LAMBORGHINI’S NEW OPEN TOP

LAMBORGHINI’S most potent hypercar is available in open top format for those who want to hear that 602kW V12 in all its glory.

And when we say “those”, we mean the 19 people who will actually get to own this exclusive, and ultra-lightweight, raging bull.

As with its tin-top sibling (of which only 63 are being built) the Sián Roadster is powered by a petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain that uses a supercapacitor, but where the former can surge from 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds, the open-top Lambo takes 2.9 seconds…

The car’s drivetrain mates a 48-volt electric motor, mounted inside the gearbox, to a V12 engine that churns out 577kW at 8500rpm. With the additional boost from the e-motor, the car boasts a system output of 602kW. NEXT-LEVEL TECH

Instead of using a lithium-ion battery to store power, the Sián employs a supercapacitor, said to be capable of storing three times more power than the conventional battery of the same size and weight.

The supercar has an advanced regenerative braking system, which thanks to the symmetric behaviour of the supercapacitor, can be fully charged every time the vehicle brakes – an instant power boost available up to 130km/h, when the electric motor automatically disconnects.

ELECTRIC SPIRIT

“The Sián Roadster encapsulates the spirit of Lamborghini,” says boss Stefano Domenicali.

“It is the expression of breathtaking design and extraordinary performance, but most importantly embodies important future technologies.

“The Sián’s innovative hybrid powertrain heralds the direction for Lamborghini super sports cars, and the open-top Sián Roadster affirms a desire for the ultimate lifestyle Lamborghini as we move towards a tomorrow demanding new solutions.”

The price of this exclusivity and performance? Well, you know what they say…