BOLOGNA: Lamborghini has introduced the Urus Performante Special Edition, dedicated to the Essenza SCV12 and reserved exclusively for owners of the track-only hypercar produced in just 40 units.
The creation of the limited-edition Super SUV was overseen by Lamborghini’s Ad Personam department, allowing each Essenza SCV12 customer to uniquely configure their own example of the Urus Performante, featuring a dedicated design and racing-inspired details for maximum sportiness.
The exclusive character of this Urus Special Edition is highlighted by the extensive use of exposed carbon fibre elements with a glossy or matte finish, echoing the treatment of the bodywork chosen by the customer: not only the carbon fiber engine hood and roof is in carbon fiber, but also the rocker covers, mirrors, and the carbon fiber frame with the Lamborghini logo set between the rear light clusters.
To underscore the vehicle’s track-oriented aptitude, Lamborghini’s Centro Stile designers created a dedicated Ad Personam livery with colour combinations tailored to specific customer requests, with the paintwork of each unit undertaken in Lamborghini’s in-house paint shop.
Along with a two-tone colour scheme, originating from the combination of all the carbon fibre elements that stand out on the body, the lower part of the car is black, embellished with a contrasting colour line that is repeated on the roof arch, further highlighting the car’s silhouette.
The body colours and livery were chosen exclusively with each customer and echo those of their Essenza SCV12 cars, including the distinctive number painted on the doors. Each example is also equipped with 23” high gloss black wheels and black calipers by default, though customers can freely select the type and colors of wheels and calipers from those available.
The cabin features exclusive Nero Cosmus (black) Alcantara upholstery with leather details, carbon fiber decorations with a choice of glossy or matte finish, black anodized aluminum elements, and a Dark Package except for the contrasting red door handles.
The carbon fibre details also include a decorative element on the passenger side of the dashboard and the kick plates with the Essenza SCV12 logo and silhouette.
To make the trim even more unique, two celebratory carbon fiber plaques are included in the passenger compartment, one with the Lamborghini 60th Anniversary logo, and the other with the vehicle number or the customer’s name.
Urus Performante is the sportiest and most high-performance version of Lamborghini’s Super SUV range.
Thanks to its twin-turbo V8 engine delivering 657hp and 850Nm of maximum torque, the excellent weight-to-power ratio and optimized aerodynamics, the Performante accelerates from 0 to 100kph in just 3.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 306kph.
These performance features enabled the Urus Performante to set a record in the production SUV category on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb course, crossing the finish line at an altitude of 4,302 meters in 10:32.064, beating the previous time by more than 17 seconds.
Unveiled in July 2020, the Essenza SCV12 was designed for track-only use, with engineering solutions derived from racing.
Equipped with the naturally aspirated V12 engine used in the Aventador, it can deliver more than 818hp, in part due to the contribution of the dynamic supercharging at high speeds.
The power is handled by a six-speed load-bearing gearbox placed transversely on the rear axle and combined with rear-wheel drive, to ensure compactness, structural continuity, and greater torsional stiffness.
The weight-to-power ratio of 1.66 kg/CV is exceptional, achieved thanks to the new-generation carbon fibre monocoque chassis that combines lightness with the safety standards of the FIA regulations for prototypes.
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