Automobili Lamborghini officially holds the title of the greatest 50th anniversary celebration of all time. Introducing the Veneno, the $4.6 million supercar that just debuted across the globe in Geneva. In one of the rarest releases in recent memory, only three of these vehicles were produced, and all three have already been purchased (we're wondering who will be the lucky guy to visit Jay Leno's garage). The car is dressed in green, white and red to (obviously) represent the colors of the Italian flag.
Based on the Aventador, the Veneno will have 750 horsepower from its 6.5L, 12-cylinder engine and will hit up to 220 mph. It will also have a 7-speed ISR transmission, five driving modes, an all-wheel drive, and an all-carbon fiber monocoque.
The name Veneno, which translates to "venom" in spanish (just thought you should know) is named after "one of the fastest bulls in the history of bullfight," according to Lamborghini. Apparently, the name became popular in 1914, after killing José Sánchez Rodriguez in a Sanlúcar de Barrameda's arena bullfight. Like. A. Boss.
Hit the jump for the full press release. Shout out to Shmee with the first live photo.
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[via Lamborghini and SHMEE]
Lamborghini Veneno - a racing prototype and road-going super sports car
as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Automobili Lamborghini
Sant’Agata Bolognese, 04.03.2013 – In the year of its 50th anniversary Automobili Lamborghini is presenting an extremely exclusive model at the Geneva Motor Show 2013. Only three unique units of the Lamborghini Veneno will be built and sold. Its design is consistently focused on optimum aerodynamics, giving the Veneno the look of a racing prototype, yet it holds a regular road license. With a maximum output of 552 kW / 750 hp, the top speed for this street-legal racing car stands at 355 km/h. It is priced at three million Euros plus tax – and all three units are sold to customers.
The technology of the Veneno is based on the highly successful Lamborghini Aventador super sports car. It thus features the twelve-cylinder power unit with a displacement of 6.5 liters, the extremely fast-shifting 7-speed ISR transmission with 5 driving modes and permanent all-wheel drive, as well as the racing chassis with pushrod suspension and horizontal spring/damper units. Above all, however, the Veneno benefits from the very special expertise that Automobili Lamborghini possesses in the development and execution of carbon-fiber materials – the complete chassis is produced as a CFRP monocoque, as is the outer skin of this extreme sports car. And the inside, too, features innovative, Lamborghini-patented materials like Forged COMPOSITE® and CarbonSkin®.
Fully in keeping with the tradition of the brand, the name of the Veneno originates from a legendary fighting bull.
Veneno is the name of one of the strongest and most aggressive fighting bulls ever. He is also famous to be one of the fastest bulls in the history of bullfight. His name became popular in 1914, when he gored do death José Sánchez Rodríguez during the bullfight in the arena Sanlúcar de Barrameda’s.
The Design
The Lamborghini 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. Yet the Veneno 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 front end of the Lamborghini Veneno has been laid out for perfect airflow and downforce. The front end works as a large aerodynamic wing. Large channels guide the air to the outlets in the front hood and in front of the windshield, as well as to the front wheels. Characteristic for Lamborghini is the Y shape of the angular headlamps that reach well into the fenders.
The division of the fenders from the car body is a reference to the world of sport prototypes and optimizes at the same time the aerodynamic flow. The side line of the Veneno is therefore dominated by enormous sills and the mighty wheel arches front and rear. Here, too, sophisticated aerodynamics ensure perfect airflow to the large openings for engine cooling and intake air. The kinematics of the scissor doors has been carried over from the Aventador.
Just like the front end, the rear of the Veneno has also been optimized for aerodynamics. The smooth underbody transitions into a substantial diffuser framing the four sizable exhaust end pipes divided by a splitter. Large openings serve to ventilate the engine bay, with the only sealed area at the rear being reserved for the license plate. The rear lights, including brake lights, indicator lights and fog lights, pick up the Y theme as well. The engine cover sports six wedge-shaped openings, with the focus here, too, on optimum dissipation of heat from the engine. It includes a large central fin and an adjustable rear wing.
The exclusive alloy wheels measure 20 inches at the front and 21 inches 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.
The Veneno is painted in an all-new, grey metallic-look color with individual parts gleaming in the black of the visible carbon-fiber structure. The only car to display all three colors of the Italian flag as an accent is the car shown at Geneva. The three cars sold to customers compose a trilogy in green, white and red accents, each of one featuring a single color of the Italian national flag, thus representing a unique piece.
The Technology
The Veneno 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 Veneno. It is largely similar to the Aventador monocoque – as are the aluminum sub-frames front and rear – although its form has been adapted to the new design. All exterior parts are made from CFRP. The Veneno 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 the interior of the Veneno, too. 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 twelve-cylinder with a displacement of 6.5 liters is a thrilling combination of absolute high-revving frenzy and phenomenal pulling power. Its output has been raised to 552 kW / 750 hp, facilitated through enlarged intake paths, optimized thermodynamics, a slightly higher rated rpm and an exhaust system with even lower back pressure. The ISR manual gearbox, permanent all-wheel drive and pushrod suspension have all been specifically adjusted to meet the demands of the Veneno.
The Lamborghini Veneno celebrates its first public appearance at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle on show is the number 0, the Lamborghini test vehicle. Its future has not been determined yet, but it will allow Lamborghini to continue its activity of testing and innovation, both on the road and on the race track. The trilogy made of three unique vehicles will be produced in the course of the year 2013 and handed over to their future owners.
