Cars

The Sixth Element.

Carbon. Plenty of it. Lamborghini is giving a ‘multipass’ sneak peak to the next generation of it’s supercar at the Paris Motor Show this week.

Details are emerging from all shadows of the interwebs. Rumors stipulate that the new concept is made entirely out of carbon fiber, weighing in at only 999kg. Combined with a 570 hp naturally aspirated direct-injection V10, an engine shared with the current Gallardo Superleggera, the power-to-weight ratio could accelerate this work of art to as high as 350km/h (217,5mph) and sprint from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in just 2.5 seconds.

When the McLaren F1 first hit the roads it was immediatley praised as one of the most iconic road cars of all time. For almost two decades the  million dollar 3-seater set the stage for comparing any newly produced exotic super car. With it’s gold foiled 550 hp engine, it still holds the top speed of 243 mph for a naturally aspirated car.

Now McLaren Automotive is back with McLaren MP4-12C. Boasting 592bhp, 443lb ft and 1434kg, the MP4-12C hints at zero surprises for who it has on it’s crosshairs; the 562bhp, 398lb ft, 1485kg Ferrari 458 Italia. Check out some great videos after the jump.