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Ultra-rare Lamborghini Sogna surfaces for sale at €2.38m

One of the most elusive Lamborghinis ever built, the 1994 Sogna, is on the market with a €2.38 million asking price and just 1,118 miles on the clock.

By Chris Wilson Updated
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A 1994 Lamborghini Sogna, one of the rarest cars ever to wear the raging bull badge, is now for sale with an asking price of €2,380,000. The car is being offered with just 1,118 miles (1,800 km) on the odometer, making it not only unique but also barely used since its creation.

A one-off with Countach roots

The Sogna was designed and built by Art & Tech, an Italian-Japanese design house led by Ryoji Yamazaki. It first appeared at the 1991 Geneva Motor Show as a futuristic concept based on the Lamborghini Countach. Although two chassis were constructed, only one car was ever fitted with a running engine, making this example the sole road-going Sogna in existence.

The car retains the Countach’s 5.2-litre V12, producing 455hp and paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Power is delivered to the rear wheels. The Sogna’s bodywork, finished in distinctive green aluminium, departs radically from the angular Countach, featuring rounded lines and a wedge profile that anticipated design trends of the 1990s.

Performance and rarity

Performance figures quoted at the time were in line with the Countach, with a claimed top speed of 202mph (325km/h). The Sogna’s rarity, however, is what sets it apart even among collector-grade Lamborghinis. While the Countach itself has become a blue-chip classic, the Sogna’s status as a one-off with factory running gear makes it a unique proposition.

Market context

The Sogna was originally priced at $1.6 million when first offered for sale in the 1990s. Its current €2.38 million price tag reflects not only inflation but also the increasing appetite for ultra-rare, coachbuilt supercars. For comparison, other limited-run Lamborghinis such as the Reventón and Sesto Elemento have also fetched seven-figure sums in recent years.

Collectors seeking a rare Lamborghini have other options, but few match the Sogna’s combination of provenance, design pedigree and one-off status. For those interested in more mainstream classics, a standard Countach 5000S has also appeared for sale recently (seeLamborghini Countach 5000S Is for Sale).

Design and legacy

The Sogna’s design divided opinion at its debut, but its influence can be seen in the smoother forms that followed in supercar styling. As a piece of Lamborghini history, it stands apart from the factory’s own limited editions, representing a rare moment when an outsider was allowed to reimagine the brand’s flagship. Its presence on the market is a rare opportunity for collectors with an eye for the unusual.

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