The History of Centro Stile Centro Stile was founded in the early 2000s and put into full operation by 2005, as Lamborghini’s central design centre. Since its inception, it’s been responsible for the dramatic styling of many cars, including the Huracan, the Aventador, the Murciélago, the Gallardo, the Urus, the Revuelto, the Temerario, and several specialised one-offs like the Fenomeno, Sian, and Veneno. CEO Stephen Winklemann stated, “Centro Stile is an integral driver of our brand…In the last 20 years, it has consolidated the role of design…pushing boundaries to deliver the unexpected that is so innate within the Lamborghini marque…Design is fundamental to all that we do. Our Centro Stile has also innovated the expansion of our brand into other areas…illustrating Lamborghini DNA.” Lamborghini Manifesto: The Celebration of Centro Stile To celebrate this Centro Stile, Lamborghini launched the Manifesto, a one off concept that not only celebrates 20 years of Centro Stile but also embodies what Lamborghini is all about. For instance, in typical Lambo fashion, this concept has no doors, no visible exhaust, no engine, just some wheels and a body. Though, as one would expect, the body is as outlandish, vulgar, and crazy as any Lambo should be. What’s particularly amazing is that it was created by a small team who were told two rules: to create the future and embody Lambo’s craziness. The Manifesto features Y-shaped lights, hexagonal patterns, fewer sharp angles, and more fluid forms. Its canopy sits far forward, stretching over the front wheels. Its sharp nose is inspired about the Aventador, the flanks and rear arches from the Murciélago, and the enormous rear tail-lights from the Revuelto. Perhaps the most extraordinary fact is the enormous Venturi tunnels at the rear that mostly dominates the car’s design, similar to most hypercars. The Manifesto will not be put into production as Chief Designer Mitja Bokert states, “We set trends, we don’t follow them.” And the Manifesto is very much the embodiment of that. It is proof that Lamborghini will continue to be as lovable and wild for the future and forever. Source: Top Gear
