Lamborghini Egoista

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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 L (317 cu in) V10 engine from the Gallardo producing 600 hp (447 kW; 608 PS). The name "Egoista" comes from the Italian word for selfish. According to the car's designer Walter de Silva, the Egoista "represents hedonism taken to the extreme". The design of the Egoista is inspired by aviation, particularly military aircraft such as fighter jets and the Apache helicopter. The exterior is also meant to resemble a bull ready to charge when looked at from the side. The Egoista features a unique one-seat cockpit, similar to that of a modern fighter jet, and a canopy door with orange tinted, anti glare windows. The cockpit, made from carbon fiber and aluminum, is designed to be a "survival cell", inspired by the cockpits of Apache helicopters, and is reportedly completely removable from the car. The steering wheel must be removed to enter...

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