EXOTIC ELECTRIC
COMING SOON
Strength.Durability.Originality
LANZADOR By Gary Wollenhaupt
E Early announcements for the Lanzador feature a high-ground-clearance coupé that retains Lamborghini’s signature mid-engined proportions. However, the lack of a massive engine means there’s room for rear seats and a usefully large rear cargo area. There’s even a spacious “frunk” under the front hood. Instead of a rip-snorting turbocharged V-10, the Lanzador will be powered by two electric motors that will pump out over 1,300 horsepower, making it the most potent car in Lamborghini’s history. With an electric motor on each axle, all-wheel drive will be standard. The motor mounted on the rear axle simulates a limited-slip differential, aiding handling during cornering. Slipping into the interior feels like dropping into the cockpit of a fighter jet. There are individual digital displays for the driver and front- seat passenger, a high center console that flows into the dashboard, and a flattened steering wheel. From the steering wheel, the driver accesses the driving dynamics control system, Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata (LDVI), which allows the driver to modulate the active control systems according to the prevailing driving conditions. Active aerodynamics regulate the flow of
air from front to rear, maximizing aerodynamic efficiency across different driving modes. These driving modes can be selected via the Lamborghini ANIMA control. Opting for Efficiency provides optimal driving dynamics, the Urban mode extends the range, and the Performance mode generates increased downforce. The steerable rear axle and air suspension enable the Lanzador to adapt seamlessly to any surface and respond to the driver’s defined settings. So far, Lamborghini has not released performance specs for the production car. However, expect the capability of face- melting acceleration. For Lamborghini, the Lanzador represents a fourth model concept, the Ultra GT, supporting its decarbonization and electrification strategy. While it seems like a departure from a company known for its exotic sports cars, the Lanzador is a return to Lamborghini’s earliest designs. The first front-engine coupés from Lamborghini — the 350 and 400 GT — were sporty, elegant Gran Turismos suitable for everyday use, featuring 2+2 seating. In addition to the zero-emissions drivetrain, sustainability is woven into the Lanzador’s
DNA. Sustainable materials, primarily sourced from Italy, are found throughout the interior appointments, both visible and behind the scenes. Luxurious Merino wool dresses the dashboard, seats, and door panels. Colored thread is made of recycled materials, including nylon and plastic. Non-visible plastics, such as the foam sports seats, are made from 3D-printed recycled fibers. The integrated carbon fiber components, such as the center console and door panels, are crafted from new, two-layer composite material using regenerated carbon. Sustainable leather is tanned using special water left over from olive oil production that would otherwise have to be treated due to its high acidity and antimicrobial and phytotoxic effects. However, the residual water can be re-processed into tanning agents. The Lanzador represents the future of Lamborghini. Instead of clinging to the internal combustion tradition, the company has embraced electrification, along with cutting-edge technologies and exclusive design, to maintain its commitment to performance.
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