We should have expected something this mad for Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary, but somehow we were still surprised. The Veneno is simply jaw-dropping.
It may not be the most beautiful supercar, but it is still one of the coolest. I still have to remind myself that I am actually looking at photos of it rather than a concept drawing or a computer generation.
But the Veneno isn’t all looks and no go. The name is Spanish for “poison” and boy is that appropriate. The naturally aspirated V12 – because turbos are for sissies – hammers out 750 horsepower. This Italian thunderclap will bring to 60 in 2.8 seconds, probably faster than sound can leave your body during a terrified scream.
The big wing on the back is encouraging. Either it will help keep the car on the road or it means that the Veneno is in accordance with FAA regulations, which is good until you realize that means it was designed to fly. Gulp.
It gets better too, because Lambo has recently gone ahead with a convertible version. The “poison” Spyder is just as fast, and even more mental. With speeds approaching 220 mph in an open top car, lets just say you are going to need goggles.
Even the batmobile looks tame in comparison to the Veneno and it probably costs less too.
Want one? That’s a silly question. Of course you do. They may cost an extra half million dollars, but for something like this almost a bargain.
Inorder to shape this unique character that combines driving fun and safety ,the engineers at Sant'Agata Bolongnese have incorporated extensive modifications in to the LP 550-2.it is not simply a question of moving the transmission to the rear axle ,the vehicle had to be adjusted and tuned in every element of its driving dynamics.this includes springs,dampers,stabilizers and even the tyres.the aerodynamics is also adjusted to take account of the change to power flow.
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