The Lamborghini Veneno, celebrating 50 years of auto excellence

Talk about a supercar showstopper. At the Geneva Motor Show 2013, one set of wheels stood out, and it’s from Lamborghini. It shouldn’t come as no surprise that this powerhouse carmaker should come up with something spectacular; it is, after all, celebrating its 50th year in the industry.

And by “something spectacular”, we mean the Lamborghini Veneno.

Unfortunately, there are only three units of the Lamborghini Veneno, and it’s already sold out. However, although you won’t be able to have it any time soon, it’s still very much worth checking out what the fuss and furor is all about.

Combining fun and style with aerodynamics and stability

In the Lamborghini Veneno prototype, Automobili Lamborghini has come up with a racing super sports car that offers both optimum aerodynamics and stability on (and off!) the road. The top speed for this car is at 355 kilometers per hour, with the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km in only 2.8 seconds.

If you’re wondering why that is, it could be attributed in large part to its design. It has a maximum output of 552 kW / 750 hp, and a 7-speed ISR transmission that boasts 5 driving modes, allowing you to shift really fast.

Lightweight and Innovative.

Lamborghini has become more and more innovative over the years with the design as well as the materials they use in the manufacture of their cars. The Veneno boasts a lightweight design that mainly makes use of carbon fiber. It has a power-to-weight ratio of 1.93 kg/hp (4.25 lbs/hp) . And it’s not just the outer skin or exterior that is made of carbon fiber.

Carbon-fiber materials.

It’s not just the exterior that utilizes carbon fiber. Even the interior is made of carbon fiber monocoque. The bucket seats make use of Forged Composite, while the entire cockpit, as well as the headliner, is designed with lightweight woven CarbonSkin. Both these carbon fiber innovations are proprietary technologies of Lamborghini.

Carbon fiber interior.

Cornering stability is also very much valued when it comes to sports cars, and you can appreciate how the Lamborghini Veneno’s rear design allows for quick and smooth turns and maneuvers. Downforce peak is increased by the presence of a splitter working its wonders on the four exhaust pipes. Airflow and ventilation is not a problem at all, and even the lights are incorporated seamlessly into the functionality and design of the Veneno.

Cornering stability.

Veneno is named after one of the strongest and most aggressive fighting bulls in history. It’s so strong that it has reached legendary heights, and that is clearly what Lamborghini hoped to accomplish with this prototype design.

Check out photos from the unveiling of the Veneno during the Geneva Motor Show 2013.

The Veneno unveiled.

The Veneno unveiled.

The Veneno unveiled.

The Veneno unveiled.

The Veneno unveiled.

The Veneno unveiled.