Monday 21st October 2013

Lamborghini Veneno Roadster revealed

Not selected for a Veneno? Worry not, Lamborghini makes a Roadster now, yours for £3m...

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With the launch of the McLaren P1 and LaFerrari at the Geneva show back in March, even Lamborghini's outrageous Veneno rather struggled to attract attention. Keen to reclaim some hypercar kudos, Lamborghini has done what any self-respecting manufacturer would do when additional drama is required; chopped the roof off.

You thought the front was bold

Et voila, the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster. And this is a proper roadster too, with absolutely nothing in the way of weather protection. According to Lamborghini, this makes for an 'intense driving experience'.

The Roadster is mechanically standard to the hardtop Veneno, using a 750hp versions of the Aventador's 6.5-litre V12. 62mph comes up in less than three seconds, and the 220mph top speed will most likely feel like 520mph with no roof.

Unlike the coupe, it appears the Veneno Roadster will actually be offered for sale, rather than being flogged to selected customers and then exhibited. Nine will be available, as opposed to three coupes, each priced at £3.3m. Don't all rush at once now.

[Source: Carscoops]

[E65Ross]

I love the aventador but this really looks a bit too "try hard" in my opinion.

Considerably more expensive than a P1 or LaFerrari too.

[j90gta]

Hot Wheels School of Design graduate at work here!

[phast]

damn it, I've only got £3.1m to spend.

[benjj]

I have this sort of cash to spare but need something with Isofix for the kiddie seats. Thus I think I'll probably go with a Ford C.Max. Tough call though.

[redlinecal]

Gallardo parts bin wing mirrors?

Not a car I'd sell my soul to own, but if I would I could. Simply for causing chaos in Tesco car park on a shopping run.

[Froomee]

I'd rather a P1, La Ferrari and an Aston One-77 plus the spare cash

[andydw]

Hot Wheels is right - it's ridiculous.

And I love it!

[JordanTurbo]

benjj said:

I have this sort of cash to spare but need something with Isofix for the kiddie seats. Thus I think I'll probably go with a Ford C.Max. Tough call though.

M135i has Isofix...

[Axel350Z]

Best looking car ever.
Imagine cruising around in Cannes in that!

Would be like this I reckon..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iyeUcFKRv4

[Galileo]

With looks like that, if it took off vertically I wouldn't be suprised. And at that price I'd bloody well insist it did!

Edited by Galileo on Monday 21st October 16:15

[Rawwr]

Axel350Z said:

Best looking car ever.

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No.

[Davey S2]

Gash.

Lambos are supposed to be outrageous but that just looks naff.

[Axel350Z]

Rawwr said:

Axel350Z said:

Best looking car ever.

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No.

Should I have added "..in my opinion" ?

[dave7692]

If it comes in Black that could be the "Batmobile Roadster"

[Twoshoe]

Tssk - no mention of cup-holders.

[SevenR]

It's overpriced no doubt, but I love to own it and would love to drive it.

[MonkeySpanker]

Sorry but................

[Tuvra]

E65Ross said:

I love the aventador but this really looks a bit too "try hard" in my opinion.

Considerably more expensive than a P1 or LaFerrari too.

My first thoughts exactly.

[TaylotS2K]

Good to see Lamborghini using the Lego Technics design team for this one.

TBH - most of you are missing the point with this car. It's to implement materials and design features to be carried over to higher production road cars whilst putting it into a package where they can sell a few to recoup some money.

Edited by TaylotS2K on Monday 21st October 12:13

[WCZ]

price aside it's a great car, amazing performance / track ability and crazy hypercar looks <3