Andy_Bangle Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 It's a £3.1 million V12 Special. The new Lamborghini hypercar is named the Veneno, said to mean "poison" in Spanish. It is built on the carbon-fibre monocoque chassis of the Aventador LP700-4, using an upgraded version of the latter's 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated V12 that produces 740hp instead of 700-horses, and can hit a top speed of 220mph (354km/h). Power is transmitted to all-four wheels via a 7-speed robotized manual gearbox. Lamborghini has put a price tag of £3.1 million on the Veneno, but before you prepare to sell your house, kidneys and your grand-children's future, you may want to know that the Italian carmaker has already sold all three cars… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 That is the 's car if ever there was one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I love it that car makers will still build outrageous cars. I saw an Aventador on the M1 at Luton on Friday PM. In orange/red. What a beast. It is soooo long. It looked fantastic, especially next to all the usual drab cars that were around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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theduisbergkid Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I remember when Supercars weren't ostentatious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I remember when Supercars weren't ostentatious... That's why these are Hypercars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I remember when Supercars weren't ostentatious... But apparently were a real handful to drive and stupidly unreliable. All forgiven though by looking the way they did But hey, you could have an Audighini that looks like a Merc SLR for 3.1M - why not* * I can think of several reasons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 That's why these are Hypercars That's just a made-up word. Hyperbollox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 So have Lambo run out of famous fighting bulls to name their cars after...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I'd imagine it is something to do with the horse meat scandal. Maybe we can expect names such as Elgar, Redrum, Best Mate or Desert Orchindto be gracing our (Sloane St) roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 So have Lambo run out of famous fighting bulls to name their cars after...? You know, for an Italian company, I never got why they use Spanish names? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) I never got why they use Spanish names? :znalika: In 1962, Ferruccio Lamborghini visited the Seville ranch of Don Eduardo, a renowned breeder of Spanish fighting bulls. Lamborghini, a Taurus himself, was so impressed by the majestic Miura animals that he decided to adopt a raging bull as the emblem for the auto company. Future Lamborghinis would delve deep into bullfighting history. The lovely, understated Islero was named after the bull which killed the legendary Manolete on September 8, 1947. Reventón killed the Mexican bullfighter Félix Guzmán in 1943. Diablo was another Miura from the late 19th century. In a twist, the Espada is named after the long sword used in bullfights. Edited March 4, 2013 by Andy_Bangle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Oh look, Bangle's found WikiSmartArse.com Cheers for that. I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) Oh look, Bangle's found WikiSmartArse.com I plagiarise from wherever I can, how else do you think I got my MSc Hey, the embargo has been lifted so can now post the hi-res pictures ... Edited March 4, 2013 by Andy_Bangle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Hey, the embargo has been lifted so can now post the hi-res pictures ... Embargo and Bangle. In the same sentence? That's like Duisberg saying "Hey, Bangle, don't tell anyone about that session we had with Olga from the Volga and those squirrels, will you?" :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 This reminds me of the Gemballa thingamebob. Utterly bonkers to look at and I'm sure it goes like stink, but completely meh. Especially considering there are three and they're all sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I think my dream, outrageous Lambo is still the Aventador J(ota)... I even have a bright red lid I could wear while driving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I thought a Veneno was one of those Mercedes A Class MPV things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Is the new F something from Ferrari being launched today ... or at Geneva? The F40, 50 and Enzo equivalent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Is the new F something from Ferrari being launched today ... or at Geneva? The F40, 50 and Enzo equivalent. Funny you should say that ... I've got the pictures here, will start a new thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 The Ferrari LaFerrari. Or in French, the Ferrari The Ferrari. STOOOPID name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 One spotted out in the wild - looks and sounds barking mental! engine starts at 1:20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collease Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Sounds like it's growling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Such an ugly car. I fear for lambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Is that gear indicator big enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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