors with people standing and walking around them at the Centro Stile anniversary event.

By Khris Bharath – October 05, 2025

Lamborghini’s Manifesto Concept Steals the Show at Centro...

This past weekend, Lamborghini Centro Stile celebrated 20 years, and we did a comprehensive story highlighting some of the production models from the Audi-VW era. Lamborghini’s in-house design center has been responsible for everything from the Murciélago LP640 and Aventador to the Revuelto, Huracán Sterrato, and Temarario. We also touched upon several concept cars and key design figures, including Walter De'silva, Filippo Perini, Luc Donckerwolke, and Mitja Borkert, Lamborghini's current design director, all of whom were instrumental in shaping the design direction over the past two decades. Image Source: Mitja Borkert This momentous occasion called for a celebration at the Lamborghini Museum in Sant'Agata Bolognese, and Mitja took to social media to reveal yet another design study. This is the Lamborghini Manifesto. Sitting alongside the recently unveiled hybridized Fenomeno and an original Countach, this wild concept is a roadster finished in a striking shade of yellow, with a midship layout and some pretty exaggerated proportions, massive wheels, and an aggressive carbon fiber diffuser, along with Lamborghini's signature Y-shaped motifs. Not much is known about the Manifesto at this point, but it serves as a look at where the brand is headed next. Watch this space. View All Lamborghinis For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mitja Borkert (@mitjaborkert) Image Source: @Mitja Borkert

A person sketches a yellow sports car design on a blackboard; above, a detailed concept drawing celebrates Lamborghini Centro Stile at 20: The Studio Behind Every Modern Bull.

By Khris Bharath – October 02, 2025

Lamborghini Centro Stile at 20: The Studio Behind Every M...

2025 represents a historic year for Lamborghini. The Italian marque is celebrating 10 years of Polo Storico, the brand’s in-house restoration division. We have extensively covered it since January this year. Just last week, we also touched upon the iconic Diablo turning 35. Now, there’s yet another anniversary worth your attention: the 20th anniversary of Centro Stile, the in-house design center that has defined every single Lamborghini in the modern era. Design has been an integral part of the Lamborghini DNA since October 2025, and what initially started as an Audi-backed idea in the early 2000s has since become a model for the entire supercar industry. “The Lamborghini Centro Stile is an integral driver of our brand.” - Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini’s Chairman and CEO. Walter de'Silva Filippo Perini and Luc Donckerwolke Mitja Borkert Before Centro Stile, Lamborghini worked with established styling houses like Bertone and Touring, producing icons like the Miura, the Countach, which was one of the cars that defined the wedge era, and the Diablo, another one of Marcello Gandini’s all-time great designs. While those collaborations cemented the signature extreme Lamborghini supercar design aesthetic and extreme proportions, the company lacked full control. That changed after the subsequent acquisition of Lamborghini by Audi, under the Volkswagen Group. In 2003, when Walter de’Silva, the then head of Audi design, pushed for an internal studio. Come 2005, and Centro Stile was up and running at Lamborghini’s HQ in Sant’Agata Bolognese. The first generation of Centro Stile leadership included Luc Donckerwolke, who brought us the Murciélago and the Gallardo (a.k.a the OG baby Lambo), cars that redefined Lamborghini for the modern age. Donckerwolke’s work included final variants of the aforementioned Diablo, following which the brand moved away from the soft proportions of thetoward cleaner, sharper surfaces. Other cars and concepts from this era included the 4-door Lamborghini Estoque concept and the fighter-jet-inspired Reventón, a car that laid the foundation for the Aventador. It showed that while he treated Lamborghini’s heritage with reverence, he wasn’t afraid to modernize the Raging-Bull brand. After Donckerwolke came Filippo Perini, who pushed Centro Stile into overdrive. His team was small, with just seven designers, but their output was significant, responsible for the aviation-inspired Y-shaped Motifs and hexagon that we know today. The Aventador, launched in 2011, was the first Lamborghini designed entirely in-house, and it established the complex, angular design language that still defines the brand. It was followed by the successor to the Gallardo in 2013, the Huracán. Perini also oversaw the stealthy track-only Sesto Elemento, Veneno, and Urus concept, each one previewing materials, technologies, and themes that carried into subsequent production models. By 2016, Mitja Borkert took over, doubling the studio’s size and broadening its reach. Under his leadership, Centro Stile finalized S, SVJ variants of the Aventador, the Huracán Performante, and now popular Urus SUV, and launched the hybrid Revuelto, Lamborghini’s current V12 flagship, and the more recent Temarario. He also worked on concepts like the Terzo Millennio, developed with MIT, which explored carbon nanotechnologies and supercapacitors. Centro Stile also worked on the SC20 by Squadra Corse in 2021. Building an in-house design center was not a cost-saving move; it was a bet on brand independence. Over 20 years, Lamborghini has invested heavily in CAD systems, clay-modeling labs, digital 3D printing, and even AI-based workflows today. These tools speed up design while cutting iteration cycles, ensuring that Lamborghini can pivot faster than competitors. “We are looking at AI, of course, to see how that can work for us, with the final decision always a human one.” - Mitja Borkert, Head of Design, Automobili Lamborghini. These days, though, every design decision has to also pass and comply with stricter parameters like pedestrian impact rules, hybrid packaging requirements, and strict emissions targets. What this means is that design and packaging continue to remain challenging. It’s not about retaining the aggressive proportions, but you also need to consider other parameters, battery cooling, hybrid airflow, and lightweight safety structures. Having said that, the brand’s Ad Personam program takes customization to the next level, as we saw earlier this week when Mitja Borkert himself showed off three possible variations of the limited-run Fenomeno. As for Centro Stile, it is a strategic engine for Lamborghini that continues to ensure continuity across eras, while simultaneously experimenting with radical ideas. Its influence has also expanded into other lifestyle arenas, including yachts, architecture, high-end speaker systems, racing simulators, and fashion partnerships, further extending the Lamborghini brand’s reach. 20 years on, the studio has written Lamborghini’s design rulebook and, according to Borkert, is already focused on the next two decades. As a brand that is known for being a trend-setter in the supercar world, we can’t wait to see what they have in store. Whatever Lamborghini shows next, whether hybrid, electric, or something in between, will come from a design philosophy rooted in Centro Stile’s ability to question the status quo while staying unmistakably Lamborghini. View All Lamborghinis For Sale Images: Automobili Lamborghini

