Lamborghini’s New Manifesto Concept Previews Its Future Supercars

Lamborghini just debuted a new supercar concept that shows that its future looks a lot like its past and present.

The Lamborghini Manifesto is a yellow wedge unveiled by Mitja Borkert, the automaker’s design director, on Instagram, as part of the 20th anniversary of Centro Stile, Lamborghini’s design department.

“We gave adrenaline a shape,” Borkert said. “Proudly supporting with a visionary sculpture ‘Lamborghini Manifesto’ showcasing the potential future of our unique Design DNA.”

Lamborghini did not release any details beyond that, though one can count 12 vents on the rear hood, which might suggest that the Manifesto has a V-12 engine. Or it could be merely a nod to Lamborghini’s V-12 past, if the car is intended to be all-electric.

Still, the car looks like a mid-engine Lamborghini, albeit a bit exaggerated, with wide tires in the back for speed and grip. The window encasing the passenger compartment is perhaps the most striking aspect, and, if the car is ever built, will have an interesting windshield wiper setup. One can make out two seats in the pictures, so the car probably only accommodates two people, given its proportions.

The headlights form a sort of Y-shape, which is how Lamborghinis have looked for years now, in addition to the general wedge. So, in many ways, the Manifesto is just a continuation of the present. The concept is certainly unmistakably Lamborghini, which means that it looks confident, or shameless, depending on your persuasion. In some ways, that’s a relief, because the world might not be ready for a subtle Lamborghini, and the Manifesto is not subtle.

The Manifesto has no release date and no price. The supercar is a bit more than a sketch on the laptop of a designer, but not much more, though that is what a concept car is: an idea, before reality intrudes. Reality may intrude for the Manifesto in the form of an all-electric powertrain, or an economic downturn, or simply the whims of those in Sant’Agata Bolognese who make the call. For now, it is theoretically perfect and destined for a museum someday, or at least a poster.

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