Lamborghini is a very unique and exclusive manufacturer, we all know that, but we also know that there’s a hierarchy within its lineup that varies significantly both in terms of rarity and, as a result, pricing. While mass-production models like the Huracán and Aventador are the most common, other ones - such as the Lamborghini Centenario or Sian FKP 37 dial things up by quite a bit.
But there’s one specific Lamborghini model that stands above the rest, sitting comfortably on the pinnacle of the brand’s worldwide desirability scale: the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster. Unveiled in December 2014 with a $4.5 million sticker price, only 9 Veneno Roadster units exist, and their prices have skyrocketed.
It’s hard to put an exact price on such an exclusive model, but while a Lamborghini Veneno Roadster pulled in about $8.3 million in a 2019 auction, another unit was recently put up for sale for a whopping price of $11 million. Regardless, the Veneno Roadster is undoubtedly the most expensive Lamborghini ever manufactured, here’s why.
The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster Is Extremely Rare
When it comes to multi-million dollar supercars, exclusivity and desirability are far more responsible for their ridiculous asking prices than outright performance and design. That’s exactly the case with the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster. It’s the roofless version of the 2013 Veneno Coupe, and even though Lamborghini only sold three of those to the public - essentially making it three times rarer than the Roadster, the open-top Veneno is still more valuable as of now. However, both are extremely rare in comparison to other Lamborghini makes, which justifies their insane values.
Other ultra-rare Lambos come in the form of the gorgeous Centenario - built to honor Ferruccio Lamborghini’s 100th birthday and limited to just 20 coupes and 20 roadsters, or the batmobile-style Reventon, limited to just 20 coupes and 15 roadsters.
The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster’s Design Is Completely Nuts
The other distinctive factor that separates the Veneno from all other Lamborghinis in existence is its extreme design, which was immensely polarizing upon release. Some believe it to be way over the top, while others appreciate just that, but it’s a showstopper either way, and for what it’s worth, Lamborghini says the overall design is more functional than people think.
Despite being heavily based on the Aventador, the Lamborghini Veneno and Veneno Roadster both make use of heavy exterior modifications. Up front, the super sports car features an ultra-aggressive sloping hood with multiple contortions, spokes towards the windshield, massive air outlets, and large overslung fenders with integrated foot-and-a-half-long headlights with Y-shaped running lights. They feed into a double carbon fiber splitter with multiple louvers and canards in what makes for a design that makes the Veneno’s Aventador-based body nearly indistinguishable. Down the flank, it boasts distinctive multi-spoke center locking carbon fiber wheels, tasteful side skirts that stay in line with the fender extensions, and gigantic radiator air inlets.
Lastly, from the rear, the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster displays a glorious carbon fiber wing that meets with a large central fin, a sleek Y-shaped light bar, a massive diffuser with integrated air outlets, and a quad-exhaust system with two outlets stacked on above the others. Inside, the most expensive Lamborghini looks similar to its Aventador brother, but makes extensive use of carbon fiber in what the manufacturer calls ‘Carbon Skin’. It's also worth mentioning that the Veneno Roadster isn't exactly a convertible, since it's actually completely devoid of a roof and is always exposed.
The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster Has Impressive Credentials
Just because the Veneno isn’t exactly known for its performance doesn’t mean it isn’t a monstrous driving machine, especially when it’s based on the already impressive Aventador. It features a 6.5-liter 60-degree V12 that delivers a maximum output of 750 horsepower along with 509 pound-feet of torque, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all-four wheels. Because of its open-top characteristics, the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster takes a tick longer to get from 0-60, getting the job done in 2.9 seconds while on its way to a top speed of 220 blistering miles per hour.
The Veneno Roadster’s body and chassis is also optimized for performance. It makes use of a carbon fiber monocoque with aluminum front and rear frames, as well as body panels composed of carbon fiber and steel. Suspension-wise, it opts for front and rear monotube dampers with pushrods and 3 different driving configurations. Incredibly responsive steering, braking power, and sticky Pirelli P Zero tyres complete the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster’s impressive driving capabilities.
That pretty much sums up the mind-blowing characteristics that make the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster the most expensive Lambo in the brand’s extensive history. With only 9 units and an average value of about $10,000,000, it's practically as mythical as a unicorn, which is why you probably won’t ever see one in person.
Source: Lamborghini