0-100km/h in 3.4 Seconds, Top Speed 330km/h

The Lamborghini Reventon Roadster's most striking features are its wedge-shaped form, reminiscent of a fighter jet, and its overwhelming performance.

The aluminum V12 unit mounted midship is one of the world's most powerful naturally aspirated engines, producing a maximum output of 670 ps at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 660 Nm at 6000 rpm from its 6,496cc displacement.

The performance generated by these specifications results in acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 330 km/h. Its responsiveness can truly be said to reach the level of a racing engine.

This performance is ensured by the adoption of a full-time 4WD system that provides excellent traction, and with the standard 6-speed sequential manual gearbox (e-gear), anyone can enjoy this performance simply by pressing the throttle pedal. Furthermore, the standard carbon fiber-ceramic disc brakes achieve overwhelming stopping power.

The Reventon Roadster features a running gear layout directly derived from motorsport, with double wishbone suspension at both the front and rear.

It is also equipped with a front lifting system, convenient for approaching curbs or entrances with significant height differences. The front end can be raised by up to 40mm, increasing the road clearance.

For safety, a pop-up roll bar is equipped behind the seats, which deploys in a fraction of a second if it detects a risk of rollover. The Reventon's base body shell, like the coupe, connects carbon fiber components to high-strength steel profiles via special adhesive and rivets. The resulting body rigidity and the downforce generated by its aerodynamic design undoubtedly contribute to safety.

Limited to under 20 units, priced at 1.1 million Euros

The exterior is designed with a highly avant-garde approach. Its motif is inspired by aircraft, with a wedge-shaped form and a powerful arrow-head design at the front end being key characteristics. Large air intakes and a substantial front splitter also contribute to its imposing presence.

Incidentally, the Lamborghini Reventon Roadster's dimensions are the same as the coupe: 4,700mm in length, 2,058mm in width, 1,132mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,665mm.

Turning to the interior, a unique world is created, similar to the exterior. The function-first cockpit features no analog gauges; all vehicle information is supplied via two transmissive reflective LCD displays and one transmissive LCD.

The instruments are housed in cases milled from solid aluminum, and these cases are laid out on a carbon fiber dashboard, creating a more race-car-like atmosphere. Perforated leather is used for the center panel and seat cushions, with precise stitching along the edges. The entire interior showcases craftsmanship.

This Lamborghini Reventon Roadster is being released as a limited edition. Production will be capped at fewer than 20 units, with a sales price of 1.1 million Euros (excluding tax). Deliveries are scheduled to begin in October 2009.



BRAND HISTORY
As Italy's premier sports car manufacturer, Lamborghini is constantly compared to Ferrari. This is entirely natural, as Lamborghini's origin story is rooted in the ambition to surpass Ferrari.

Ferruccio Lamborghini founded the sports car company Lamborghini in 1963, at the age of 47. After amassing wealth through tractors and air conditioners in the post-war era, Ferruccio owned numerous sports cars but found none that satisfied him. Ferrari was no exception. The famous anecdote tells of how, after complaining to Enzo Ferrari about his cars, he was told, "You should stick to driving tractors," which spurred him to launch his own brand with the goal of defeating Ferrari.

Lamborghini immediately presented the "350 GTV" with its advanced V12 engine and beautiful body at the 1963 Turin Motor Show, followed by the production version, the "350 GT," the next year. Subsequently, models like the iconic "Miura" and "Countach" were released. However, due to setbacks in the tractor business and the impact of the oil crisis, the sports car maker bearing his name eventually changed hands.

Lamborghini continued to undergo several ownership changes, but since coming under the umbrella of Audi in 1998, it has experienced steady growth. Currently, the lineup includes the V12-powered "Murciélago" and the V10 "Gallardo."