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Dün Autoblog’da gördüğüm anda Twitter’dan paylaştığım görsel doğru çıktı; Lamborghini yarın başlayacak olan 2010 Paris Otomobil Fuarı’nda Sesto Elemento isimli bir konsept sergiliyor. Araç neredeyse tamamen karbon fiberden üretilmiş. Bir süredir detay görselleri yayınlanıyor, ancak bu görseller bir otomobile değil, fuarda sergilenecek bir teknolojiye ait sanılıyordu.

Sesto Elemento İtalyanca altıncı element anlamına geliyor ki bu da karbonun periyodik tablodaki yerine bir göndermeymiş. Araç karbon fibere öyle bir doymuş ki, toplam ağırlık 5.2 litrelik bir V10 motoru ve dört tekerden çekiş sistemi bulunmasına rağmen 999 kg ile sınırlandırılabilmiş.

Motor Gallardo’nun motoru ama bu hafiflikteki Sesto Elemento Gallardo’dan biraz daha hızlı anlaşılan; 0-100 km hızlanması sadece 2,5 saniye. Akıllara ziyan. Detaylar açıklandığında buraya eklerim.

Basın Bülteni / Press Release

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento – An extreme lightweight in carbon fiber for sensational performance and handling

Lamborghini is redefining the future of the super sports car with a unique technology demonstrator. Boasting an extremely lightweight construction thanks to advanced carbon-fiber technology, the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento has an overall curb weight of just 999 kilograms (2,202 lb) – including V10 power unit and permanent all-wheel drive. This makes the Sesto Elemento a unique demonstration of the technological expertise of Automobili Lamborghini. Innovative carbon-fiber technologies are being used here for the first time in an automotive application. As a 100 percent subsidiary of AUDI AG, the Italian carmaker also benefits from the undisputed expertise of the German manufacturer when it comes to lightweight construction.

With its amazing output of 570 hp, sensational power-to-weight ratio of only 1.75 kilograms per hp and 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration of only 2.5 seconds, the Sesto Elemento guarantees unparalleled driving fun. At the same time, fuel consumption also drops because of the extreme lightweight engineering applied throughout.

The name of this technology demonstrator is derived from the periodic table, where carbon is classified as the sixth element. Thus, the Sesto Elemento demonstrates the worldwide leading expertise of Lamborghini in carbon-fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) technology. The super sports car brand from Sant’Agata Bolognese is the only vehicle manufacturer in the world to have mastered the complete CFRP process across a range of technologies, from 3D design through simulation, validation, production and testing – all in a state-of-the-art industrial process that stands for the very highest quality standards.

Lamborghini drives the technology development in its two research centers the ACRC (Advanced Composite Research Center) and the ACSL (Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory) through collaborations with organizations such as Boeing, with the resulting technology secured under a host of patents.

“The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento shows how the future of the super sports car can look – extreme lightweight engineering, combined with extreme performance results in extreme driving fun. We put all of our technological competence into one stunning form to create the Sesto Elemento,” comments Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “It is our abilities in carbon-fiber technology that have facilitated such a forward-thinking concept, and we of course also benefit from the undisputed lightweight expertise of AUDI AG. Systematic lightweight engineering is crucial for future super sports cars: for the most dynamic performance, as well as for low emissions. We will apply this technological advantage right across our model range. Every future Lamborghini will be touched by the spirit of the Sesto Elemento.”

Groundbreaking technology package
With the Sesto Elemento, Lamborghini’s R&D engineers have put together a groundbreaking package. As a pure and radical concept, the Sesto Elemento is the unique synthesis of an extremely low curb weight of less than 1000 kilograms, enormous 570 hp output, the sensitive and prompt responsiveness of the high-revving, naturally-aspirated V10 engine and the superior traction and stability of permanent all-wheel drive – there has never been a super sports car as thoroughbred as this. Sesto Elemento delivers an unbelievable degree of driving fun, concentrated on absolutely sensational dynamics.

Systematic use of carbon fiber
The basis is an extremely solid, stiff, safe and lightweight carbon-fiber structur: the monocoque cell of the Sesto Elemento. The entire front frame, the exterior panels and crash boxes are also made from CFRP. The Sesto Elemento’s major suspension components and the rims are made from carbon fiber. The tailpipes are made from Pyrosic, which is an advanced glass-ceramic matrix composite, able to reach and stand very high temperatures up to 900° celsius. Even the propeller shaft is made of CFRP.

Amazing power-to-weight ratio
The Sesto Elemento demonstrates the outstanding expertise of Automobili Lamborghini in all areas of carbon-fiber technology. Carbon composite materials are a key technology for the automotive engineering of tomorrow, especially for high-performance sports cars. These materials made from carbon-fiber reinforced plastics combine the lowest weight with excellent characteristics – they are extremely stiff and highly precise. Lighter cars improve fuel consumption and CO2 emissions: above all, however, it improves the power-to-weight ratio – the crucial factor for a sports car – and thus the performance. A super sports car built using CFRP accelerates faster, has outstanding handling and better braking.

Extreme lightweight engineering delivers extreme performance
The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento offers the ultimate proof; thanks to its sensational power-to-weight ratio of only 1.75 kilograms per hp, the concept car delivers unparalleled performance. From a standing start, the Sesto Elemento catapults itself to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a sensational 2.5 seconds. In the interests of completeness, it should also be mentioned that the top speed is well over 300 km/h. What the figures cannot convey, however, are the Sesto Elemento’s razor-sharp handling, its voracious turn-in and its huge braking power. Extreme lightweight engineering and extreme performance come together in the Sesto Elemento to create an all-n

Design:
Technology in a progressive form

Uncompromising dynamics from the very first glance: the design of the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento displays the sensuality of high performance and possesses the elegance of pure, unadulterated power. The Sesto Elemento lifts the design DNA of the Lamborghini brand to a new level and integrates the functional consistency of carbon-fiber technology into its design language. A clear strength of the CFRP technology is the reduction and integration of components – something that has been used to its full extent in this innovative technology concept.

