Eccentrica Unveils Track-Focused 'Titano Package' at The Quail
Eccentricahas returned to The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, with three striking new creations, led by the debut of its most performance-focused build to date — the Pacchetto Titano. Based on the San Marino atelier's acclaimed V12 restomod, the Titano Package sits firmly in Eccentrica's Sport universe, sharpening the car's track credentials without losing its grand touring soul.
Designed for occasional track days, the package adds a fixed carbon-fiber rear wing, aerodynamic tweaks for increased downforce, stiffer springs, recalibrated adaptive dampers and lightweight forged alloy-carbon wheels. A bespoke ECU remap delivers sharper throttle response, while Brembo-developed brakes ensure precise, consistent stopping power. Inside, Alcantara trim, billet aluminum accents and a motorsport-derived steering wheel keep the focus on driver connection. The example shown at The Quail features full exposed carbon-fiber bodywork and a fire-suppression system, underscoring its circuit-ready nature.
Joining Titano on display are Rose Phoenix, a heritage-inspired build finished in triple-layer Rose Gold with Coconut Alcantara and nabuk leather and Green Dragon, an extroverted Verde Chartreuse pastel creation with bold contrast elements. Together, the trio represents Eccentrica's three creative 'worlds,' Sport, Heritage and Eccentrica, each offering a distinct approach to reinterpretingLamborghini-based icons through modern engineering, bespoke craftsmanship and boundary-pushing design.
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