Lamborghini, long the maker of fodder for bedroom-wall posters, has whipped up yet another jaw-dropping creation. In keeping with the current trend of bestowing unpronounceable names on hypercars, this ones called the Sin.Oh yeah its also the most powerful Lamborghini ever produced.Deploying a claimed worlds-first use of a supercapacitor in a hybrid powertrain, the Sin produces a staggering 819 horsepower. Adopting a V12 engine as all Lambos should, in your authors opinion makes sense, but theres also a 48 volt e-motor incorporated into the gearbox to provide immediate response and improved performance.The company says this is the first time in any low-voltage hybrid that a direct connection has been made between electric motor and wheels. The V12 is rated at 785 horses, while the e-motor chips in for 34 ponies. The e-motor also supports low-speed maneuvers such as reversing and parking with electric power, so itll probably skirt things like Londons congestion charge. I know anyone who can afford a Lamborghini doesnt really care about such an expense, but it sure makes for great bragging rights.But back to that supercapacitor. Besides sounding like a Bond weapon, it brings some innovative hybrid tech to the table its used for energy accumulation rather than a lithium-ion battery, for example. The unit is said to be three times more powerful than a battery of the same weight, and three times lighter than a battery producing the same power. Located in the bulkhead between cockpit and engine helps keep the cars weight distribution in check. The electric system, supercapacitor and e-motor weighs only 34 kg, with alert readers recognizing this means a remarkable weight-to-power ratio of 1.0 kg/hp. In fact, the whole car has a better power-to-weight ratio than the Aventador SVJ.All this adds up to a run to 96 km/h from rest in less than 2.8 seconds, according to Lamborghini. The company claims the e-motor fills in power gaps during gear changes, which are lightning-quick anyway.Expect the Sin to appear at this years Frankfurt IAA Motor
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