The rear is fully open carrying through with the aircraft inspiration of the design, including lights more like those on a small jet.

“The cockpit, made completely of carbon fiber and aluminum, represents a sort of survival cell, allowing the driver to isolate and protect themselves from external elements,” De Silva explained.

The cockpit will be custom built to fit the driver, ensconcing him or her in a modular unit that can be ejected in case of extreme emergency, like an Apache helicopter. Typical of the Lamborghini line, the Egoista was inspired from the world of aviation.

“We kept an eye on the future when designing the Egoista, with the idea that its cockpit could have been taken from a jet aircraft and integrated into a road vehicle, to provide a different travel option.”

This highly unusual vehicle with its aeronautical effects could easily seem a low flying UFO – in this case standing for Unbelievably Fast Object.

“I wanted to pay homage to and think up a vehicle to underline the fact that Lamborghinis have always been made with passion, and with the heart more than the head,” said De Silva.

Lamborghini President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann stepped out inviting De Silva to join him on the stage.

When the Egoista entered the 10-meter tall event area, staged to resemble an airstrip, the dynamic roar of the V10 engine shook the entire structure.