Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 (2022)

Lamborghini started on the Essenza project three years ago now. Think of it as Sant'Agata’s answer to Ferrari’s XX programme, whereby the factory designs and develops the craziest, most expensive hypercars imaginable, then sells them to their wealthiest customers they know – the ones who crave the ultimate exclusive experience on four wheels but don’t necessarily want to go racing to achieve it. Although it turns out that quite a few of them do actually race as well. For some folks, it seems, the edge is never quite close enough.

Anyway, while Ferrari might have pioneered this concept some 16 years ago with the FXX, Lamborghini is now unashamedly replicating the idea and has enlisted the services of one Emanuele Pirro – five times Le Mans winner with Audi Sport and all-round racing car legend – to help them do it. Pirro is effectively the boss of the Essenza program, with the dramatic new €2.2 million, 819bhp SCV12 being the first of a whole new line in ultra-fast versions of already brisk hypercars from Lamborghini that will be limited in numbers (to just 40 in this case) and run by the factory, just like the Ferrari XX cars are.

Optioned in Verde Egeria, this Essenza SCV12 sees Nero Alderbaran as its secondary hue with dreamlines in Arancio Ishtar. This example remains unused and in bonded storage, accompanied by its removable multi-function steering wheel with travel case. This example is accompanied by an invitation to join Lamborghini's Squadra Corse client racing program, offering use of the SCV12 alongside other owners. The Essenza SCV12 owners club includes the option of transportation to Lamborghini, a complete check of the car, shakedown with factory support, customised racing kit and the option of storage at Sant'Agata Bolognese. The 2024 event calendar consists of five rounds at international circuits, with Barcelona and Jerez remaining this year. The SCV12 is further eligible for the Curbstone GT1 Sports Club events.

Constructed using the knowledge and expertise earned from multiple years of competiton in the Gallardo and Huracan at GT3 class level, the SCV12 features an FIA- approved carbon crash structure and an aerodynamic package capable of delivering over 1,200 kg of downforce at 155mph.

This SCV12 presents a very rare opportunity to join Lamborghini's client racing program and this example is available to view by appointment immediately.

• 6.5-litre V12 - 830PS - 6 -speed ‘Xtrac’ sequential transmission.
• 1 of Just 40 examples delivered worldwide
• Invitation to Squadra Corse Race Program
• The ultimate track-only Lamborghini
• Further eligible for the Curbstone GT1 Sports Club