The hi-tech material is visible everywhere. The Sesto Elemento is finished in a new, matt-shimmer clear coat, meaning that the CFRP structure can be seen throughout. Yet the Sesto Elemento is not just black; during the final stage of production the carbon fiber parts receive a newly developed and patented coat. Nano-Technology makes it possible to add fine crystals with a red shimmer. Surfaces covered with this type of finish glow red and deliver an outstanding effect. Further, the surface is particularly robust.

Consistent in form and function
On a Lamborghini, every single line has a clear function; the two vertical ribs at the front, for example, improve the stiffness of the component and guide the cooling air directly to the radiator behind them and to the brakes. This guarantees the thermal wellbeing of the components even under the toughest race track conditions.

The cooling air flows through two red triangular openings in the hood beneath the front windscreen and through large outlets in the side panels behind the front wheels. Sharply cut headlamp units complete the front end. Reduction is the name of the game here, too – alongside the bi-xenon lamps, there are four LEDs in each unit. The low front end looks incredibly dominant, with the partially double-lipped front spoiler pushed way out front and distinctively formed air intakes.

Precise lines, sharp edges
The entire side profile is cut like a sharp wedge, with the power center of the car unmistakably just in front of the rear axle. A distinctive sideline starts at the front wheel arch, rises along the door towards the rear and ends at the broad shoulders above the rear wheel. The triangle – like the one around the door handle – is a recurring design theme, defined by the precise contour edges in the Sesto Elemento’s CFRP body. The points of the air outlet triangles in the hood are carried through into lines along the roof.

The extremely wide sills form a connection between the air outlets behind the front wheels and the large air inlets in front of the rear wheels. These compartments house components such as the radiators for cooling the engine and transmission oil. The rims have a five-spoke design and are made entirely from carbon fiber. They offer a clear view of the high-performance brakes with carbon-ceramic discs.

Perfect aerodynamics
The Sesto Elemento’s rear overhang is extremely short and, again, defined by optimum aerodynamics. The generously dimensioned spoiler is perfectly matched to the diffuser and a further air deflector in the center, thus guaranteeing maximum downforce for extreme cornering speeds and excellent high-speed directional stability. The Pyrosic tailpipes are directed upwards through the engine cover panel, which also incorporates ten hexagonal openings and two air scoops behind the roof for delivering fresh air to the V10 power plant.

Complex structures in one component
A major strength of carbon-fiber technology is that complex structures can be integrated into one single component. This improves quality and reduces weight. On the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, the front and rear of the body-shell are each manufactured in a single piece. Engineers call this “cofango”, created by combining the Italian word “cofano” (hood) with “parafango” (fender). The large components are attached by using easily removable fasteners, in order to have fast component disassembly. The “cofango” is also reminiscent of an icon from the brand’s history: in 1966, the legendary Lamborghini Miura was unique as a mid-engine super sports car – and its rear cover, too, could be opened in one piece.

Interior – pared to the bone
The minimalist approach has also been applied to the interior, starting with the seats. Lamborghini has dispensed completely with the conventional seat frame. In fact, the whole internal structure is obtained and defined directly from the Forged Composite tub, that on one side plays a functional role and on the other side is the base for the optimally formed seat cushions, upholstered in hi-tech fabric, which are affixed directly to the carbon-fiber monocoque. The correct ergonomics are provided by the steering wheel, which can be adjusted for height and reach, and by the pedals, which can be electrically adjusted longitudinally. Of course, the designers of Lamborghini Centro Stile also dispensed with interior trim in the classic sense. The dominant visual feature throughout is the functional CFRP material – on the floor and roof of the monocoque, on the doors and also on the cockpit and center console. Even the electronic control unit for the engine is mounted in plain sight – a very special kind of hi-tech aesthetic. The triangular cut-out is also evident as a design feature – wherever material can be removed in the interest of weight reduction.

The controls are presented in a highly concentrated format. The instruments provide information primarily on engine and road speed, as well as all parameters relating to engine condition. Only three piezoelectric buttons grace the center console – one to start the engine, one to shift into reverse gear and another one for the lights.

Technology:
Ambitious target reached with ease

The Sant’Agata Bolognese engineers had set themselves a target that was more than ambitious – despite the ten cylinders and 570 hp, despite the exceptionally fast-shifting e.gear transmission and even despite the permanent all-wheel drive, the Sesto Elemento still had to stay below the 1,000 kilogram mark. And that target was achieved; at a curb weight of 999 kilograms, each hp produced by the V10 power unit has to accelerate only 1.75 kilograms – a sensational figure.

This was made possible by the systematic and intelligent use of state-of-the-art carbon-fiber technologies. Lamborghini possesses extensive experience in the field of lightweight engineering, gathered over many years: something clearly demonstrated by the brand’s series production vehicles. The current Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera has a dry weight of only 1,340 kilograms, marking a competitive best in this category of super sports cars. Compared with the already extremely lean Gallardo LP 560-4 Coupé, this represents a further reduction of 70 kilograms, resulting largely from the use of carbon fiber in the body-shell, interior and technical components.

Lamborghini engineers stuck firmly to this approach for the Sesto Elemento. Its structure consists almost entirely of carbon fiber and is built using the monocoque principle. Monocoque means that the vehicle’s load-bearing structure is manufactured as a single shell, with the physical properties of one component, and thus makes optimum use of the extreme stiffness offered by CFRP materials. Formula 1 racing cars have been built using CFRP monocoques for decades – and regularly provide clear evidence of their collision safety. The monocoque in the Sesto Elemento, however, is made using innovative Forged Composite technology – the first time this has been done in an automobile. The advantage of the Forged Composite is that the monocoque is obtained through a one-shot process.

Carbon-fiber crash boxes
In the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, the monocoque forms the complete passenger cell. Connected to it are the front subframe – incorporating the suspension points – and the crash boxes, both also made using specialized carbon-fiber technologies. The extreme stiffness of this assembly guarantees not only a very high level of safety, but also unparalleled handling precision. The rear subframe with the engine mount and rear axle suspension points is made from aluminum – another lightweight material with which Lamborghini has a great deal of experience.

An important element in optimum construction using CFRP technology is the maximum integration of functions. Thus, the body-shell exterior is made up only of the roof section, which is part of the monocoque, the two “cofango” covers front and rear with integrated aerodynamic components and the doors. Each door consists of only two elements, the exterior skin and the interior cladding, both of which are also permanently bonded to create one component.

