|
Price |
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Production |
|
3 |
|
Engine |
6.5
liter V12 |
Weight |
3190
lbs |
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Aspiration |
natural |
Torque |
-- |
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HP |
750
hp |
HP/Weight |
4.25
lbs per hp |
|
HP/Liter |
115.4 hp per liter |
1/4 mile |
-- |
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0-62 mph |
2.8
seconds |
Top Speed |
221
mph |
(from Lamborghini
Press Release) Lamborghini Veneno - a racing prototype and
road-going super sports car as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of
Automobili Lamborghini
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 and cornering
stability, giving the Veneno the real dynamic experience of a racing
prototype, yet it is fully homologated for the road. With a maximum
output of 552 kW / 750 hp, the Veneno accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h
in just 2.8 seconds and 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 have already been sold to customers.
The Lamborghini Veneno features a twelve-cylinder power unit with a
displacement of 6.5 liters, an extremely fast-shifting 7-speed ISR
transmission with 5 driving modes and permanent all-wheel drive, as
well as a 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. The inside, too, features
innovative, Lamborghini-patented materials such as 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 for being one of the fastest bulls in the history of
bullfighting. His name became popular in 1914, when he fatally
wounded the famous torero José Sánchez Rodríguez during the
bullfight in the arena Sanlúcar de Barrameda’s, Andalusia, Spain.
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 as well as the scissor
doors.
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.
Just like the front end, the rear of the Veneno has also been
optimized for underbody aerodynamics and high speed cornering
stability. The smooth underbody transitions into a substantial
diffuser framing the four sizable exhaust pipes divided by a
splitter to increase the level of downforce peak. Large openings
serve to ventilate the engine bay and manage the airflow to the rear
wing, 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. The engine cover
extends into a large central “shark” fin, which improves efficiency
during braking and rear-end stability, by delivering additional
downforce at high yaw angles and thus increasing the high-speed
cornering performance.
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 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 unit which will
remain property of Lamborghini. The three cars sold to customers
each feature a single color of the Italian national flag, together a
triology in green, white and red accents and thus representing each
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 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 systematic, carbon-fiber, lightweight design of the Veneno is
not only visible, it is also evident on the scales: With a dry
weight of just 1,450 kilograms (3,190 pounds), the Veneno is even
125 kilos (275 pounds) lighter than the already extremely lean
Aventador. The highly beneficial power-to-weight ratio of 1.93 kg/hp
(4,25 lbs/hp) guarantees a performance that is nothing short of
mind-blowing. Even the stunning acceleration figure of 2,8 seconds
cannot adequately describe it. Despite an aerodynamic setup
configured for extreme downforce, the Veneno possesses exceptionally
low wind resistance which allows it to reach a top speed of 355 km/h
(221 mph).
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.