A white and black Lamborghini Fenomeno with yellow accents sits beside a circular inset photo of the Design Chief smiling and signing an autograph.

By Khris Bharath – September 30, 2025

Lamborghini’s Design Chief Previews Three Distinct Looks ...

The Lamborghini Fenomeno made headlines when it broke cover at Monterey Car Week back in August, and we were on site at The Quail to watch Sant’Agata’s latest flagship steal the spotlight. Limited to just 29 units, we knew about this upcoming V12-hybrid as early as June this year. The Fenomeno’s naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter V12, when combined with 3 electric motors, produces 1,065 horsepower, making it the most powerful Lamborghini ever. However, the Fenomeno’s design is a highlight and is one that is now reaching beyond the road. Just last week at the Monaco Yacht Show, the Fenomeno’s sharp ethos carried into the Tecnomar speedboat, a reminder that Lamborghini design translates across several media. Now, the story has taken another turn as Mitja Borkert, Design Director at Centro Stile Lamborghini, has shared fresh Fenomeno imagery on his Instagram account, giving us a preview and first-hand look at what each of the aforementioned 29 cars could look like. By Charles Bradley Image Source: @mitjaborkert The launch car featured Giallo Crius. Now, Borkert previewed three variations: The latest flavor shown features Bianco Monoceros, a crisp white shade that highlights the Fenomeno’s angular bodywork. A second concept that pops in Arancio Egon, which is a metallic orange that feels right at home in Lamborghini’s extroverted catalog. The third color is Blu Acrux, a cooler, stealthier (owing to the matte paint), and more measured, but no less aggressive finish. Ad Personam, Lamborghini’s in-house personalization program, makes this possible. It has quietly become one of the Italian marque’s most powerful tools, as it allows you to go beyond just paint and stitching, by offering bespoke finishes, one-off materials, and design elements that make each commission unique. The Fenomeno takes that philosophy to the extreme, as every example is a blank canvas with endless permutations and combinations, and no two will be the same. If you are one of the lucky few to have secured one of the 29 allocations, you’ll be commissioning something truly special and bespoke, further adding a layer of exclusivity. This is one of several key parameters considered in the lucrative collector and auction car market. Watch this space. View All Lamborghinis For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mitja Borkert (@mitjaborkert) Source:@mitjaborkert

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