Lamborghini Manifesto Concept Provides a Glimpse Into the Supercar’s Next Chapter

Lamborghini revealed the Manifesto concept to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its in-house design studio, Centro Stile. Design director Mitja Borkert refers to it as a visionary sculpture that demonstrates the direction of the company’s design.

Centro Stile has created some of Lamborghini’s most stunning vehicles in the previous 20 years, including the angular Aventador and the razor-sharp Huracán. Founded in 2004, the studio brought design in-house, allowing the firm to develop cars with sheer power and presence. The interior is covered behind black glass, and there are no door knobs or functional elements; this is a full-scale model for study, not for speed.

From the front, it resembles a predator assessing its prey. Y-shaped headlights cut through the nose, as seen on the Revuelto and Aventador, with daytime running lights forming the Y. An angled line above produces a sharp edge that resembles brows over the main lamps. A blacked-out lower fascia opens wide to reveal carbon fiber intakes, which provide the necessary airflow for true acceleration.

Flowing rearward, it widens into a wedge that hugs the earth low enough for rails but not for regular roads. A panoramic windshield is lengthy and topped by double-bubble glass that curves perfectly to the back. The sides are tidy, and there are no engine vents on road cars, which adds to the muscularity without any additional apertures. Chunky wheels spread out wide, filling the fenders and wrapping around tires designed to bite in turns. Because there are no doors to interrupt the lines or a rear wing, aerodynamics rely on the body to slice through the air at triple-digit speeds.

Out back, things get even more aggressive with short fenders that expose the rear tires for a planted posture. A deep diffuser spans across the bottom, pushing the car down hard against the ground and creating the downforce that keeps it stable in turns. Thin taillights continue the Y idea, with delicate lines joined by a shadowy trough that runs the entire width and features the brand’s name in traditional writing. Up the spine, 12 vents on a central panel, with a subtle count of a V12 lurking beneath—Lamborghini’s tribute to naturally aspirated power even as hybrids are introduced.