The Lamborghini Egoista is a concept car unveiled by Lamborghini in 2013 for the company’s 50th anniversary. The fully functioning model is powered by the 5.2-litre V10 of the Gallardo, producing 600 hp. The name comes from the Italian word for selfish; designer Walter de Silva said it “represents hedonism taken to the extreme”.
Lamborghini Egoista at a glance
| Maker | Lamborghini |
|---|---|
| Unveiled | 2013, for the 50th anniversary |
| Designer | Walter de Silva |
| Engine | 5.2 L (317 cu in) V10 from the Gallardo |
| Power | 600 hp (447 kW; 608 PS) |
| Seats | one |
| Cockpit | carbon fibre and aluminium, removable “survival cell” |
| Entry | canopy door; steering wheel removed to get in |
| Seatbelts | four-point |
| Body | active aerodynamic panels, anti-radar material |
| Displayed | Museo Lamborghini, Sant’Agata Bolognese |
English Wikipedia is the only source used here. The page mentions a 2025 rumour of a private sale for $117 million, which is not confirmed.
History of the Lamborghini Egoista
A gift to itself
Lamborghini said at the introduction that it did not intend to sell the Egoista and that it was “a gift from Lamborghini to Lamborghini”. It was displayed at the Museo Lamborghini in Sant’Agata Bolognese. English Wikipedia notes a rumour in 2025 that it had been sold to a private collector in Switzerland for $117 million.
Fighter-jet design
The design is inspired by aviation, particularly military aircraft such as fighter jets and the Apache helicopter, and from the side the exterior is meant to resemble a bull ready to charge. The car has a unique one-seat cockpit like a modern fighter jet, with a canopy door with orange-tinted, anti-glare windows. The cockpit, made of carbon fibre and aluminium, is designed as a “survival cell” inspired by Apache helicopters and is reportedly completely removable; the steering wheel must be taken out to get in and out, as in a Formula One car. The interior has a heads-up display and four-point belts, the LED lighting resembles an aircraft’s, and the active aerodynamic panels rise and fall for downforce and stability. The body and the wheels are made of anti-radar material.
Design and features
- Cockpit: one seat, removable, in carbon fibre and aluminium.
- Body: active aerodynamic panels.
- Inspiration: fighter jets and the Apache helicopter.
Lamborghini Egoista versions
- Concept (2013): the only car.
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Sources
- Lamborghini Egoista, English Wikipedia: design, powertrain, status
