Cars
Eric Killorin
Tue Mar 05 2013 01:07:18 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Have an extra $4.6M to spend - then I have a car for you!
Celebrating 50 years in business in the automotive industry is no small feat. We’ve all seen them come and go. Yet, Lamborghini lasts and in great style.
Witness the new Lamborghini Veneno. She’s a 740 horsepower 6.5 liter V12 monster, with a seven-speed transmission, a top speed of 220 mph, and a 0-62 time in less than three seconds. However, is you are spending near $5M for a car, I don’t think that you are interested in these specs. Undoubtedly you are more interested in exclusivity and bragging rights. Consider that a given.
I’m struck by it’s angular design and wonder if it will endure (think Cadillac XLR). However, the Gallardo has been a great seller despite it’s similar styling. I’m reminded of automotive origami. So many folds.
http://www.lamborghini.com/en/home/#!slide/1579
Euro Trash
Tue Mar 05 2013 01:19:52 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Over the top, check out the concept BMW i8.
Dave Beckley
Tue Mar 05 2013 17:51:24 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
I know paddle shifters offers a lot of advantages, but when I see a beast like this I feel that I would just be disappointed driving it without a stick and clutch
Antonio Rossi
Wed Mar 06 2013 19:43:52 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
I'm saving my pennies! only about 459,999,999 to go
asymetrx
Wed Mar 06 2013 21:27:08 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
I dunno, I think Lamborghini lost their minds with this one. Give me an Aventador over this any day of the week.
Mother Trucker
Tue Mar 05 2013 14:15:05 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
You beat me to it! I just saw these photos last night. The Veneo pays homage to the wild, over the top Lambos like the Countach. Form over function and not giving a crap. This car looks like a hot mess, and at $5M, I would expect far more that 740 hp. Nevertheless, I'd drive the crap out of it.
Wed Mar 06 2013 18:53:54 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
@ EuroTrash - YES! Just because a car's expensive, doesn't mean its worth oggling over! For any of you sad folks who haven't heard of the i8 yet... http://www.bmw-i.com/en_ww/bmw-i8/
Henry Bored
Wed Mar 06 2013 20:57:34 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The paddle shifters execute shifts far faster than any person could, while rev-matching at the same time. I love to drive a sporty standard as much as anyone, but this just seems like too much car to be shifting yourself.
Mick Hannick
Thu Mar 07 2013 15:34:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Rearward visibility was not part of the design discussion, apparently.