Fernando Alonso’s Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 lured cameras and curious onlookers alike as it rattled past a pedestrian crossing in Monaco.
The dark‑blue coupé, unmistakable thanks to its Y‑shaped LED headlights and bronze alloy wheels, carried the driver’s racing number—14—on its licence plate. Even without a full view of the driver, photographers earlier in the year confirmed Alonso in the vehicle.
Hybrid or “Schwerpunkt” Powertrain?
Unlike conventional hybrids that rely on batteries, the Sian uses supercapacitors to feed a single 34‑horsepower electric motor directly into the gearbox. The remaining 785 horsepower comes from a naturally aspirated 6.5‑litre V12, bringing total output to 819 hp. The powertrain can propel the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds, and the top speed sits above 355 km/h.
Limited Edition, High Value
Lamborghini announced 63 coupes and 19 roadsters of the Sian a year after the debut at the Frankfurt IAA show in September 2019. The coupe count honours 1963, the year the brand started building sports cars, while “FKP 37” commemorates Ferdinand Karl Piech, a Volkswagen Group architect who died in 2019. Each unit boasts a bespoke configuration from the Ad Personam studio, ensuring no two are identical. The base price launched at €3.3 million; resale offers now hover near $5.9 million before tax.
Alonso’s Staggering Portfolio
Alonso’s personal garage, estimated at £32 million, stretches beyond the Sian. It includes a one‑of‑one Pagani Zonda Roadster Diamante Verde purchased for around $11.7 million, a rare 25‑unit Mercedes CLK GTR, and a recently delivered Aston Martin DBX S for his Monaco home. The collection also houses a Ferrari F40, rally classics, and a mix of hatchbacks, discarding the boundaries between speed and elegance.
Monaco’s Street‑Car Moment
During the brief clip, the Sian’s exhaust launched a low howl that sharpened after a gearshift crack, a sound that drowned over pedestrians lining the break. The vehicle’s rapid passage under a concrete overpass showcased its animation of power and weight‑saving design. Even as the car flashed its licence plate, phones were already in motion, capturing the gravity and beauty of a modern hybrid supercar.
For Alonso, his Monégasque drive confirmed the Lamborghini’s blend of high‑tech engineering and unmistakable road presence—a statement that few sportscar enthusiasts can rival.
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