The Lamborghini Centenario has been unveiled by the firm in honor of its founder Ferruccio Lamborghini’s 100th birthday. The limited edition hypercar, like other Lambos, is powered by a naturally aspirated V12 that produces 760 horsepower; it has no turbos, blowers, or other tricks—just pure Italian might. Driving this automobile on the racetrack, with its redline upped by 100 rpm to 8600, will be in your memory forever. In addition to the engine, the lightweight carbon fiber body, monocoque, and wheels help the Centenario reach 60 mph in less than 2.8 seconds, bringing the car’s total weight down to 3351 pounds.
In keeping with the brand’s history of bold designs, the Centenario ups the ante with its exterior made of carbon fiber and accented with the brand’s distinctive yellow. It appears more like a malevolent Aventador. A wing that extends automatically at high speeds, an air diffuser, and Y-shaped LED tail lights are located on the back.
Turning the 193-inch-long Centenario around in Monaco and the French Riviera can provide some challenges. In order to significantly reduce the turning radius, this permanent all-wheel drive system will use a clever gimmick whereby the rear wheels rotate in the opposite direction of the front wheels.
The Centenario has scissor doors, as if the added oomph factor wasn’t enough. A 10.1-inch infotainment system and carbon fiber sport seats are included, and the buyer can personalize the other elements to suit their preferences. It is possible to add two cameras in the cabin to capture drag days or unique tracks. This is used in conjunction with the performance data recorder to record lap times, g-forces, and speeds.
The company intends to build just 40 of the Centenarios, 20 coupes and 20 roadsters, at a cost of $1.9 million each (at today’s exchange rate). Before you call your banker in Zurich, let me tell you that all 40 have already been sold out to an elite clientele. Only a select few will be able to park the Centenario in their garages. Lamborghini wants the Centenario to be driven and accelerate, not just sit in a collector’s climate-controlled garage.
