Ferruccio Lamborghini, founding the company Lamborghini in 1963, was a well-known tractor manufacturer, so his attempt to conquer the sports car market was a pure adventure, of which few believed in success.
Over the years, we can confidently say that he fully managed to realize his ambitious plans, as this brand is not only one of the most famous, but also one of the most expensive.
It’s about money, and more precisely about the most expensive Lamborghini, we’ll talk today.
List
- 10. Lamborghini Sesto Elemento 2010, $ 2,950,000
- 9. Lamborghini Egoista Concept 2013, $ 3,000,000
- 8. Lamborghini SC18 Alston 2019, $ 3,000,000
- 7. Lamborghini Cala Concept 1995, $ 3,000,000
- 6. Lamborghini Miura Concept 2006, $ 3,000,000
- 5. Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 2014, $ 3,000,000
- 4. Lamborghini Faena Frua 1978, $ 3,000,000
- 3. Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato 2014, $ 3,000,000
- 2. Lamborghini Veneno 2013, $ 4,500,000
- 1. Lamborghini Veneno Roadster 2014, $ 6,500,000
10. Lamborghini Sesto Elemento 2010, $ 2,950,000
Sports car Lamborghini sesto elemento (from Italian the name translates as "sixth element") Got its name for a reason. It points to the periodic table, in which carbon is the sixth element, and carbon fiber is an important component of many car parts (chassis, driveshaft, suspension elements).
It was first shown to the public gathered at the Paris Motor Show in 2010 and it instantly attracted attention. Weight of 1179 kg for such a sports car is an impressive indicator, as well as acceleration to 100 km / h in 2.5 seconds, coupled with a maximum speed of 320 km / h.
In total, Lamborghini released 20 copies of the sports car, one of which was tested by Richard Hammond in Top Gear. He noted that in the pursuit of weight reduction the author, the creators did not even make full seats and that with a mass lower than that of the Ford Fiesta, the car is incredibly fast.
You can only feel this speed on racetracks, as the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is not designed for city driving.
9. Lamborghini Egoista Concept 2013, $ 3,000,000
Supercar Lamborghini egoista concept was released in 2013 specifically for the half-century anniversary of the company and has become one of the most unusual models.
Everything is impressive: the Gallardo engine with a volume of 5.2 liters and a capacity of 600 horsepower, acceleration to "weave" in 2.4 seconds, weighs only 950 kg and much more.
The main thing that catches your eye is the lack of doors: in this single-seat sports car, the driver gets through the hinged hatch, as in airplanes.
8. Lamborghini SC18 Alston 2019, $ 3,000,000
An improved version of Aventador, dubbed Lamborghini SC18 Alston, was released in a single copy on special order of an anonymous client.
The trick of the car is that despite the enormous power (V12 engine for 770 horsepower with a volume of 6.5 liters), it was created for ordinary roads and its owner can cut it anywhere.
The aggressive design inherited from Aventador (albeit carefully redesigned) and recognizable elements of the Huracan racing series make this car truly memorable.
7. Lamborghini Cala Concept 1995, $ 3,000,000
First Lamborghini cala concept was shown at the 1995 Geneva Motor Show, becoming a real decoration of the exhibition.
It is noteworthy that this was a fully functional prototype, which never got into production.
Its name comes from the Piedmontese dialect of Northern Italy and meant "look there!". The car was equipped with a 4-liter V10 engine and had a 6-speed manual gearbox.
6. Lamborghini Miura Concept 2006, $ 3,000,000
Retro sports car Lamborghini miura concept it marked the 40th anniversary of the appearance of the original Miura concept at the Geneva Motor Show in 1966.
The car officially debuted at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in two weeks.
Lamborghini President and CEO Stefan Winkelmann said the concept would not mark the return of Miura, stating that “Miura is a celebration of our history, but Lamborghini is the future. Retro design is not what we are here for. Therefore, we will not do Miura again».
This Miura concept is now on display at the Lamborghini Museum in Sant'Agata Bolognese, where many car enthusiasts dream.
5. Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 2014, $ 3,000,000
All-wheel drive hybrid Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 made its debut at the Paris Motor Show in 2014 and became the first sports car of this brand that can be plugged into an outlet.
Design - as always chic, amazing imagination. The technical part is not far behind: the power of 910 horsepower, even by modern standards, seems incredible.
The car can drive on gasoline, electricity and like a hybrid, and even on batteries it can reach speeds of up to 125 km / h and drive 50 km on a single charge.
The car also has low fuel consumption: for 100 kilometers it “eats” a little more than 4 liters.
The name Asterion was borrowed from ancient Greek mythology.: that was the name of the Minotaur.
4. Lamborghini Faena Frua 1978, $ 3,000,000
Lamborghini faena - This is a concept car built from the body of Pietro Froix based on the Lamborghini Espada. It was presented at the Turin Motor Show in 1978.
According to the tradition of the house of St. Agatha, the car was given a name associated with bullfighting (faena - the third and last act of bullfighting, which ends with a wild jab).
The Faena was the first four-seater and four-door sports car Lamborghini, and it remained the only one for the next 30 years, that is, until the presentation of the Estoque in 2008.
The car could reach speeds from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 243 km / h, which was an impressive result for 1978.
3. Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato 2014, $ 3,000,000
Taking the Lamborghini Gallardo coupe as the basis, the company introduced the world in 2014 Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato. The sports car aroused conflicting feelings and "went" far from everyone, but this does not negate the fact that its value is at an extraordinary level.
The model was created in a single copy and its owner was the well-known car collector Albert Spiess, whose fleet also has Alfa Romeo SZ and RZ, Aston V8 Zagato 1985 and Zagato V12 2012.
He wanted to add something else unique and defiant to them, the 2014 Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato was the perfect option: you can't confuse this with anything.
2. Lamborghini Veneno 2013, $ 4,500,000
Lamborghini Veneno 2013 year was released in four copies, and the first, pre-production, received the number 0, after the Geneva Motor Show went to the Lamborghini Museum. The remaining three were sold at $ 4,500,000 and there was no need to search for buyers: all cars were paid before the show, in advance.
Carbon fiber was chosen as the main material for the manufacture of the body, which allowed to reduce the total weight (the model is 125 kg lighter than Aventador).
The sports car is also notable for the fact that its independent suspension is made in the same way as the suspension of racing cars, which, although not an innovative, but rather bold decision of the design department of the Italian company.
1. Lamborghini Veneno Roadster 2014, $ 6,500,000
Lamborghini veneno roadster was sold to an anonymous collector from Germany, who did not stint and laid out for a supercar almost 4.8 million euros a few days after its presentation.
The most interesting thing is that at preliminary announcements the company announced a price tag of $ 4.2 million and why, as a result, the car went up by 2.3 million, no one explained. Probably, the matter is in a large number of those who wish and as a result the car went to the one who offered the most.