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Lamborghini Acknowledges Persistent Longing for the Diablo, but Time Travel is Not an Option

Lamborghini's Chief Technology Officer and head of design emphasized that their iconic models need to remain at the forefront of technology, as they have consistently done so.

Lamborghini Acknowledges the Longing for the Diablo, Yet Cannot Revisit the Past
Lamborghini Acknowledges the Longing for the Diablo, Yet Cannot Revisit the Past

Lamborghini Acknowledges Persistent Longing for the Diablo, but Time Travel is Not an Option

In a recent interview, Lamborghini's Chief Technology Officer, Rouven Mohr, and design boss, Mitja Borket, were asked about the modern-day equivalent of the iconic Diablo. Their answer? The Fenomeno - a new Lamborghini model that embodies the philosophy of continuous development and reinterpretation.

Borket compared Lamborghini's design language to a concert, with a constant buildup to a pinnacle. The Fenomeno, he suggested, is the grand finale of this symphony, reaching the peak of its day's technology.

Mohr acknowledged that there's a common misconception that new technology is bad and boring, while old technology is cool and exciting. He emphasised that this is a misconception, and that Lamborghini trusts its engineers to create "really cool sh*t."

Nostalgia has a place at Lamborghini, but classic design cues will lean more towards homage than recreation in modern automobiles. The Fenomeno, while a nod to the past, is a bold step forward, designed to be appreciated for reaching the peak of its day's technology in the future.

Mohr, despite his personal fondness for old cars, recognised that technology and the world are progressing. He stated that Lamborghini's job is to define the next level of spaceship-like performance cars.

Borket identified Depeche Mode as an artist that has kept their DNA for 40 years while constantly defining themselves anew. This, he believes, is the approach Lamborghini takes with its designs.

The author, a Gen-X or older Millennial type with a fondness for the Diablo, invites tips from readers at a specified website. They reminisced about having posters of the Diablo, Vipers, Ferris Bueller, and Boondock Saints on their wall.

The Fenomeno is a testament to Lamborghini's commitment to staying true to its past while pushing the boundaries of technology. It's the modern-day Diablo, right there in the showroom.

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