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Lamborghini Reveals Breathtaking Centenario Roadster
Lamborghini Reveals Breathtaking Centenario Roadster-November 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:45

Lamborghini has unveiled the extremely limited edition Centenario Roadster, of which only 20 will be built. All of them have already been pre-sold at more than 2-million Euros (R30 million) a pop.

The Centenario Roadster follows on from the recent Coupé variant, which was also limited to 20 units. Both cars were developed to commemorate the centenary of the brand's founder, Ferruccio Lamborghini, and are also said to embody a new design direction for the brand.

The Centenario Roadster features a carbonfibre monocoque, as well as body parts made from thissame lightweight, but immensely strong material. Lamborghini paid particular attention to the aerodynamics of this open design in an effort to both reduce turbulence in the cabin, as well as to enchance downforce. The extending rear wing provides huge downforce at high speeds and the Centenario is further equippd with rear-wheel steering for increased agility and stability. The car is alsofitted with Lamborghini's magneto rheological suspension and Lamborghini Dynamic Steering (LDS). The Independent Shifting Rod (ISR) transmission, first seen in the Aventador, is fitted.

Powered by the most powerful engine produced by Lamborghini to date, the Centenario Roadster is said to "easily reach 350 kph", at which speed the naturally aspirated V12 behind the seats must be making glorious music. The engine delivers 566 kW, enough to rocket the Centenario Roadster to 100 kph in 2.9 seconds.

Cabin offers all the mod-cons, including an advanced touchscreen info-tainment system and Apple CarPlay.

Perhaps surprisingly, the Centenario Roadster is no bare-boned speed machine– it is actually quite luxurious inside. You get satellite navigation and a high-definition 10.1-inch touchscreen through which you can browse the Internet, check your e-mail and social media and use online applications such as web radio. Apple CarPlay is also part of the mix. And for those drivers who will be pushing their pricey collector's pieces to the limit, there is a sophisticated telemetry function that allows you to record and compare speeds, lateral and G-force data.

See Lamborghini unveil the Centenario Roadster during the Monterey Car Week in California;

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