Category: Lamborghini (Page 8 of 8)

Geneva/Sant’Agata Bolognese, 04.03.2013 – 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