Lamborghini
Veneno Roadster
As
a further highlight of its 50th anniversary year, Automobili Lamborghini is
presenting one of the most exceptional super sports cars of all time. The
Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is an open racing prototype with an extreme design
and breathtaking performance. And it is one of the world's most exclusive
automobiles - not more than nine units built during the course of 2014 and sold
at a price of 3.3 million.
The
Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is extreme and guarantees an intense driving
experience - because open means truly open. There is no roof, just a strong
rollover bar for optimum safety. The design is focused on optimum aerodynamics
and stability through fast corners - with handling akin to that of a racing
prototype. Yet it is fully road legal.
With
a maximum output of 552 kW / 750 hp, the Veneno Roadster accelerates from 0 to
100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds and top speed stands at 355 km/h. The Lamborghini
Veneno Roadster is driven by a twelve-cylinder engine with a displacement of
6.5 liters and is equipped with the extremely fast-shifting ISR transmission
with five modes, permanent all-wheel drive and a racing chassis with pushrod
suspension and horizontal spring/damper units.
The
Lamborghini Veneno Roadster 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. Therfore the Veneno Roadster is unmistakably a
Lamborghini; it sticks firmly to the consistent design philosophy of all the
super sports cars from Sant'Agata Bolognese. That includes the extreme
proportions, as well as the powerfully arrow-shaped front end and the interplay
between razor-sharp lines and precise surfaces.
The
entire design of the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster has been laid out for perfect
airflow and downforce. The front end works as a large aerodynamic wing. The
visual division of the rear fenders from the car body is a reference to the
world of racing cars and optimizes the aerodynamic flow. The smooth underbody
transitions into a substantial diffuser framing the four sizable exhaust pipes
divided by a splitter. Large openings serve to ventilate the engine bay and
direct airflow to the rear wing. The design of the adjustable rear wing is the
product of motorsport experience and extensive aerodynamic simulation to ensure
optimum airflow in the interaction of the rear wing with the rear diffuser.
The
design of the exclusive alloy wheels 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. The
intense paint color "Rosso Veneno" was developed exclusively for the
Veneno Roadster, although each single customer will be able to individualize
his own vehicle to suit his personal preferences.
The
Veneno Roadster is further proof of Automobili Lamborghini's unique competence
in CFRP-based lightweight design. A monocoque made from carbon-fiber reinforced
polymer forms the basis of the Roadster. All exterior parts are made from CFRP.
The Veneno Roadster meets all safety and registration requirements worldwide, and
naturally also incorporates a full complement of safety systems from airbags
through to the adapted ESP handling system.
Carbon
fiber dominates also the interior of the Veneno Roadster. The carbon fiber
monocoque is visible inside the car around 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. Like a hi-tech fabric, this extremely
fine-looking carbon-fiber matting fits perfectly to any form and reduces the
weight of the vehicle.
The
systematic, carbon-fiber, lightweight design of the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster
is not only visible, it is also evident on the scales: with a dry weight of
just 1,490 kilograms (3,278 pounds), the Veneno Roadster benefits from a
power-to-weight ratio of just 1.99 kg/hp (4.38 lbs/hp) which guarantees a
performance that is nothing short of mind-blowing. Even the stunning
acceleration figure of 2.9 seconds cannot adequately describe it. Despite an
aerodynamic setup configured for extreme downforce, the Veneno Roadster
possesses exceptionally low wind resistance which allows it to reach a top
speed of 355 km/h (221 mph).
