When Lamborghini debut a new vehicle, even if it is only a concept vehicle, there isn’t always a need for any kind of write-up when you have imagery this stunning. This is the concept for the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento from the Paris Motor Show. The naming of this latest Lambo stands for “Sixth Element” which is a taken from the period table of elements, where Carbon is classified as the sixth element, which is a nod to the fact that the car is made largely from carbon-fiber.

Carbon is the key element forLamborghini Sesto Elemento

This brings us to the most fascinating and impressive feature of the new Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, the use of advanced carbon-fiber in its construction. With Lamborghini spending many years of development on the subject of strong, light-weight materials to be used in the construction of their vehicles, the Sesto Elemento comes out with a seriously impressive light weight. The Sesto has an overall curb weight of just 999kg which is a lot lighter than other Lamborghini models, like the Gallardo which weighs in at over 1500kg.

This translates to an incredible power to weight ratio, allowing the Sesto Elemento to churn out some rather astounding figures. The engine pumps out 570hp with a power to weight ratio of just 1.75kg per hp. And according to Lamborghini; this means that the Sesto Elemento completes 0-100km/h in a break-neck 2.5 seconds. Fuel economy is another feature which is boosted thanks to the vehicles light weight, an overall technological improvement due to the carbon-fiber and carbon fiber-reinforced plastics.

Lastly the styling, this is always an iffy subject as everyone has hugely varying opinions when it comes to supercars looks. The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento looks like the combination of the Bat-mobile and a Transformer, while still retaining that iconic Lambo-look and it’s great!