Carbon fiber even in the suspension
The suspension and the area around the engine have also been optimized with lightweight engineering. Alongside aluminum components, there are also carbon-fiber control arms: innovative Forged Composite technology is also well-suited to this kind of high-load part. These components are around 30 percent lighter than comparable aluminum parts. The propeller shaft is also made of CFRP by using Wrapping technology. This solution allowed the Lamborghini engineers to get rid of the central joint, bringing an important weight saving. The rims are also made from CFRP, while the brake discs are from carbon-ceramic composite material. A similar composite material is used for the tailpipes on the exhaust system – the compound of ceramic powder and synthetic resin makes this carbon material extremely heat resistant. A large number of screw fastenings feature a special titanium alloy and joining technology from the aviation sector.

Based on the form, function and operational demands of the individual Sesto Elemento components, engineers from Lamborghini’s R&D selected largely from three CFRP manufacturing techniques within their technology tool kit:

Forged Composite: Here, materials with short carbon fibers are hot pressed in a mould. The process facilitates complex structures and is used for parts such as the underside of the monocoque and the suspension arms.
Prepreg: The carbon-fiber mats are soaked in a thermoset liquid resin. They are pressed in moulds and cured in an oven under heat and pressure. Prepreg components have a very good surface finish and are therefore the preferred choice for use in visible areas.
Braiding: This is a method to manufacture composite filament derived from the textile industry. Each thread is diagonally intertwined on different levels.

Drive:
Concentrated power and amazing sound

The fascinating heart of the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is familiar from the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera. In the Sesto Elemento too, the V10 unit is mounted “longitudinale posteriore” – longitudinally behind the driver. The 570 hp output equals 419 kW, all of which is available at 8,000 r/min. The pulling power is just as impressive – with the torque curve peaking at 540 Nm and 6,500 r/min.

The V10 offers 5,204 cm3 of displacement, delivering a specific output of 80.5 kW (109.6 hp) per liter of displacement. The highlights of this long-stroke engine with an aluminum crankcase include dry sump lubrication and a cylinder angle of 90 degrees. Both solutions are an integral part of the lightweight engineering approach, as well as serving to lower the center of gravity and thus tighten the handling characteristics. Ideal combustion chamber fill comes courtesy of a switch-over induction system and continually variable, chain-driven camshafts.

Best traction with all-wheel drive
The Sesto Elemento is equipped with the e.gear transmission, controlled in race car fashion via shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel. The automated system with electronic management shifts smoothly through its six gears much faster than a human being would be able to.

Every single kilometer in the Sesto Elemento is sheer fascination – due in part to the relentless traction delivered under practically all conditions. This is largely attributable to the permanent all-wheel drive system. It incorporates a central viscous coupling and a self-locking differential for the rear wheels with 45 percent lock. Thanks to this superior traction, Lamborghini drivers can accelerate earlier out of a curve than those in rear-wheel drive cars.

Competence:
New development center for carbon-fiber technology

Lamborghini possesses many years of experience with carbon-fiber reinforced materials. As far back as 1983, it produced the first prototype CFRP chassis for the Countach, with the first series production parts appearing in 1985. The current Lamborghini Murciélago is made largely from CFRP – its body-in-white contains 93 kilograms of carbon-fiber materials. The engine cover panel of the Gallardo Spyder is one of the largest CFRP components with class A surface quality in the automotive world.

The company is now working steadily to expand its worldwide leading position. The new Advanced Composites Research Center (ACRC) at the company headquarter in Sant’Agata Bolognese is working on innovative construction and production methods for carbon-fiber elements in automobile design.

The Advanced Composite Research Center in Sant’Agata Bolognese secures leading-edge research on innovative materials and production methods for carbon fiber elements for small production volumes. Here, over 30 experts develop vehicle components of all shapes and sizes. They build prototypes and the associated production tools while developing optimized production technologies. Sophisticated systems largely developed in-house allow extremely high precision levels as engineers simulate manufacturing processes as well as carry out crash tests on complex carbon-fiber structures. Thanks to the extensively patented “RTM Lambo” process, Lamborghini can use minimal pressure and relatively low temperatures to manufacture carbon-fiber components to the highest levels of quality, precision and surface finish, from small parts to complex vehicle structures. Further benefits include higher process speeds, lower costs, and extremely light tooling.

The Lamborghini Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory (ACSL) at the University of Washington uses experimental tests to define the mechanical behavior of the different materials and technologies using methodology from the aviation industry. The team of research engineers in Seattle works with very specific instruments and methods in close cooperation with the R&D headquarters and the ACRC in Sant’Agata Bolognese.

Carluvr’da bu renk bir Gallardo gördüğünü hatırlayanlar bunu hatırlıyor.

Spor sedanların asıl çıkış noktaları, Mercedes-Benz ve BMW’nin E ve 5 serisi gibi modellerinin fabrika onaylı modifiye edilmiş E55 AMG ve M5 gibi modelleri. Daha küçük sınıftaki aşırı güçlü sedanları bu sınıfa sokmuyoruz, çünkü spor sedanlar çok güçlü ve çok spor olmalarının yanı sıra, arka koltuklarında da limuzin konforu sunmalılar.

Bu sınıfta alışılagelmiş kalıpların kırılmasından 2 model sorumlu. İlk model, 1963′ten beri üretilmekte olan, fakat en karizmatik ve etkileyici haline 2004 yılında piyasaya çıkan 5. jenerasyonuyla bürünen Maserati Quattroporte.

Maserati Quattroporte 2004′te piyasaya çıktığında o kadar sıradışı bir sportif ve elegan görüntü sunuyordu ki, V8 motorlu diğer rakipleri öğrenci servisi gibi göründüler yanında. Maserati Quattroporte 9 Eylül 2003′te Frankfurt Otomobil Fuarı’nda tanıtılmıştı.

2004 New York International Autoshow’da ise yepyeni ve inanılmaz güzellikte bir Mercedes-Benz dünyaya tanıtıldı. Mevcut E-Serisi’nin kasasının çok az uzatılması sonucu E-Series platformunda geliştirilen bu yeni sınıfa Mercedes-Benz, CLS adını verdi.

