Any concerns that Lamborghini under Stefano Domenicali may lose some of its silliness have been dismissed at Pebble Beach with the reveal of the Centenario Roadster. Just in case
the coupe
wasn't wild enough, right?
Imagine what you could lose in that diffuser
The key changes over the hardtop are another 50kg (so now 1,570kg dry), another 250,000 euros and a new paint colour also - 'Argento Centenario', unique to the Roadster. As far as design changes go, Lamborghini says "Each component is stylistically relevant and actively participates in the improvement of performance in terms of drag, downforce and engine cooling." So to compensate for the missing roof, there's a new front windscreen and a channel behind the headrests to ensure the least turbulence possible for the two passengers; the latter apparently benefits rear downforce as well, but of course the extendable rear wing remains.
Similarly much of the other distinguishing features from the coupe have made it to the Roadster, including the outrageous rear diffuser and the all carbon body. Also like the hardtop Centenario, this car features the same 770hp V12 and the new four-wheel steering as well.
Unsurprisingly, despite a two million euro price, every single Centenario Roadster is sold already. Still, at least all customers can specify any colour they wish through the Ad Personam personalisation program; if you like it, this car features Terra di California Alcantara with Bianco Polar leather. As for the tangible stuff to take from the Centenario, the updated interior (there's even Apple CarPlay now) seems a certainty for an Aventador facelift, along with the four-wheel steering. Or could it really preview a future design direction? Let's wait and see!