Lamborghini has taken a break from fire-breathing V12s to show us something altogether more sculptural. Called the Manifesto, this is not a concept previewing a production supercar but a design manifesto celebrating 20 years of Lamborghini’s Centro Stile.
Unveiled at Sant’Agata Bolognese, the Manifesto explores how the raging bull might evolve its design language in the coming years. According to Centro Stile Director Mitja Borkert, it is “pure sculpture” and an exploration of “sprawling volumes and evolving lines.” In essence, it signals a more fluid visual identity for Lamborghini’s next generation of cars.
Unlike the sharp, angular Fenomeno or Revuelto, the Manifesto’s surfaces flow gracefully from one contour to another. The vertically oriented Y-shaped lighting motif remains, but the triangular housings nod to the Aventador and Murciélago rather than the newer crop of hypercars. It is a blend of heritage and forward-thinking artistry.
The proportions are predictably exaggerated, with a stance reminiscent of the Aston Martin Valkyrie. The front design departs from Lamborghini’s usual blunt-nosed aggression. Instead, it channels air through vast negative spaces under the body. The rear tapers dramatically into an enormous venturi tunnel, hinting that future Lamborghinis may rely more on ground effect for aerodynamic grip.
Of course, this one is strictly for show. There is no engine under that sprawling deck, though twelve vents on top suggest the silhouette of a flagship rather than a baby Lambo. Practicality, as you might expect, was not on the mood board — fitting door hinges or glass panels into this canopy would be an engineer’s nightmare.
There will be no production version of the Manifesto. Instead, it stands as a symbol of what Centro Stile envisions for the brand’s future — a softer yet sophisticated evolution of the raging bull’s design ethos. The concept capped off Centro Stile’s 20th anniversary celebration, attended by design greats including Filippo Perini and Walter de Silva.
The Manifesto may never see a road, but its ideas will. Lamborghini’s design future looks as striking as ever, just with a touch more grace.