Mercedes-Benz CLS gerçek bir coupé’nin profil çizgilerine sahip, ihtişamlı bir lüks otomobildi. Aracın ilk tanıtılan versiyonu CLS 500′dü. Daha sonra AMG modeli de tanıtıldı. Ülkemizde ve Avrupa’da CLS 350 en çok satan versiyon oldu. CLS 63 AMG modeli, 0′dan 100′km/h hıza 3,9 saniyede çıkabiliyordu. Gerçek bir sporcu.

İngiltere’nin prestijli otomobil markası Aston Martin, henüz Arap kökenli bir fona satılmadan önce 2006 North American Autoshow’da 4 kapılı Aston Martin Rapide adlı konseptini tanıtarak sadece 2 kapılı spor otomobil üreten bir şirket olarak 4 kapılı süper spor sedan pazarına gireceğini müjdelediğinde sektörde yeni bir kırılımı da gerçekleştirmiş oldu. Aston Martin gibi kendi tarzına sahip harikulade spor otomobiller yapan bir şirket, özellikle doğuda yükselen potansiyeli görmüş ve marka DNA’sını bir miktar daha genişleterek karlı pazarlar için de bir model geliştirmeye karar vermişti.

Rapide modelinin 2009 sonuna yetişmesi bekleniyor. Fakat bu arada Rapide’den daha geç duyulan ama ondan daha önce piyasaya çıkmayı başaran başka bir bomba daha var.

Porsche Panamera. Çok zengin olup da iki kişilik bir spor otomobile yüzbinlerce avro bayılmayı gözden çıkartmayacak kesim için ailesiyle de gezebileceği ya da sadece basitçe arka koltukla işleriyle ilgilenebileceği bir otomobil sunmak için yola çıkan Porsche, bir yandan da Porsche genlerine sonuna kadar bağlı, üstün performanslı bir otomobil geliştirmeyi başardı. 2007′de bir casus fotoğrafla geliştirilmekte olduğu bilgisi edinilen Panamera, 2009 Eylül’de Türkiye’de de lanse ediliyor.

Model geliştirip yeni segmentlere sıçrama konusunda kimse Audi kadar hevesli olamaz. Tabii ki özellikle 90′lardan beri gözüne kestirdiği en önemli rakibi olan Mercedes-Benz’in CLS’inin başarısından beri aynı sınıfta bir araç geliştirme hevesinde olan Audi, 2009′da yine diğer rakipleri gibi ABD’de Audi Sportback konseptini tanıttı. Bu konseptin 2 yıl içerisinde A7 adında yeni bir Audi sınıfı olarak yollara çıkacağını bile artık sağır sultan bile biliyor. Bu Audi A7′nin agresif ve fütüristik burun tasarımı sizi şaşırtmasın, önümüzdeki yıl yenilenecek A3 serisinde ve Seat Ibiza’nın gudik kasası üzerinde inşa edilen Mini rakibi A1 serisinde de bu köşeli ön ızgarayı ve antidepresanını unutmuş sorunlu ergen bakışlarını göreceğiz.

Bu arada sektörün en önemli oyuncularından BMW, Concept CS adında dehşet uyandırıcı bir konsepti tanıtmış olmasına rağmen bu modeli üretime geçirmeyeceğini duyurdu ve onun yerine sportif sedan kavramına SUV (sports utility vehicle) baharatını da katarak BMW X6 adlı cesur modeli piyasaya sürdü.

Model çok hızlı bir satış rakamı yakalasa da küresel finans krizinin ve yükselmekte olan sahte çevrecilik modasının da etkisiyle olumsuz bir imaj tehliklesiyle karşı karşıya kaldı. Bana sorarsanız BMW X6 şu anda piyasadaki gerçekten bağımsız bir düşünceyle yaratılmış ve konsept otomobil güzelliğine sahip ender araçlardan birisi.

BMW bu yıl bir konsept daha tanıttı. Önümüzdeki yıl resmi olarak tanıtılması beklenen yeni 5 serisinin üzerine inşa edilmiş Consept Series 5 GT adlı bu model de, sedan, coupe ve SUV özelliklerini daha yumuşak bir formda birleştiriyor. Güncel 5 serisinden daha yüksek tavanı ve oturma yapısıyla sürücüsüne bir SUV görüşü sunarken kasaya tam anlamıyla SUV demek mümkün değil. Tamamen tüketici davranış araştırmalarına dayanarak geliştirilen model, hislerle çizilen otomobillere hayranlık duyan nesil tarfından fazla laboratuar ürünü olmakla eleştiriliyor.

2008′de İngiltere’de lansmanı yapılan Jaguar XF de bu modayı yakalayan markalar içinde formu kendine en çok yakıştıran oldu. Jaguar markasının değerleri diğer bir çok markaya göre sportif limuzin kavramına daha yakındı belki. Jaguar XF ülkemizde de satılan ve Aston Martin’i andıran arka tasarımı, retro-chich’ten vazgeçerek doğru bir şekilde yepyeni bir kedi yüzüne kavuşan ön tasarımı ile sokaklarda görüldüğünde keyifle izlenen bir otomobil.

Son olarak İtalyan spor otomobil markaları arasında Ferrari’den sonra en çok hayran olunan VW Grup bünyesindeki Lamborghini, 2008 Paris Motor Show’da bir sürpriz yaptı ve Lamborghini Estoque (estokey) adlı konseptini tanıttı. Lamborghini Estoque, henüz üretimine kesin karar verilmemiş olunsa da V8′den daha büyük motoru olmayacağı, diğer Lambolar gibi 4 teker çekişli olacağı ve ürün gamında hybrid bir motorun bile bulunabileceği konuşulan konular arasında. Ben ilk gördüğümde sevgilim tarafından ihanete uğramış gibi hissetsem de, şu anda Estoque’in kendine has bir güzelliği olduğunu, Porsche’nin ve Aston Martin’in mengeneyle çekilip uzatılmış coupé formundaki garip sedanlarından çok daha asil olduğunu düşünüyorum.

