Lamborghini built a concept with fighter jet parts and then locked it away forever
Published on Jun 09, 2025 at 4:54 PM (UTC+4)
by Keelin McNamara
Last updated on Jun 09, 2025 at 5:17 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Keelin McNamara
Lamborghini is a brand that is renowned the world over for pushing the envelope.
The Bologna marque has crafted some of the world’s most iconic cars, such as the Miura and the Countach.
1998 saw Lamborghini create a truly crazy, one-of-a-kind concept car before being taken over by Audi.
And it took its direct inspiration from a fighter jet, and was then locked away forever.
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Throughout its history, Lamborghini has been renowned for standing out from the crowd.
The Miura, for example, wowed the masses upon its initial release in 1966.
It also innovated the rear-wheel drive, rear mid-engine layout for its supercar.
This has become the standard for all modern supercars of every variety.
Lamborghini would produce perhaps the most iconic car of any generation 12 years later.
1974 would see the release of its newest flagship, the Countach.
For many, the Countach is arguably the most striking supercar ever built.
Lamborghini would face significant financial struggles by the mid-1990s.
1998 saw Lamborghini taken over by the Volkswagen Group, saving it from bankruptcy.
It was then placed under the direct control and management of the Audi division.
Just before its takeover, Lamborghini produced an incredible concept car.
The 1998 Paris Motor Show saw the unveiling of the Lamborghini Pregunta.
Designed by French design house Heuliez, the Pregunta was the final concept before the takeover.
The first striking detail of the Pregunta was the matte grey paint finish.
It was painted to mirror the Dassault Rafale French fighter jet.
Powered by the Diablo’s 530bhp V12, the Pregunta wasn’t far off mirroring fighter jet performance.
The Pregunta was capable of over 200mph, and could do 0-60 in under four seconds.
This legendary concept car featured direct fighter jet inspiration throughout.
It was ahead of its time in that it came with rear-view cameras instead of mirrors.
F1-style digital gauges and fiber-optic lighting could be found within the interior.
Sadly, only one concept car was ever built by Lamborghini.
It was listed for sale in 2013, but no details of a sale were ever made public.
Keelin McNamara is a content writer at Supercar Blondie from Ireland, covering cars, technology, and lifestyle. Despite being a Law graduate, he discovered his passion for journalism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has worked in the industry ever since. Outside of work, he is an avid MotoGP fan, and is a self-confessed addict of the sport.
