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December 5, 2014
Introducing the Veneno, a 50th Anniversary Limited Edition of 3 Units Worldwide
Lamborghini Veneno
World's 3-Unit Limited, 50th Anniversary Model "Veneno" Unveiled
Born in Sant'Agata, Italy, in 1962, Lamborghini celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Today, on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show's opening, the company announced the "Veneno," a special commemorative model to be produced in just three units worldwide.
Text by AKIZUKI Shinichiro (OPENERS)
Fighting Bull with a Shark's Dorsal Fin
Ahead of the Geneva Motor Show's opening, Lamborghini unveiled the "Veneno," a special limited edition model commemorating its 50th anniversary. Like the Diablo, Murciélago, and Gallardo, this car, named after a "fighting bull," is a supercar to be produced in a mere three units.
It houses the same 6.5-liter V12 engine as the current flagship model, the "Aventador LP700-4," mounted mid-ship, delivering a maximum output of 750 hp (552 kW), a 50 hp increase. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 355 km/h. The drivetrain is four-wheel drive, paired with a 7-speed ISR (Single-Clutch Semi-Automatic) transmission. Five driving modes are available.
Naturally, the cabin and monocoque of the Veneno are also made from carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), the same as the Aventador. While the exterior follows the design motifs of the Aventador, the head and tail lights feature a form that more strongly emphasizes the "Y" shape. The body is adorned with the tricolor of the Italian flag – green, white, and red – and aerodynamic carbon fiber parts, feedback from racing cars, are placed throughout.
Most distinctive is the shark fin extending rearward from the engine hood. This is intended to prevent yawing, or the vehicle's tendency to swing left and right. By streamlining the airflow with this fin, much like a fish's tail, it enhances stability and contributes to improved cornering performance.
Thanks to the extensive use of carbon parts, the vehicle's weight is 1,450 kg, 125 kg lighter than the Aventador. It achieves a power-to-weight ratio of 1.93 kg/hp, delivering overwhelming performance.
Following Ferrari's "F150" and McLaren's "P1," Lamborghini too had a surprise prepared. Its price is 3 million euros (approximately 363 million yen), and it was announced that all three units planned for production have already been sold out. Delivery to owners is expected within 2013.