Spor sedan, coupé sedan, süper spor sedan… Adları ne olursa olsun, bu yeni sınıf, çocukluk hayalleriyle tahrik edilmeye çalışılan orta yaşlı erkekleri heyecanlandırdığı kadar, tüm otomotiv sevdalılarına da yeni hayalgücü sınırları çiziyor.

Murcielago da Lamborghini’nin artık yaşını başını almış, her an emekliliğe ayrılabilecek en efsane modellerinden birisi. Lambo’nun her türlü gösterişini ve abartısını bu araçta görmek mümkün.

79. Cenevre Otomobil Fuarı‘nda lansmanı yapılan Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce’yi haber yapacağıma, aynı fuarda tanıtılan yeni Ferrari 599XX‘i haber yapmayı tercih ederdim. Ne de olsa “Viagraaaa!” diye sokakta bağırarak gezen yaşlı bir amcaya benzeyen SuperVeloce’nin aksine 599XX sadece pistlerde kullanılmak üzere yapılmış ve son tüketiciye satılan gerçek bir yarış otomobili. Bir spor otomobilin olması gerektiği gibi.

Gel gelelim, bu Lambo’ların en hormonlusunun bir videosuna denk gelmemle, kafamda şimşeklerin çakması da bir oldu. Yarış, spor bir tarafa, bu SuperVeloce gerçekten de çocukken duvarıma astığım posterdeki hayal otomobil gibiydi. Bol bol hız ve keyif vaadediyordu, bir de ancak ergenlikte sahip olunabilecek bir fallik dışavurum isteği. Bunun nesi kötüydü ki? Bence hiçbir tarafı.

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Daha bir hafta önce Fransa’da Paris Otomobil Fuarı düzenlendiği için bütün büyük otomobil markaları yeni konsept araçlarını ve son modellerinin lansmanlarını orada yapmışlardı. Bir hafta içinde ikinci bir fuara tüm bu konseptleri taşıyamadıkları için İstanbul Autoshow 2008 daha çok Honda Open Study Model gibi daha önce başka fuarlarda sergilenmiş eski konseptlere ev sahipliği yapabilecekti ancak. Fuara bu bilgiyle, beklentimiz yüksek olmadan gittik. Zaten bana kalırsa otomobil fuarlarının en büyük güzelliği piyasada ilgilendiğiniz tüm modelleri ve markaları bir arada görebilmektir. Ben de Alfa Romeo MiTo, Fiat 500, Toyota Avensis gibi piyasaya yeni çıkacak araçları inceleyebileceğim için yeterince keyifliydim.

Fuara salon 1′den giriş yaptık. Bu salonu artık alıştığımız üzere Doğuş Otomotiv kapatmış ve markaları olan Audi, Bentley, Skoda, Lamborghini, Volkswagen ve Porsche standlarını yerleştirmişti. Audi R8′i başındaki kalabalıkla başbaşa bırakıp hızla Volkswagen Scirocco’nun yanına gittik. VW Scirocco’nun konsept hali olan Iroc’u 2 sene önceki Autoshow’da görmüştüm. Üretim modelinin bu konsepte neden benzemediğini de daha önceki bir yazımda açıklamıştım. Doğrusu VW Scirocco’nun yakından bu kadar heyecan verici görüneceğini tahmin etmiyordum. Doğuş Otomotiv fuara bir kırmızı, bir de lansman rengi olan beyaz modeli getirmişti. İkisi de çok güzel görünüyorlardı. Ancak 1.4 TSI motorlu baz modelin yaklaşık 60 bin lira olduğunu düşününce insan iç kabinin de daha az sıkıcı olmasını bekliyor. Scirocco’yu çok beğenmeme rağmen EOS’la birebir aynı olan iç kabininin sıradanlığı yüzünden günün listesinde bir numaraya oturtmuyorum.

Volkswagen Scirocco

Volkswagen standının hemen karşısında yer alan Lamborghini standı -beklendiği üzere- ziyaretçilere kapalıydı. Bir adet Murcielago LP640 ve bir de yeni Gallardo LP560-4′ün yer aldığı stand alabildiğine sıkıcı ve anlamsızdı. Araçların kapılarını açık olarak sergilemek, kimsenin dokunmadığı otomobilleri sürekli tamirci giyimli bir delikanlının silmesi gibi Lambo markası ile örtüştüremediğim bir sergileme durumu sözkonusuydu. Gallardo’nun metalik mat beyazı ise hayranlık vericiydi. Zaten beyaz renk fuara resmen damgasını vurmuştu bu sene. En güzel beyaz kesinlikle Lamborghini Gallardo’nunkiydi.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 – Lamborghini Murcielago LP640-4

Eskisinden ne farkı olduğunu anlamadığım ve merak da etmediğim Porsche 911′in ve diğer Porsche modellerinin yanından geçerek geziye devam ettik. Bu arada Porsche standındaki tüm modeller de beyazdı. Ford standı bir miktar heyecan barındıran standlardandı. Hem yeni KA, hem de yeni Fiesta modelleri ilk defa burada gösteriliyorlardı. Fiat 500′le aynı platformda üretilen Ka, 500′ü fazla retro bulan tüketiciler için güzel bir modern alternatif olabilir. Fiesta da oldukça güzel bir B segmenti alternatifi olmuş doğrusu. Proporsiyonlar ve hatlar ilgi çekici.

Ford KA – Ford Fiesta

Fuarın en eğlenceli bölümü bence yanyana sıralanmış Koç bünyesinde temsil edilen markaların standlarıydı; Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati ve Ferrari. Maserati ve Ferrari standları diğer süper spor otomobil standları gibi halka kapalı, VIP’e açıktı. Maserati birazcık daha büyüktü ama Ferrariler sıkıştırılmış gibiydi. Bazı Maseratiler’in ön camında duran “SATILMIŞTIR” yazısı da oldukça ucuz bir görüntüydü ne yazık ki.

