Lamborghini today revealed its new Centenario at the Geneva auto show -- a limited production model of which it will produce just 40 examples -- and then proceeded to announce all of them have been spoken for, at a price of 1.75 million Euros apiece.
The Centenario -- the name pays tribute to the 100th anniversary of company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini's birth -- is a "one-off," suggesting that Lambo was keen to create a future collectible that no doubt will eventually command big dough down the road among the brand's loyalists.
A full carbon-fibre body houses a naturally aspirated V12 making 770 hp -- enough shove to move the 1,520 kg car from zero to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, and to 300 km/h in 23.5. Putting that power to the rear wheels -- no AWD here -- is a seven-speed "independent shifting rod" transmission, and big carbon ceramic brakes haul the car to a stop from 100 km/h in just 30 metres of pavement.
A power-extending rear wing boosts high-speed downforce, and a rear-wheel steering setup improves low-speed agility by turning the rear wheels in the opposite direction to the fronts, while they transition to moving in the same direction at high speeds for added stability. Staggered wheels size 20 inches up front and 21 in the rear are bolted to Lambo's magnetorheological suspension.
One of the few features not dedicated to making the Centenario incredibly quick is a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system that incorporates navigation, Apple CarPlay, and allows Internet browsing.
However, even the 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system helps make the car fast: when you're not using it for navigation, Apple's CarPlay smartphone integration, or Internet browsing, flip over to its telemetry screen to record lap times, speeds and g-forces. As if to emphasize the Centenario's affinity for the racetrack, the front trunk provides space for a pair of race helmets.
"It is the most fitting tribute to Ferruccio Lamborghini in his centenary year: a man who created an exceptional brand, believed that anything was possible, and produced extraordinary, iconic cars," said Lambo CEO Stephan Winkelmann. "The Centenario is a super sports car for Ferruccio Lamborghini and the future he and we believe in today."
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