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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 among the first hybrid vehicles that made use of supercapacitors. The Sian is powered by a 34-hp emotor which is integrated into an automated manual gearbox up to 80 miles per hour. Then the V-12 controls the car. This helps to make the car more efficient and allows it to accelerate instantly. Forged Composites The hybrid system from Sian comes with a trick in its sleeves which is a supercapacitor batteries. It recharges faster than lithium ion batteries, and the car can run for up to 63 seconds on electric power. Lamborghini's composites that are forged are the key to making this happen and the material could eventually make its way into regular production cars. It starts out as a sheet of uncured plastic that is mixed with short lengths of carbon fiber that are randomly placed strands. It's not as stunning as carbon fiber sheets that are pre-impregnated. However, it's lighter and more durable. To get the forged carbon fiber to form, users simply need to cut off the proper amount of mass, place it in an oven-heated press mold and squeeze it under heat. It takes just a few minutes to do, whereas it can take several hours to make the same product using traditional methods. It's not known if we'll ever see structurally-forged composite parts in production vehicles however Lamborghini says its manufacturing friendliness means that the material may eventually be integrated into cheaper products. It's certainly expensive enough already however, if the manufacturing process is able to be scaled up it could help save money on both labor and materials. Forged composite is also more flexible than woven carbon fiber and allows engineers to create intricate shapes without astronomical costs or weight. Carbon Skin The Lamborghini Sian is a sleek roadster with a futuristic style that optimizes aerodynamic efficiency. Its long, sculpted contours and distinctive aero wings give it an impressive silhouette and its low front and integrated carbon fiber splitter improve stability. The hexagonal-shaped headlights and Y-shaped headlights forms are classic Lamborghini elements that further emphasize the car's distinctive style. The interior is a blend of luxurious Italian craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. The dashboard and driver's seat are covered with a unique material known as Carbon Skin, which is adjustable thanks to the Ad Personam program. The Sian's unique hybrid system is powered by a supercapacitor which is able to combine the power of an electric motor and the efficiency of a battery with a voltage of 48 volts. Its fast-fire torque fills gaps in acceleration, and its regenerative brake recharges the battery. This allows the Sian to travel longer distances with just one tank of gas. As compared to a traditional lithium-ion battery Sian's supercapacitor is three times more powerful and is able to be charged in just 63 seconds. It is also smaller and lighter. The supercapacitor, located in the bulkhead which separates the engine compartment from the cabin, powers a 34-hp motor mounted on the rear of an automatic transmission. The Key Lab was based on Aventador SVJ. This means that it runs the same V12 engine. It has the same chassis, suspension and four-wheel drive. The Sian's hybrid powertrain is what makes it stand out. Ad Personam The Sian is Lamborghini's first hybrid car and it's an impressive declaration of intent. The latest creation of the raging bull uses supercapacitor technology in order to decrease its weight-to-power ratio without reducing its incredibly powerful V-12 engine. For the most committed customers of Lamborghini It offers the chance to completely personalize the car through the Ad Personam program. The Ad Personam program permits customers to personalize their vehicle to their exact specifications. A complete spec sheet is able to be downloaded online. A consultation can be scheduled at the Sant'Agata Bolognese headquarters or through an online studio. This was developed to allow customers from around the world to get an individual spec session with the team without having to travel all way to Sant'Agata. The name Sian is the Bolognese word meaning lightning, and it's a nod to the brand's heritage and future. The alphanumeric suffix FKP 37 is in honor of Ferdinand Karl Piech, the man who brought Lamborghini into the Volkswagen Group family and died just prior to the Sian's launch. Only 63 examples were built, and all are spoken for. Specs The Sian is built on the Aventador SVJ, so it packs the same V12 and the same chassis and suspension. It also has an electric motor that is smaller to make it an hybrid. It can run on electric power at lower speeds, and utilize gasoline engine to accelerate when needed. The supercapacitor is located in the bulkhead, which separates the cabin from the engine compartment. It is three times more powerful and lighter than a battery of the same weight. The system recharges itself on the move using regenerative braking, so it doesn't need to be connected to an electrical grid. The emotor fills in the torque gap during upshifts so that the car can move 10 percent faster than it would without it. Lamborghini claims that the design of its hybrid Sian is designed to convey an open top feeling of pure energy. The exterior features a mix of carbon fiber and orange paint, while the roof features a glass section inspired by the Periscopio found on early Countach protoypes. Other highlights include aluminum detailing painted in Oro Electrum. This is the color Lamborghini uses for its hybrid automobiles. Mitja Borkert, Lamborghini’s head of design has created the cockpit for the Sian. It's more wild than what we're used to seeing from Lamborghini with a lot of cutouts and creases. It's not far from going from being a bit sloppy to looking absurd, but it's an eye-catching car. The driver sits behind a steering wheel that is not button-less with enormous paddle shifters, and the infotainment display has an orientation that is vertical.