Ferrari F430 Scuderia – Maserati Quattroporte

Fiat standını sonunda ülkemizde de satışa sunulan Fiat 500 domine ediyordu. 500 gerçekten çok güzel bir otomobil. Yakından da beğeneceğime şüphem yoktu. Peki ya malzeme kalitesi ve işçilik? Fiat sonunda kalite hissi geçirebilen bir otomobil üretebilmiş miydi? Kesinlikle evet! Fiat 500′ün dışı da, içi de tasarımının ince detaylarının hakettiği kaliteli malzemelerle üretilmiş. Otomobilin içerisinde kendinizi kesinlikle çok iyi hissediyorsunuz. Fiat 500′ün henüz resmi olarak açıklanmamış fiyatını da sonunda öğrendim. Baz model 28.000 liradan başlıyor. Baz modeli otomatik vitesli olarak alırsanız bu fiyat 30.000′e çıkıyor. En güzeli de 500′ü aynen Avrupa’da olduğu gibi onlarca farklı kişiselleştirilebilir farklı model tiplerinde getiriyor Fiat. Bu arada 500′e çok da güzel bir broşür hazırlanmış. Normalde fuarlarda dağıtılan tek kırım dört sayfa föyler gibi değil, sayfalarca bilgi ve fotoğraf içeren şık bir broşüru var Fiat 500′ün. Bu seneki İstanbul Autoshow’un yıldızı kesinlikle Fiat 500′dü.

Fiat 500

Fiat 500 kadar merakla beklediğim diğer otomobil de Alfa Romeo MiTo’ydu. Mito hakkında burada da bir çok yazı yazmıştım daha önce. Aracı yakından da çok beğendim. B segmentinin en güzel otomobili olmuş Mito. Fiat grubunda efsane MINI ile rekabet etmek için Fiat 500 ve Alfa Romeo MiTo birlikte kullanılmış. Fiat 500 daha çok stili ve retro tasarımıyla MINI’nin şirin tarafına oynarken, Alfa Romeo MiTo, performans ve yol tutuşu özellikleriyle ayrı bir cephede savaş açmış durumda MINI’ye. Her şekilde 500 de Mito da MINI’den daha taze alternatifler ve MINI’nin klostrofobik iç mekanının aksine bu araçlar ön koltuklarında gayet büyük bir mekan sunuyor kullanıcılarına. MiTo’nun direksiz kapı camları, aracın sportifliğinin bir hayli arttırmış. Alfa Romeo standında Brera ve GT modellerini de tekrar inceledim. Özellikle Brera’nin iç tasarımını Audi TT ile karşılaştırmak istiyordum. Bu karşılaştırmada kazanan yok.

Alfa Romeo MiTo

Lancia standında yeni Lancia Delta’yı inceledim. C segmentinde yer almasına rağmen özellikle arka koltuklarında D segmentinin alanını ve konforunu sunan bu aracın sınıfını kesin olarak belirlemek kolay değil. Beş kapılı upper C hatchback sayılabilecek Audi A3 Sportback bu kadar ferah ve rahat değil. Malzeme kalitesi de bariz şekilde Alfa Romeo’dan üstün bir his veriyor. Yeni Lancia Delta’ya gerçekten önem vermiş Lancia. Lancia standının arkası dikey olarak yerleştirilmiş aynalarla süslenmişti ve diğer standlardan çok daha şık duruyordu.

Yazının ikinci bölümünde dört adet konsept aracı ve dört adet de piyasaya yeni çıkan yeni modeli tanıtacağım.

4 kapılı bir spor sedan Lamborghini modeli fikrine bile karşı olduğum için Estoque’u gördüğümde halihazırda önyargılıydım. Fakat aracın orantıları o kadar kötü ki, önyargılarımdan bağımsız olarak da karikatür gibi olduğunu düşünüyorum. Aston Martin Rapide’de de aynı orantı sorunu var bana kalırsa. Uzatmadan Lamborghini Estoque fotoğrafları ve videosuyla başbaşa bırakayım sizi.

Araç arkadan bir Lamborghini konsepti gibi değil de, Audi konsepti gibi duruyor. Bu arada arka koltuklar nasıl merak ediyorsanız Jalopnik’e bir göz atın.

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It is a Lamborghini like no other before it: a four-door sports car that sticks resolutely to its creed. The Lamborghini Estoque concept has everything that defines a Lamborghini: extreme, uncompromising and unmistakably Italian, it brings a whole new versatility to the brand’s DNA – with its four seats and ample luggage space, this “everyday sports car” is a perfect fit for an equally versatile lifestyle.

Lamborghini Estoque is a study, a concept created specifically for the 2008 Salon d’Automobiles in Paris. From the very first glance there can be no doubt that this is a Lamborghini – a car with compelling presence, both unique and unmistakable. The long wheelbase, the low profile, the broad track, the mighty, accentuated wheels, the clean surfaces and razor-sharp definition – every single line breathes the spirit of the Lamborghini brand.

A new and unique elegance

The Lamborghini Estoque is an entirely new interpretation of the Sant’ Agata design ethic: it is a concept that provides a clear indication of the future. This applies to the new, elegant self-confidence of the lines themselves, but even more to the concept of the vehicle. The Lamborghini Estoque is the first sedan in the history of Automobili Lamborghini, although “sedan” is more a reference to the number of doors than any other characteristics. Even sports sedan is an inadequate classification: the Lamborghini Estoque establishes a new category of super sports sedans. With a powerful front mid-engine, permanent all-wheel drive and a sophisticated, precision-tuned chassis, the Lamborghini Estoque boasts a unique technology package.

A sign of success

In Paris, the Lamborghini Estoque demonstrates the innovation, the creativity and the design flair of the Lamborghini brand, currently represented by the enormous success enjoyed by Lamborghini Gallardo and Murciélago super sports cars.

As a concept, the Lamborghini Estoque represents one of several possibilities for a third model series within the Lamborghini product line-up. At this point in time, no decisions have been taken in respect of either a third model series of any kind or of the Lamborghini Estoque concept in particular.

Of course, as a true Lamborghini, it goes without saying that the Lamborghini Estoque also bears a suitably powerful name with a rich heritage from the Spanish Corrida – bull fighting. The Lamborghini Estoque is a rapier (sword), approximately 90 centimetres (35.43 inches) long, used in a bull fight by the Matador.

The Concept

Lamborghini Estoque embodies the concept of a Lamborghini that is both a dedicated sports car and a relaxed Gran Turismo. As a sedan with four doors and four individual sports seats, it is a multi-faceted vehicle for multi-faceted lifestyles.

