The Lamborghini Sian is one of the most expensive hypercars ever created and the first from the company to feature electrification. Despite costing upwards of $2.5 million, the car is already sold out. As the new Top Gear series got underway, Chris Harris was able to get his hands on the car. And on the show's YouTube channel, the TG magazine editor was able to get a closer look at the Sian and why it costs so much money to buy. If it was in stock of course.

Only 63 Sian Coupes Will Be Built

Only 63 of these cars will ever be built. That’s the coupe mind you, with 19 roadsters being built as well. The numbers are significant, a tribute to Lamborghini’s founder and the year it was founded, 1963. Under the hood is an upgraded Aventador engine, a naturally aspirated V12 that produces 785 hp on its own, and then add in the super-capacitor power that is an additional 34 hp. That gives a total of 819 hp, and it makes it the fastest car Lamborghini has ever created.

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Supercapacitors Allow For Crazy Power Output

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The supercapacitors can’t hold as much energy as a normal lithium-ion battery. But, it can charge its power and release that power much quicker, even if you can’t use that power for long. But it keeps the hybrid system really small and it weighs just 34 kilograms. What it also does, is improve the torque feel through gear changes in the Aventador single-clutch gearbox, eliminating its annoying lurching sensation. The interior is just as mad as any Lamborghini, such as the fight-jet-inspired launch button with its cover. But the most interesting elements on the Sian are outside, as Jack explains.

Design Cues Are Taken From The Legendary Countach

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The car has taken a lot of design cues from Lamborghini’s of the past. The headlights have been nicked from the Terzo Millenial concept, but the façade of the car gives a hint to what the Aventador's replacement might look like. But the Countach is the main inspiration behind the styling of the Sian. There are several design cues, such as the bonnet indent and the V-shape cutout by the windscreen wipers. The biggest is probably the arrow-shaped intake on the side of the car. And round the back, the taillights also pay homage to a Lamborghini that is remembered fondly by many. Will the Sian provide as long-lasting a legacy? Only time will tell.

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