Lamborghini Centenario Roadster revealed

The Lamborghini Centenario Roadster, a convertible version of the Aventador-based Centenario Coupe, has been unveiled at the Monterey Car Week. Limited to 20 units, all models of the special-edition Centenario Roadster have already sold out at a starting price of £1.73 million (about Rs 15.24 crore).

Both the Roadster and its Coupe sibling, which also sold out ahead of its Geneva motor show reveal in March, have been made to commemorate Ferruccio Lamborghini’s 100th birthday.
The Centenario Roadster, like its sibling, uses Lamborghini’s naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12engine with power ramped up to 770hp – around 20hp more than the Aventador SV. Maximum revs have also increased from 8,350rpm to 8,600rpm. Weighing in at 1,570kg, the Centenario Roadster is about 50kg heavier than its coupé iteration.

The Centenario Roadster completes the 0-100ph sprint in 2.9sec, 0.1sec slower than its sibling, while a top speed of 350kph is claimed.

The carmaker said that the Roadster displays a new design direction for Lamborghini accentuated by clean surfaces and superb reflections as ‘form follows function’. Built on a carbon-fibre monocoque with carbon-fibre body parts, the Roadster’s design includes an extending rear wing for increased downforce at speed. According to vehicle dynamic conditions and the driving mode chosen, the wing extends to 150mm and rotates up to 15deg for optimal aerodynamic efficiency in high-performance conditions, claims Lamborghini.

The model employs rear-wheel steering for increasing agility and uses Pirelli PZero tyres, sitting on a set of bespoke rims – 20 inches in size at the front and 21 inches at the rear. The wheels’ fan shape design hide ducts extracting hot air from the carbon ceramic brakes.

The model also gets a new infotainment system with 10.1-inch touchscreen which enables internet browsing and Apple CarPlay.

For track enthusiasts, the system includes a telemetry function so drivers can record and compare speeds, times, lateral and G force data, while two optional interior cameras can record the experience.

Lamborghini boss Stefano Domenicali said, “We are proud to unleash Centenario’s further potential in the form of a classic roadster; the perfect harmony between innovation and timeless design. This unique engineering achievement is a befitting tribute to Lamborghini’s extraordinary past and a preview of its brilliant future.”