Relaxed Gran Turismo

The Lamborghini Estoque is the perfect travelling companion, be it en route to business meetings, the theatre, the golf course or even a weekend away with the kids. At the end of the day, it is the only car that allows you to share the singular driving pleasure of a Lamborghini with more than one person – possibly even with the whole family. And there is still enough room left over for weekend luggage or several golf bags.

Despite its extremely low profile – at a mere 1.35 meters (4.43 feet) high – the Lamborghini Estoque is surprisingly spacious. The secret lies in its very long wheelbase which, in spite of the rearwards positioning of the front mid-engine, enables a relaxed, sporty seating position. Entering and exiting is also pleasingly straightforward through the large, wide-opening doors.

Challenging: a thoroughbred sports car

At the same, the Lamborghini Estoque is a thoroughbred sports car with exceptionally refined power delivery, razor-sharp precision handling and a meaty engine tone. Challenging driving pleasure on a winding mountain road, followed by a relaxed, enjoyable journey along miles and miles of motorway- the Lamborghini Estoque is commanding across the entire driving spectrum, at the highest level. The Lamborghini Estoque’s versatility makes it the perfect addition to the range of Lamborghini super sports cars.

Design

Such a Lamborghini must be immediately recognizable in its design as a unique and unmistakable work of art. For the Lamborghini Estoque, this is clearly a case of “mission accomplished.”

The proportions of the Lamborghini Estoque are simply fascinating: no other automobile combines so convincingly the elegance of length with the sporting attributes of a low profile and impressive breadth. Or to put it into figures – the concept painted in an all-new color, is 5.15 meters (16.89 feet) long and 1.99 meters (6.53 feet) wide, with a height of only 1.35 metres (4.43 feet). The wheelbase is a stately 3.01 meters (9.88 feet) – an equally important element of elegant vehicle architecture.

And it is unequivocally Italian – the flat bonnet, the long wheelbase, the narrow window openings, the flat rear that ends decisively with a negative return – it is all pure “Italianità” on wheels; everything bears the design language of the large classic Italian four-door cars, albeit with a unique, modern interpretation. Pure Lamborghini.

Clearly a sports car

The front end of the Lamborghini Estoque is a clear and unambiguous statement of its sports car credentials. Its place amongst the family of Lamborghini super sports cars is also distinct and unmistakable – with its swooping V-shape, its two large air intakes pulled forward and the small front spoiler in between. This front end design gives the Lamborghini Estoque a firm, low stance, while providing excellent aerodynamic efficiency. The large air intakes facilitate the cooling air that is important for such a high-performance vehicle and the spoiler was specifically designed to improve aerodynamic balance at high speeds.

Such distinctive sports car architecture is only possible by positioning the front mid-engine well towards the rear. Despite the very low bonnet, it goes without saying that the Lamborghini Estoque fulfils all safety regulations and pedestrian protection standards.

Taut muscles

The bonnet of the Lamborghini Estoque makes the origins of the sheer power of this vehicle immediately apparent. The location of the engine is clearly evident through the distinct division created by two large air outlets and the additional emphasis of a central power area. Further air outlets are positioned both left and right in the wings, behind each of the front wheel arches.

Together, with the division of the bonnet, these elements add emphasis to the area above the wheels, framing the front end of the Lamborghini Estoque like a taut muscle. The permanent all-wheel drive that is typical for all Lamborghinis means that the 22 inch wheels, with their new five double-spoke design, also do their part in delivering power to the road. Here too, the Centro Stile has stuck firmly to the Lamborghini principle that form always follows function; after all, the ample cooling air flowing into the high-performance driveline also has to move quickly out of the vehicle.

Tremendous tension along the flanks

Its proportions guarantee the Lamborghini Estoque an impressive appearance. The skilled sectioning along the flanks of the vehicle gives the body shell an incredibly muscular form. Beneath the flat surfaces of the bonnet, the incredibly powerful shoulder line, a further side line rising slightly towards the rear and, finally, the equally distinct sill line all add emphasis to the flow of power from the engine to the magnificent 23 inch rear wheels. The masculine profile is completed by the negative return of the rear end. This adds further tension to the form of the Lamborghini Estoque – the whole car looks coiled and ready to pounce at the drop of a hat. These sharp lines frame a fascinating interplay of surfaces across convex and concave curvatures. The Lamborghini Estoque clearly displays the design language of the Centro Stile Lamborghini with a distinctive elegance.

Powerful elegance at the rear

The flow of form is brought to its conclusion by the broad, even expanse of the rear end. The horizontal split created by the flat LED light clusters and the large, mesh-covered lower air outlets bring additional emphasis to this breadth. A narrow, slightly slanted “frame” panel surrounds the whole rear aspect and further highlights its powerful elegance.

Precise details, such as the hexagonal fuel caps on both sides of the vehicle, characterize the depth of the design language. The front headlamps, featuring bi-Xenon and LED technology, carry forward a theme evident in both the Lamborghini Reventón and the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 – the Y-shape of the daytime running lights. The tiny green/white/red flag adorning the front wings discreetly highlights that an automotive statement as uncompromising as this one can come from only one country on Earth – from Italy.

The interior

Despite its extremely low profile, the Lamborghini Estoque offers a surprisingly generous feeling of spaciousness. The length of the interior facilitates a relaxed seating position for all four individual seats and plays a significant role in the supreme comfort of this super sports sedan over long distances. The interior reflects elements of the exterior design language, also evident in the cabin of the Lamborghini Estoque – in the distinctive lines of the door panels or in the swooping V-shape applied to the cockpit, reflecting the form used on the front end and on the bonnet.

Luxurious interior

The dominant material of the interior is highest-quality Nappa leather. The four individual seats boast sporting contours, supreme long-distance comfort and extensive electrical positioning options.

Cockpit with large-screen display

The cockpit presents the driver with a large-area LCD screen displaying vehicle and route information. A range of presentation formats are available for selection depending on personal preference – a distinctive classical layout with circular instrument dials, or an innovative digital display. A top-class audio installation and a sophisticated rear seat entertainment system round off the equipment.

