Based on the Gallardo, the Concept S was initially presented to the public at the 2005 edition of the Geneva Motor Show as a simple design study devoid of all mechanical components. While it was instantly recognizable as a member of the Gallardo family, it stood out thanks to a pair of saute-vent windshields and a split cabin divided by piece of sheet metal called a spine in Lamborghini-speak.
The Concept S generated a hugely positive response from the public and potential owners so Lamborghini built a second example that was fully functional and a little closer to production. The Sant’Agata Bolognese-based company initially planned on making 100 examples, but the production process turned out to be so long and expensive that production stopped after just a single example had been built.
The one-off model is powered by a Gallardo-sourced 5.0-liter V10 engine that sends 520 horsepower to all four wheels. The odometer only reads about 110 miles but the naturally-aspirated ten-cylinder is said to be in working order.
Sotheby’s predicts the Lamborghini Concept S will sell for anywhere between $2.4 and $3 million when the hammer drops on November 18th. Stay tuned to Leftlane for a post-auction update.
Leave a Reply