Lamborghini’s habit of producing jaw-dropping supercars both in price and appearance is renowned the world over, so naturally the Italian automaker saw fit to celebrate its 50 year anniversary the only way it knew how: by releasing the unrepentant piece of motor porn known as the Lamborghini Veneno (Spanish for “poison”).
The raging bull’s latest creation debuted at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and sports a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated (no turbocharging here) V12 that produces 750 horsepower. Top speed is said to be 221 mph with reported 0-60 time of 2.8 seconds.
Thinking of buying one? Don’t. Lamborghini only made three for sale and they’re all already spoken for. Maybe one will turn up on eBay. In 2050.
The Lamborghini Veneno is a limited production sports car, first exhibited during the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. It is a show piece based on the Lamborghini Aventador and was built to celebrate Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary. The prototype, Car Zero, is finished in grey and includes an Italian flag vinyl on both sides of the car. The engine is a development of the Aventador's 6.5 L V12 and produces 750 PS (552 kW; 740 bhp).
Only three production cars will be produced. There will be a green, white, and red one, each representing a colour of the Italian flag. Car Zero, which was the vehicle on display, will be retained by the factory for the museum. The three production cars will cost €3.12 million each, and all three have been sold.Two are destined for the USA.
Veneno means 'Venom' in Spanish and Portuguese.