Like the interior, the luggage compartment of the Lamborghini Estoque is also surprisingly spacious. Despite the low-profile rear end, it has plenty room for several golf bags or pieces of luggage.

Production feasibility

As a pure concept car, the Lamborghini Estoque is a design exercise and a further indication of the innovative power of the Lamborghini brand. Yet, it is based on a feasible technical concept that offers a whole range of fascinating alternatives for the body shell and driveline.

Just like the brand’s super sports cars, the Lamborghini Estoque uses a mid-engine layout. However, the high-performance driveline used here is not located in front of the rear axle, as in the Gallardo and Murciélago or in the Reventón, but behind the front axle. This front mid-engine concept, with the driveline set way back, facilitates balanced weight distribution and a centre of gravity close to the vehicle’s vertical axis. Both ensure the unparalleled agility and handling precision of a mid-engine vehicle.

Reserves in every situation

Like all contemporary Lamborghini models, the Lamborghini Estoque is also equipped with permanent all-wheel drive. It distributes the engine power to all four wheels, thus making for superior traction in all driving situations, as well as providing extra reserves for extremely sporty driving and for challenging weather conditions.

A range of drivelines is conceivable for the Lamborghini Estoque. This is headed up by the highly-acclaimed Lamborghini ten-cylinder from the Gallardo LP 560-4 – with more torque and higher revving than virtually any other engine. A complementary alternative could be a turbocharged eight-cylinder derived from this V10. A particularly economical, but nevertheless dynamic, variation would be a V8 with a hybrid module or an extremely high-performance TDI.

The Centro Stile Lamborghini

With the Estoque, the Centro Stile Lamborghini has created further proof of its creativity and attention to detail. The design centre that opened in 2004 is a studio of creatives, designers and model makers that combines the culture and the spirit of the brand with the power of innovation and of creating a new aesthetic. The Centro Stile Lamborghini is part of the best tradition of Italian vehicle design, and is leading the way forward with the latest in working techniques.

The Centro Stile is located in a 2,900 sq. meter (31,215 sq. feet) facility, where it occupies two interconnected floors. The generously proportioned design studio is equipped with two full-size surface tables and their associated tooling and measuring equipment, while further areas house the latest in computer workstations for the creative experts and a workshop for the model makers. The Centro Stile is also connected directly to the neighbouring Ufficio Tecnico – the direct link to Lamborghini’s development department ensures the rapid realization of ideas. Speed is a key aspect for Lamborghini, for both its cars and its working processes; the Reventón was created in the record time of less than one year.

In-house creativity and implementation

From the first sketches made either on paper or using the three-dimensional computer program, through 1:10 or 1:4 scale models to full-size models, the complete design process is organized within small, fast-moving teams.

Since it was founded, the Lamborghini brand has been bringing innovative design trends to the rarefied atmosphere of the world’s most desirable automobiles, and producing vehicles with absolutely unmistakable character. Models such as the Miura and the Countach were way ahead of their time, but quickly attained the status of timeless classics. From their first appearance, every new Lamborghini is destined to become a legend and sought-after collectors’ item.

With the current Murciélago and Gallardo, Lamborghini has once again perfected an innovative design language. The exterior proportions provide an indication of the power and dynamic character of the driveline. Crisply-defined edges, precision lines and clean surfaces result in a design that is reduced to its very essence.

Every element is designed precisely in accordance with its function. Examples of this on the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 include the movable cooling air intakes and the asymmetric sills; on the left side of the vehicle, the air intake is significantly larger to accommodate the flow of fresh air to the oil cooler.

Clear lines, perfect details

The unmistakable form of a Lamborghini is something that always speaks for itself: ornamentation or decoration of any kind has absolutely no place here. This firmly places the current models that bear the sign of the bull within the best traditions of their brand and of 60s and 70s Italian vehicle design. The sports cars of that time were acclaimed for their perfect proportions and for their objective, functional elegance that required no embellishment of any kind.

The purist execution of the lines is complemented perfectly by the passion for detail possessed by the designers in Sant’ Agata Bolognese. The rear view of the Murciélago LP 640 is distinctive not only for its impressive power, but also for the fine interplay of the elements in the sophisticated rear light cluster.

The sensuality of precision and performance

A Lamborghini is a high performance athlete. Its high degree of sensuality is based on precision, performance and spontaneous action. This type of elegance is the elegance of pure, unadulterated power. This Lamborghini DNA is carried forward into future products at the Centro Stile, which is destined to continue to set clear design trends – the Lamborghini Estoque is the perfect example.

The design centre on the site of the historical birthplace of all Lamborghinis guarantees the super sports cars with the bull brand will remain exclusive, sensual and challenging – and always unmistakably Italian.

Önceki fotoğrafları da hatırlayalım:

Özellikle arka difüzörün görüldüğü son fotoğrafla arka lambanın görüldüğü ilk fotoğrafa bakarak Lamborghini Urus’un gerçekten kocaman bir kıçı olduğunu söyleyebiliriz sanırım. Bu arada Reventon’daki stop lambası ışık desenini Urus’ta da görüyoruz.

Bu forumdaki Erzhik adlı üye, Avrupa Birliği içerisindeki kayıtlı ticari isim araştırma sorgulamasından Urus’u aratarak marka adının tüm tescil bilgilerine ulaşmış.

Mercedes-Benz CLS’nin nefis çizgileri, Maserati Quattroporte’nin olağanüstü sesli V8′i ve bu modellerin satış başarıları Porsche Panamera ve Aston Martin Rapide gibi modellerin de hazırlanmasına sebep olmuştu. Porsche’nin büyük bir ihtimalle Paris’te sergileyeceği yeni Panamera sedanının tüm hazırlık aşamalarını internetten izlemiştik. Anlaşılan Lamborghini de 4 kapılı pazardan pay almak istiyor. Urus projesini bu kadar gizli yürütebildikleri için kendilerini tebrik etmek lazım. Umarım aynı gruptan Audi’nin A7′sinde de Urus’un şasisini kullanmazlar. Daha önemlisi, umarım Lamborghini de SUV üretme saçmalığına katılmaz.

Lamborghini Urus’un ilk görselleri de yakında yayınlanınca buradan paylaşıyor olacağım.