The Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 is a Supercapacitor Hybrid
By Lamborghini standards By Lamborghini standards, the Sian FKP 37 is a wild car. It's also among the first production hybrids to use a supercapacitor.
A 34-hp electric motor built into the automatic manual transmission powers the Sian for speeds up to 80 mph, when the V-12 is in charge. This system makes the car more efficient and allows it to accelerate quickly.
Forged Composites
The hybrid system from Sian comes with a trick in its sleeves - a supercapacitor battery. It's able of recharging faster than lithium-ion batteries and the car can be driven for up to 63 seconds with only electric power.
Lamborghini's forged composites will be the crucial element to this. The material could eventually find its way into production vehicles. It begins as a sheet uncured plastic, and then mixed with random lengths of carbon fiber strands. It's not as appealing as the pre-woven carbon fiber, which are coated with resin, but it's a lot more lightweight and stiffer.
To bring the forged carbon fiber to form, users simply need to cut off the proper amount of mass, put it in a hot press mold and squeeze it under heat. The Keylab takes minutes, while it can take several hours to make the exact part with traditional methods.
It's not certain if we'll ever see structurally forged composite components in production cars, but Lamborghini claims that its manufacturing pragmatism means that it could eventually be integrated into cheaper products. It's certainly costly already however, if the production process can be scaled up, it could reduce costs in terms of both materials and labor. Forged composites are also more flexible than carbon fiber weave, so engineers can create complex shapes without the need to add weight or expense.
Carbon Skin
The Lamborghini Sian is a sleek roadster with a futuristic style that optimizes aerodynamic efficiency. The long, sculpted contours of the Lamborghini Sian as well as its distinctive aero wings create a an impressive profile. Its low front and integrated splitter made of carbon fiber can also improve stability. The Y-shaped front lights as well as hexagonal shapes which are Lamborghini classics, further enhance the vehicle's distinctive styling. The interior is a blend of high-end Italian craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. The dashboard and the driver's chair are covered with a unique material called Carbon Skin, which is adjustable thanks to the Ad Personam program.
The Sian's revolutionary hybrid system is powered by a high-performance capacitor that combine the power of an electric motor with the efficiency of a battery with a voltage of 48 volts. Its rapid-fired torque fills in the gaps in acceleration while its regenerative brakes help recharge the battery. This allows the Sian to travel further on a single tank of gas.
Compared to a conventional lithium-ion battery Sian's supercapacitor, which is three times more powerful and can be charged in 64 seconds. It is also smaller and lighter. The supercapacitor can be found in the bulkhead that is between the cabin and engine compartment which is powered by a electric 34-hp motor, which is connected to the rear of the car's automatic transmission.
The Lamborghini Sian is based on the Aventador SVJ, which means it comes with the same V12 engine as the model. It has the same chassis, suspension, and four-wheel drive. The hybrid powertrain in the Sian is what makes it stand out.
Ad Personam
Lamborghini has created its first hybrid car using the Sian. It's an impressive statement. The latest creation of the raging bull employs supercapacitor tech to bring down its power-to weight ratio without reducing its incredibly powerful V-12 engine.
For Lamborghini's most dedicated customers It offers the chance to completely personalize the car through the Ad Personam program. This includes everything from leathers to interior and exterior finishes to special paint colors each of which must meet the brand's strict quality standards.
A complete specification sheet is available online. You can also book a meeting at the Sant'Agata Bolognese headquarters, or through a virtual studio. The virtual studio was created so that customers from all across the globe could get an individual spec created by the team without having to travel to Sant'Agata.
The name Sian is the Bolognese word for lightning, and is an ode to Lamborghini's heritage and its future. The alphanumeric suffix of FKP37 honors Ferdinand Karl Piech. He was the one who brought Lamborghini to the Volkswagen Group and died just prior to the debut of Sian. Only 63 models were produced, and they are all sold out.
Specs
The Sian is an homage to the Aventador SVJ, so it features the same V12 engine as well as the same chassis and suspension. It also features a smaller electric motor to make it a hybrid. It can operate on electric power only at lower speeds, and utilize gasoline engine to accelerate when required.
The electric motor is powered by a supercapacitor, which sits in the bulkhead between the cabin and the engine compartment. It is three times more powerful and lighter than batteries of the same weight. The system recharges on the move through regenerative braking, so it doesn't need to be connected to the grid. The e-motor is able to fill up torque for upshifts, which allows the car to go 10 percent more quickly than it would without it.
Lamborghini claims that the design of its hybrid Sian is designed to convey an open-top feel of raw energy. The exterior is a blend of carbon fibre and orange paint as well as the roof, which has an elongated glass section that was inspired by the Periscopio found on early Countach protoypes. Other highlights include aluminum details painted in Oro Electrum, which is the color that Lamborghini uses to distinguish its hybrid cars.
Mitja Borkert, Lamborghini's head of design, has created the cockpit for Sian. It's a little more wild than the usual Lamborghini and has lots of creases and cutouts. It's a car almost comical in its appearance, but still very eye-catching. The driver sits behind a wheel that's not a button with massive paddle shifters and the infotainment display is in a vertical orientation.