
Though it was less than a week ago that Lamborghini treated the motoring public to its first inside look at the Raging Bull’s forthcoming hybrid supercar with a sneak peak of project codename LB744’s powertrain, the Sant’Agata Bolognese brand has now revealed the thoroughly state-of-the-art chassis that will be housing the hybrid 986-hp mill.

Taking ample inspiration from the world of both hypercar class racers and aeronautics designs, the LB744’s cutting-edge frame is comprised of an all-carbon fiber monocoque structure that the brand refers to as a “monofuselage.” The frame’s front structure is crafted entirely from a proprietary forged composite that allows for increased strength and torsional stiffness while adding a substantial amount of lightness to the equation. First patented and utilized by Lamborghini in 2008, this lightweight yet rugged forged structural material is comprised of a series of short carbon fibers that have been soaked in an advanced resin. The use of this state-of-the-art material for LB744’s front-end framework will also make it the LB744 the first-ever supercar to be equipped with an-all carbon fiber construction front-end.
The entire monocoque design centers around a “monolithic rocker ring” — a single element, ring-shaped structure that’s composed of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and acts an an anchor for the rest of the framework’s forged composite items like its front firewall, A-pillar, and tub. Moving rearward, the aft-end of the monofuselage features a high-strength aluminum alloy rear frame with hollow castings in its rear dome area that open up space to accommodate an integrated rear suspension that combines the rear-end’s shock towers and powertrain suspension into a single component. Stronger than the frame used on the Aventador while also being 10% lighter, this chassis is expected to afford best-in-class dynamic capabilities, as well. Powered by a mid-mounted 12-cylinder engine, the entire hybrid supercar also benefits from advancements and breakthroughs that Lamborghini has made in preheated polymer manufacturing techniques.

Thus far still known only by its codename of LB744, the eventual production model based on the Lamborghini hybrid V12 HPEV supercar concept is scheduled for a grand reveal later this year.