We should have expected something this mad for Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary,
but somehow we were still surprised. The Veneno is simply jaw-dropping.
It may not be the most beautiful
supercar, but it is still one of the coolest. I still have to remind myself
that I am actually looking at photos of it rather than a concept drawing or a
computer generation.
But the Veneno isn’t all looks and no
go. The name is Spanish for “poison” and boy is that appropriate. The naturally
aspirated V12 – because turbos are for sissies – hammers out 750 horsepower.
This Italian thunderclap will bring to 60 in 2.8 seconds, probably faster than
sound can leave your body during a terrified scream.
The big wing on the back is encouraging.
Either it will help keep the car on the road or it means that the Veneno is in
accordance with FAA regulations, which is good until you realize that means it
was designed to fly. Gulp.
It gets better too, because Lambo has
recently gone ahead with a convertible version. The “poison” Spyder is just as
fast, and even more mental. With speeds approaching 220 mph in an open top car,
lets just say you are going to need goggles.
Even the batmobile looks tame in
comparison to the Veneno and it probably costs less too.
Want one? That’s a silly question. Of
course you do. Unfortunately, the three hard tops are already spoken for, but
there will be nine roadsters. They may cost an extra half million dollars, but
for something like this thats almost a bargain.
And hey we can all dream. After all,
that’s the point of this list.
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