Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

   

The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is a 2 door, 2 seater lightweight limited edition super sports car. The name Sesto Elemento( sixth element) is reference to the atomic number of carbon as the whole car is covered with carbon fiber. Carbon fiber is an extremely strong and light fiber-reinforced polymer which contains fibers made of carbon, this material is used in monocoques for automobiles because this material has properties that are lighter and strong than steel, so it provides a good support and strength to the car's structure. This car has a 5.7 Lt, V10 engine producing at power of 570 HP with 540 Nm of torque, and it also has a 6 speed semi automatic transmission with paddle shifters and its an all wheel drive. Paddle shifters are located behind the steering wheel.This car shares almost the same engine as a Lamborghini Gallardo. Since the car is completely made of carbon fiber, it makes the overall weight of the car a stunning 999 kgs. This is the lightest car that Lamborghini has ever made.


What I think of the physical looks is that its very aerodynamic and looks very different from the other Lambo cars. The part that I don't like about the looks is that since it's completely covered in carbon fiber, it looks plain and you can get it in only 2 colors and the ground clearance is about a centimeter from the ground so it can only be used on the track. I think that the body lines are aggressive making the car look very sinister and mean.  


What I like about the engine is that it is a beauty. It can go from 0-100 Km/h in 2.4 seconds which about the same time a Bugatti takes. The 10 distinctive hexagonal holes on the engine cover is used to release the air released from the engine. A semi automatic engine means that there is no clutch but the gear shifts can be done manually with the help of paddle shifters. It uses electronic sensors, pneumatics, processors and actuators to execute gearshifts given by the driver or by a computer. This eliminates the use a clutch pedal which the driver would have to press before making the shift. This engine was made to make gear shifting much easier and overtaking on the highways much faster.