Performance Review: Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 6.5L V12 - [2019]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini Sian Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 6.5L V12 is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid.This particular Lamborghini Sian has a 6498cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol Electric Hybrid powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol Electric Hybrid V12's includes the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid

The Sian shares its Petrol Electric Hybrid V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid and the 2016 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta 6.3 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Sian's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1500 kgs (3306 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 6.5L V12 in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 or the give or take 50kg.

The Lamborghini Sian shares the same bhp with the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp)

In terms of power the 6498cc 48V V12 engine produces 774 bhp (577 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (786 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 531 lb-ft (719.9 Nm) @ 6750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (553 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lamborghini Sian you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2011 Pagani Huayra 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (533.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini Sian.

The Lamborghini Sian has a Power to weight ratio of 516.0 bhp per ton and 354.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2019 Sian competing with the 2011 Pagani Huayra 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (533.3 bhp per ton) or the 2018 Ferrari Monza SP1 6.5L V12 (532.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lamborghini Sian generating around 354.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Mercedes SL Class 65 AMG Cabriolet 6.0 V12 (378.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Mercedes SL Class 65 AMG V12 (378.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.8 secs, this made the Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 6.5L V12 as fast as the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (2.70 secs) the or the 2021 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 (2.70 secs). This Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 6.5L V12 is also faster than the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the and the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 (2.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Sian and the 2007 Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Black Series

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini Sian on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 9.92 secs @ 137.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2007 Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Black Series (9.87 secs), the 2014 Mercedes S Class 63 Coupe 4Matic (9.88 secs), and the 2017 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Coupe (9.88 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2019 version of the Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 6.5L V12 has a maximum speed of 217mph.

Top Speed of the 2019 Sian equals the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (228 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2019 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 6.5L V12 then how about the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (228 mph), the 1989 Ferrari F40 LM Competizione 2.9 V8 Twin Turbo (229 mph), or the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (230 mph).

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