AUTOMOTIVE
LAMBORGHINI
LONDON CELEBRATES DELIVERY OF TWO RARE LAMBORGHINI SIÁNS
The Sián is the most powerful and fastest accelerating Lamborghini ever produced , using a world-first hybrid supercapacitor powertrain , combining a 6.5-litre V12 engine with a 48-volt e-motor delivering a total of 819hp . The Sián accelerates from 0-62mph in just 2.8 seconds with a top speed of over 217 mph .
Unlike traditional lithium-ion battery storage , which can be heavy and slow to charge , the Sián uses a lightweight supercapacitor that is fully charged every time the vehicle brakes . With the entire e-motor and supercapacitor system weighing in at just 34kg , it ’ s three times more powerful than a battery of the same weight and three times lighter than a battery storing the same power .
With its carbon-fiber monocoque , titanium intake valves , active aerodynamics and rear-wheel steering , the Sián employs cuttingedge technology everywhere — not only in the world ’ s first supercapacitor hybrid system .
Each of the 63 Siáns will be individually styled by their owners in conjunction with Lamborghini ’ s design centre and Ad Personam personalisation department and the first two Lamborghini London customers have opted for contrasting personalities . The lighter of the two is finished in a Grigio Nimbus with exposed carbon weave roof and Rosso Mars accents , complemented by a Nero Ade interior with Rosso Alala contrasts .
88 The Art of Luxury Issue 46 2021