Based on the famed Aventador, the Lamborghini Veneno is a high-performance supercar with only 13 units built in total. The Veneno also holds the title of the most expensive Lamborghini from the factory along with being one of the most expensive cars in the world.
Published May 17, 2024
The Lamborghini Veneno was developed to mark the 50th anniversary of the brand and it merits all the qualities of a true racing prototype built for the road. The Lamborghini unveiled the Veneno translating to poison in Spanish at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show with an unaccustomed design.
Lamborghini Veneno Coupe - Source: Lamborghini Media
Based on the Aventador, the Lamborghini Veneno uses the same 6.5L V12 motor strapped to a 7-speed ISR (Independent Shifting Rods) automated manual transmission. With larger air intakes and a modified exhaust system, the Veneno pushes out 740 horsepower and 507 lb-ft of torque. The Veneno uses a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis with an aluminum front and rear sub-frame. Lamborghini claims the Veneno with its standard all-wheel drive can dash to 60 MPH in 2.9 seconds and attains a top speed of 221 MPH.
The Veneno Roadster and the Coupe can deal with exciting bends in the road with unequaled accuracy producing 1.41G of force while cornering. The high-level optimal design of this vehicle, which boosts downforce and diminishes haul at high rates, further develops execution. To further compliment the agility, the Veneno uses an LMP (Le Mans Prototype) three-way adjustable central fin which obviously is also made of carbon fiber.
Lamborghini Veneno Rear Wheel - Source: Clément Bucco-Lechat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Coupe weighs 3,197 lbs whereas the Roadster counterpart tips the scales at 3,285 lbs due to chassis reinforcing components. The car drives on 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tires.
Lamborghini Veneno Roadster - Source: Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Lamborghini Veneno had a total production number of 13 out of which 4 were Coupes and the rest were Roadsters. Each of the models has attracted the interest of both bus suckers and dilettantes of luxury, not precisely because of its astounding interpretation and celebrity, but also because of the outrageous freight that comes with it. The first three coupes mimic the Italian flag with green, white, and red paint jobs. The fourth and last model is currently on display at MUDETEC (the Museum of Lamborghini Technologies hosted in the production plant in Sant’Agata Bolognese).
The Veneno at the time of its launch established itself as the most expensive Lamborghini taking the crown from the Sesto Elemento, with a freight label that might contend with the cost of a modest manse. The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster originally brought in roughly $4.5 Million.
The Aventador-based drop-top also holds the record of being the most expensive Lamborghini ever sold in an auction. Fetching $8.3 Million, the seventh of the Nine Roadsters made it big at a Bonhams auction back in 2019. If you're looking for a Veneno to flaunt in your next car show, you're in luck as Luxury Pulse has a 2015 Lamborghini Veneno Roadster up for sale at the time of writing this article. The first of nine Roadsters ever built comes against a price of $9.5 Million.
Lamborghini Veneno Roadster Interior - Source: Supercar Blondie Youtube
Beyond its superb performance, the interiors of the Veneno largely resemble the Aventador J. The car's striking and forceful lines provide a sense of speed and strength, while the open-top design gives driving a more tactile quality. Luxury is the main focus within the cabin. The hand-stitched leather seats and cutting-edge infotainment system are just two examples of the careful craftsmanship that went into every last detail. Both the driver and the passenger are enveloped in an atmosphere of richness thanks to premium materials and superb attention to detail.
Lamborghini Veneno Rear - Source: Norbert Aepli, Switzerland, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The unprecedented rarity of the Veneno helps to explain some of its exorbitant costs. Each of the few units ever made by Lamborghini is a unique masterpiece that exemplifies the company's commitment to pushing the limits of what is conceivable in the field of automotive engineering. The Veneno Roadster has become a collector's dream and is destined to rise in value due to its uniqueness.
A monument to Lamborghini's constant dedication to innovation, style, and performance is the Veneno Roadster. The painstaking workmanship, cutting-edge technology, and constrained supply that characterize this automobile marvel are reflected in its eye-popping price. The Veneno Roadster unquestionably solidifies its position as one of the most expensive Lamborghini ever produced, leaving an indelible stamp on the annals of automotive history as fans and collectors continue to seek the pinnacle of luxury and performance.
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