After numerous leaks, Italian carmaker Lamborghini has officially unveiled the extremely exclusive Veneno at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show today, marking the company's 50th anniversary.
Named after a legendary fighting bull that fatally wounded Jose Sanchez Rodriguez during a bullfight in 1914, the Veneno is powered by an Aventador-sourced 6.5-liter V12 engine which produces 750 hp, with the power being sent to the permanent all-wheel drive system via a seven-speed ISR transmission. This allows the 1,450 kg supercar to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and hit a top speed of 355 km/h.
Named after a legendary fighting bull that fatally wounded Jose Sanchez Rodriguez during a bullfight in 1914, the Veneno is powered by an Aventador-sourced 6.5-liter V12 engine which produces 750 hp, with the power being sent to the permanent all-wheel drive system via a seven-speed ISR transmission. This allows the 1,450 kg supercar to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and hit a top speed of 355 km/h.
The Veneno brings the aerodynamic efficiency of a racing prototype to the road. Every detail of its form pursues a clear function - "exceptional dynamics", "optimum downforce with minimal drag" and perfect cooling of the high-performance engine. The entire front end, which works as a large aerodynamic wing, has been laid out for perfect airflow and downforce, while the rear has also been optimized for underbody aerodynamics and high speed cornering stability.
The adjustable rear wing’s design is the product of Motorsport experience and extensive aerodynamic simulation to ensure the best performance of rear wing interaction with rear diffuser air flow.
The exclusive alloy wheels measure 20-inch at the front and 21-inch at the rear and are equipped with center mountings. Their design is also determined by aerodynamic functionality - a carbon-fiber ring around the wheel rim works like a turbine to deliver additional cooling air to the carbon-ceramic brake discs.
Each model will be painted in a metallic grey exterior with visible carbon fiber sections and tri-color accents which pay tribute to the Italian flag. This car, shown in Geneva, will be the only model with all three colors, while the three cars sold to customers each feature a single color of the Italian flag.
The adjustable rear wing’s design is the product of Motorsport experience and extensive aerodynamic simulation to ensure the best performance of rear wing interaction with rear diffuser air flow.
The exclusive alloy wheels measure 20-inch at the front and 21-inch at the rear and are equipped with center mountings. Their design is also determined by aerodynamic functionality - a carbon-fiber ring around the wheel rim works like a turbine to deliver additional cooling air to the carbon-ceramic brake discs.
Each model will be painted in a metallic grey exterior with visible carbon fiber sections and tri-color accents which pay tribute to the Italian flag. This car, shown in Geneva, will be the only model with all three colors, while the three cars sold to customers each feature a single color of the Italian flag.
The carbon fiber monocoque becomes visible inside the car in the area of the central tunnel and the sills. The two lightweight bucket seats are made from Lamborghini’s patented Forged Composite. The woven carbon-fiber CarbonSkin is used to clad the entire cockpit, part of the seats and the headliner. This unique material is soaked in a very special kind of resin that stabilizes the fiber structure, while allowing the material to remain supple. Like a hi-tech fabric, this extremely fine-looking carbon-fiber matting fits perfectly to any form, and it reduces weight.
The racing personality has been transferred also to the instrument panel. It has been completely redesigned and now, thanks to an aggressive graphics and to the introduction of some additional features like the G-meter, provides all necessary information to the driver for control of the car.
The Lamborghini Veneno is priced at €3 million plus tax and all three units have already been sold to customers.
The racing personality has been transferred also to the instrument panel. It has been completely redesigned and now, thanks to an aggressive graphics and to the introduction of some additional features like the G-meter, provides all necessary information to the driver for control of the car.
The Lamborghini Veneno is priced at €3 million plus tax and all three units have already been sold to customers.
