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Press Release
In the year of its 50th anniversary Automobili Lamborghini is
presenting an extremely exclusive model at the Geneva Motor Show 2013.
Only three unique units of the Lamborghini Veneno will be built and
sold. Its design is consistently focused on optimum aerodynamics and
cornering stability, giving the Veneno the real dynamic experience of a
racing prototype, yet it is fully homologated for the road. With a
maximum output of 552 kW / 750 hp, the Veneno accelerates from 0 to 100
km/h in just 2.8 seconds and the top speed for this street-legal racing
car stands at 355 km/h. It is priced at three million Euros plus tax –
and all three units have already been sold to customers.
The Lamborghini Veneno features a twelve-cylinder power unit with a
displacement of 6.5 liters, an extremely fast-shifting 7-speed ISR
transmission with 5 driving modes and permanent all-wheel drive, as well
as a racing chassis with pushrod suspension and horizontal
spring/damper units. Above all, however, the Veneno benefits from the
very special expertise that Automobili Lamborghini possesses in the
development and execution of carbon-fiber materials – the complete
chassis is produced as a CFRP monocoque, as is the outer skin of this
extreme sports car. The inside, too, features innovative,
Lamborghini-patented materials such as Forged Composite and CarbonSkin.
Fully in keeping with the tradition of the brand, the name of the
Veneno originates from a legendary fighting bull.
Veneno is the name of one of the strongest and most aggressive fighting
bulls ever. He is also famous for being one of the fastest bulls in the
history of bullfighting. His name became popular in 1914, when he
fatally wounded the famous torero José Sánchez Rodríguez during the
bullfight in the arena Sanlúcar de Barrameda’s, Andalusia, Spain.
The Design
The Lamborghini Veneno brings the aerodynamic efficiency of a racing
prototype to the road. Every detail of its form pursues a clear function
– exceptional dynamics, optimum downforce with minimal drag and perfect
cooling of the high-performance engine. Yet the Veneno is unmistakably a
Lamborghini; it sticks firmly to the consistent design philosophy of
all the super sports cars from Sant’Agata Bolognese. That includes the
extreme proportions, as well as the powerfully arrow-shaped front end
and the interplay between razor-sharp lines and precise surfaces.
The entire front end of the Lamborghini Veneno has been laid out for
perfect airflow and downforce. The front end works as a large
aerodynamic wing. Large channels guide the air to the outlets in the
front hood and in front of the windshield, as well as to the front
wheels. Characteristic for Lamborghini is the Y shape of the angular
headlamps that reach well into the fenders as well as the scissor doors.
The division of the fenders from the car body is a reference to the
world of sport prototypes and optimizes at the same time the aerodynamic
flow. The side line of the Veneno is therefore dominated by enormous
sills and the mighty wheel arches front and rear. Here, too,
sophisticated aerodynamics ensure perfect airflow to the large openings
for engine cooling and intake air.
Just like the front end, the rear of the Veneno has also been
optimized for underbody aerodynamics and high speed cornering stability.
The smooth underbody transitions into a substantial diffuser framing
the four sizable exhaust pipes divided by a splitter to increase the
level of downforce peak. Large openings serve to ventilate the engine
bay and manage the airflow to the rear wing, with the only sealed area
at the rear being reserved for the license plate. The rear lights,
including brake lights, indicator lights and fog lights, pick up the Y
theme as well. The engine cover sports six wedge-shaped openings, with
the focus here, too, on optimum dissipation of heat from the engine. The
engine cover extends into a large central “shark” fin, which improves
efficiency during braking and rear-end stability, by delivering
additional downforce at high yaw angles and thus increasing the
high-speed cornering performance.
The adjustable rear wing’s design is the product of Motorsport
experience and extensive aerodynamic simulation to ensure the best
performance of rear wing interaction with rear diffuser air flow.
The exclusive alloy wheels measure 20 inches at the front and 21
inches at the rear and are equipped with center mountings. Their design
is also determined by aerodynamic functionality – a carbon-fiber ring
around the wheel rim works like a turbine to deliver additional cooling
air to the carbon-ceramic brake discs.
The Veneno is painted in an all-new, grey metallic-look color with
individual parts gleaming in the black of the visible carbon-fiber
structure. The only car to display all three colors of the Italian flag
as an accent is the car shown at Geneva, the unit which will remain
property of Lamborghini. The three cars sold to customers each feature a
single color of the Italian national flag, together a triology in
green, white and red accents and thus representing each a unique piece.
The Technology
The Veneno is further proof of Automobili Lamborghini’s unique
competence in CFRP-based lightweight design. A monocoque made from
carbon-fiber reinforced polymer forms the basis of the Veneno. It is
largely similar to the Aventador monocoque – as are the aluminum
sub-frames front and rear – although its form has been adapted to the
new design. All exterior parts are made from CFRP. The Veneno meets all
safety and registration requirements worldwide, and naturally also
incorporates a full complement of safety systems from airbags through to
the adapted ESP handling system.
Carbon fiber dominates the interior of the Veneno, too. The carbon
fiber monocoque becomes visible inside the car in the area of the
central tunnel and the sills. The two lightweight bucket seats are made
from Lamborghini’s patented Forged Composite. The woven carbon-fiber
CarbonSkin® is used to clad the entire cockpit, part of the seats and
the headliner. This unique material is soaked in a very special kind of
resin that stabilizes the fiber structure, while allowing the material
to remain supple. Like a hi-tech fabric, this extremely fine-looking
carbon-fiber matting fits perfectly to any form, and it reduces weight.
The racing personality has been transferred also to the instrument
panel. It has been completely redesigned and now, thanks to an
aggressive graphics and to the introduction of some additional features
like the G-meter, provides all necessary information to the driver for
control of the car.
The systematic, carbon-fiber, lightweight design of the Veneno is not
only visible, it is also evident on the scales: With a dry weight of
just 1,450 kilograms (3,190 pounds), the Veneno is even 125 kilos (275
pounds) lighter than the already extremely lean Aventador. The highly
beneficial power-to-weight ratio of 1.93 kg/hp (4,25 lbs/hp) guarantees a
performance that is nothing short of mind-blowing. Even the stunning
acceleration figure of 2,8 seconds cannot adequately describe it.
Despite an aerodynamic setup configured for extreme downforce, the
Veneno possesses exceptionally low wind resistance which allows it to
reach a top speed of 355 km/h (221 mph).
The twelve-cylinder with a displacement of 6.5 liters is a thrilling
combination of absolute high-revving frenzy and phenomenal pulling
power. Its output has been raised to 552 kW / 750 hp, facilitated
through enlarged intake paths, optimized thermodynamics, a slightly
higher rated rpm and an exhaust system with even lower back pressure.
The ISR manual gearbox, permanent all-wheel drive and pushrod suspension
have all been specifically adjusted to meet the demands of the Veneno.
The Lamborghini Veneno celebrates its first public appearance at the
2013 Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle on show is the number 0, the
Lamborghini test vehicle. Its future has not been determined yet, but it
will allow Lamborghini to continue its activity of testing and
innovation, both on the road and on the race track. The trilogy made of
three unique vehicles will be produced in the course of the year 2013
and handed over to their future owners.
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