Lamborghini and Babolat unveil limited-edition BL.001 padel racket
Automobili Lamborghini and Babolat have expanded their collaboration with five new colourways for the ultra-exclusive BL.001 racket, limited to just 50 pieces worldwide.
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Automobili Lamborghini and Babolat have unveiled a new evolution of the BL.001 padel racket, introducing five fresh colour variants for the limited-edition design collaboration between the Italian supercar marque and the French sporting giant.
First launched in 2024, the BL.001 marked the beginning of the partnership between the two brands, combining Lamborghini’s expertise in engineering and composite materials with Babolat’s long-standing pedigree in racket sports.
The latest edition was revealed at Lamborghini Arena, the brand’s annual showcase event, with production once again capped at just 50 units globally.
According to Lamborghini, the new collection places a stronger emphasis on colour and finish, elements the company describes as central to its design identity.
Produced at Lamborghini’s Sant’Agata Bolognese facilities using processes inspired by its super sports cars, the racket features a 3K carbon surface designed to maximise responsiveness, power and precision.
The frame is reinforced with KORIDION, a rigid foam technology intended to improve structural stiffness and energy transfer on impact, while maintaining a high level of control for players.
The companies said the collaboration reflects a shared focus on innovation and high performance, with the racket positioned as more than simply a sporting accessory.
The BL.001 will be exclusively showcased and tested during Lamborghini Arena 2026, taking place at Italy’s Imola Circuit on May 9 and 10, where media, influencers and guests will have the opportunity to trial the racket firsthand.
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All three vehicles will form part of a broader charitable initiative benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the American Red Cross and Starlight Children’s Foundation
All three vehicles will form part of a broader charitable initiative benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the American Red Cross and Starlight Children’s Foundation
2 minLuxury-car collaborations can feel little more than a logo exercise. Porsche’s latest project takes a more committed route, translating three of Pixar’s most recognisable characters into individual, road-going 911s.
Created through Porsche’s Sonderwunsch customisation program for the premiere of Toy Story 5, the trio draws on Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie. Each is a genuine one-off rather than a limited colour package, with its character expressed through paint, materials and bespoke detailing.
The exercise is deliberately playful, but it also demonstrates the depth of Porsche’s factory personalisation capabilities. Sonderwunsch—German for “special wishes”—allows clients and the marque to create highly individual vehicles using the resources and standards of the manufacturer itself.
Woody’s car is expected to lean into the character’s western palette; Buzz offers the obvious opportunity for white, green and purple; and Jessie brings a bolder cowgirl identity. The success of the designs rests on suggestion rather than costume: the cars still need to look like coherent Porsches when separated from the film premiere.
All three vehicles will form part of a broader charitable initiative benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the American Red Cross and Starlight Children’s Foundation. Porsche has said the cars will be sold, although the precise auction mechanism, timing and beneficiary allocation should be confirmed before publication.
For collectors, provenance is unusually strong. Each car combines one-of-one factory status, the cultural reach of Disney and Pixar, and an association with a major film release. That may give the trio appeal extending beyond conventional Porsche circles.
The project is also a reminder that the highest end of automotive customisation is increasingly about narrative. Performance specifications remain important, but for collectors who already have access to rare machinery, the story of why a car exists can be the feature that cannot be duplicated.
Fact box
– Cars: Three one-off Porsche 911s
– Inspiration: Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie from Toy Story 5
– Creator: Porsche Sonderwunsch
– Purpose: Charitable sale initiative
– Beneficiaries: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, American Red Cross and Starlight Children’s Foundation
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