The 1998 Pregunta stands out as a symbol of automotive boldness—a design born from the creative vision of Marc Deschamps and built by French coachbuilder Carrosserie Heuliez. It draws inspiration from the Dassault Rafale fighter jet, with its carbon fiber body, massive air intakes, canopy-like scissor doors, and matte grey paint recalling the jet’s aggressive stealth look.
Underneath the futuristic shell lies an extensively reworked Diablo chassis, with the Pregunta moving to rear-wheel drive. Its 5.7-liter V12 cranks out 537 PS and 605 Nm of torque, managed via a five-speed manual gearbox. It rockets to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds, topping out at a blistering 337 km/h, accompanied by a Quicksilver exhaust that screams performance.
Aviation influences extend to the interior, where aviation-style seats in Azure Blue Alcantara, fiber-optic lighting, and F1-derived digital instrumentation create an immersive cockpit. Alpine audio rounds off the sensory experience.
Originally commissioned by Chrysler before Audi’s takeover of Lamborghini, the Pregunta made its debut at the 1998 Paris Motor Show amid a changing automotive landscape where Lamborghini was about to enter the Volkswagen Group’s fold, alongside Bentley and Bugatti. The Pregunta’s radical design and engineering legacy helped shape future supercars, most notably the Murciélago.
After years of appearances at shows and exhibitions, and a stint with private collectors, the Pregunta now resides in the Museo Lamborghini, recently serviced by Lamborghini’s Polo Storico division. This auction marks the first time in over a decade that this unique concept will be offered to collectors.
Broad Arrow’s Joseph Twyman celebrates its significance: “The Pregunta combines Lamborghini engineering with fighter-jet design flair. This fresh-to-market opportunity appeals to collectors worldwide, offering a piece of supercar history that’s as rare as it is extraordinary.”
Collectors eager to witness or bid on this spectacular concept can look forward to the Zoute Concours Auction’s blend of elegance, speed, and automotive art. The full auction catalog will be available soon at broadarrowauctions.com.
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