Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato

What you see here is a very special one-of-a-kind supercar built by Zagato and based on a Lamborghini. Called the Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato, the car uses the almost vintage Gallardo platform, and not, as you might expect, the newer Huracan as a starting point. Commissioned by Albert Speiss, a ludicrously wealthy Lamborghini collector, the car is designed to help commemorate the 95th anniversary Zagato’s founding.

The Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato uses the same layout and drivetrain as the Gallardo LP570-4 on which it is based. However every single body panel has been replaced to create a truly unique vehicle. Influences for the Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato include the fabulous Zagato Raptor concept from the mid-nineties, numerous other models from Zagato’s past, and the shape of an animal waiting to pounce.

Like almost all Zagato’s, the 5-95 features a double-bubble roof and the trademark continuous glasshouse which gives the impression of a pillarless design. Due to a large roof scoop, the designers were able to shrink the side air intakes to provide a cleaner profile. Strangely, despite the fact it’s a one-off design based on a Lamborghini, from some angles it looks like a Lotus Evora, while from others it has similarities with the McLaren MP4-12C and the Spyker C12.

Still, it sounds like Mr Speiss is fairly happy with his new toy: “I always appreciated the ability of Zagato to create timeless lines with a forceful visual impact. I believe that a sensual design inspired by nature, together with the best technology, strike a balance that is possible to achieve only in Italy. The 5-95 will be a fundamental piece of my collection.”