Zagato Raptor Concept - the somewhat different Lamborghini Diablo

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Zagato Raptor Concept - the somewhat different Lamborghini Diablo

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Created on November 6, 2019

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Daniel Koch

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Ready for the hunt - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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Characteristic for Zagato, the bulges in the roof, also called "double bubble" - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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Elegant silhouette - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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Spectacular retractable roof - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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A harmonious design from the rear too - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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If the Raptor appears in the rear-view mirror, the lane will probably be cleared quickly - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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The rear is also futuristic - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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The upper part of the roof can be removed to reveal the Raptor Roadster (or Targa) - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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One-off from Zagato - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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There's room for a bit of luggage behind the seats - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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Cockpit with wide center tunnel - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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Some switches are probably from a production car - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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Open gearshift gate - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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Filigree gearshift to sort the gears manually - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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Bucket seats provide the necessary support - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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The cockpit is completely lined with Alcantara - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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Some people would probably like to take a seat here... - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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Louvres on the hood - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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Air intake to the engine - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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The Raptor uses almost all the technology from the Diablo - Lamborghini Diablo VT (1995)

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Similar, albeit less elaborately designed lifting roof in the Kitcar - Sterling GT (1971)

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Lamborghini Murciélago (2003) - with scissor doors

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Raptor on the road - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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Dynamic appearance - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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Distinctive "double bubble" roof, a typical Zagato design element - Zagato Raptor (1996)

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Summary

The Raptor is a concept car built by Zagato in collaboration with Lamborghini and is based on the Lamborghini Diablo VT. The one-off weighs around 300 kilograms less than a standard Diablo thanks to the use of carbon and magnesium. The futuristic sports car was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1996.

This article contains the following chapters

Enthusiastic public
Controversially received
Harbinger of the future?
New technology in the design office
Lightweight with Diablo genes
A super sports car
Remained a one-off
Second hand
Rare opportunity

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Preview (beginning of the article)

The Raptor, which is based on the Lamborghini Diablo VT, was built by Zagato in collaboration with Lamborghini as a concept car. The futuristic design was created under the direction of the chief designer at the time, Nori Harada. Like the "Canto" model that was also planned, the Raptor did not make it into series production and remained a one-off. The Raptor made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 1996 and caused quite a stir with its futuristic appearance and the unusual lifting roof, which opened up the cockpit instead of doors. Previously, similar roof designs had only been seen in kit cars with VW Beetle technology (for example in the Nova, Sterling and their derivatives) and in 2006 in Saab's Aero-X Concept. Other designers also liked to use the spectacular lifting roof, but it never made it into mass production.

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