This engine has its origins in two concept cars made by Lamborghini, the 1988 P140 and the 1995 Calà.

In the early 2000s, Lamborghini resumed the project and the engine was redesigned by increasing its displacement.

The crankcase and engine block are built at the Audi Hungaria Zrt.

factory in Győr, Hungary,[1] whilst final assembly is carried out at Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy.

The 5.2 V10 used in the S6 and S8 is different in several important aspects, namely a less robust crankshaft with a split pin design, cast aluminum pistons, and a traditional wet-sump oiling system, as well as differences in the valvetrain - all of which, combined, result in the much higher RPM red line and specific power output of the Gallardo and R8)[9] Italdesign