Lamborghini to build world's most expensive car
Italian supercar maker Lamborghini is almost certain to put the sensational Sesto Elemento concept car into production - with a whopping €2 million (£1.77 million) price tag.
That will make it more expensive than any version of the Bugatti Veyron, including the £1.6 million Super Sport - officially the fastest production car in the world.
Reports suggest that Lamborghini will build just 20 Sesto Elementos, and company sources say it is already well into development.
The carbon fibre body and chassis will make it one of the lightest and most track-focussed supercars ever made. In fact, it's so extreme that it won't be road legal anywhere in the world.
Using the 5.2-litre V10 engine from the Gallardo, the Sesto Elemento will hit 62mph in under 2.5 seconds, making it quicker than the Veyron. However, its circa-200mph top speed will be nowhere near the Bugatti's.
Speaking to 'Autocar', Lamborghini engineering boss Maurizio Reggianiln said the Sesto Elemento "represents a revolutionary way of building a car. This method is a true breakthrough, and we are extremely excited about what it means for our future."
The car might be the most extreme and expensive model ever made by Lamborghini, but it will serve as a reference point for all of the company's future models - including the next Gallardo.
The tailpipes are made of a glass-ceramic composite material called Pyrosic, which can withstand much higher temperatures than traditional metal exhausts.
Despite the outrageous price, Lamborghini will not be short of takers for the Sesto Elemento. The Lamborghini Reventon, for example, was basically a re-skinned Murcielago at three times the price. Yet the company had no problem selling 35 at €1 million each.
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