The 2017 Lamborghini Centenario was a tribute to the 100th anniversary of founder Ferruccio Lamborghini’s birth and coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Miura’s debut at the 1966 Geneva Auto Show.
This perfect timing led to the unveiling of the flamboyant Centenario at the 2016 Geneva Auto Show, with a limited production of 20 coupes and 20 roadsters, all of which were swiftly sold despite the $2 million price tag.
Hand-built in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, this 2017 Centenario is an exclusive model. It stands as one of the few models specially built for delivery to the U.S., and uniquely finished in the striking Nero Alderbaran with red trim. Its appearance is nothing short of awe-inspiring, resembling a spacecraft with an aggressive stance, poised to leap into hyperspace.
Using the V12 architecture, the Centenario’s naturally aspirated engine produces 770 hp and powers from 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, and from 0-300 km/h in 23.5 seconds with a top speed of more than 350 km/h. Braking from 100 km/h to standstill is achieved in 30 meters. A monocoque and body in full carbon fiber provide a low weight of 1,520 kg and a weight to power ratio of just 1.97 kg/hp.
The car’s aerodynamic design includes an extending rear wing providing more downforce at high speeds. The introduction of rear-wheel steering provides increased agility and stability, and an innovative touchscreen provides connected infotainment, including internet browsing and Apple CarPlay.
| BODYWORK | ||
| BODY TYPE | 2 seater fixed-head coupé | |
| NUMBER OF DOORS | 2 | |
| DESIGNER | ||
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS | ||
| WHEELBASE | 2700 mm | 106.3 inches |
| TRACK/TREAD (FRONT) | 1748 mm | 68.8 inches |
| TRACK/TREAD (REAR) | 1709 mm | 67.3 inches |
| LENGTH | 4924 mm | 193.9 inches |
| WIDTH | 2062 mm | 81.2 inches |
| HEIGHT | 1143 mm | 45 inches |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | ||
| LENGTH:WHEELBASE RATIO | 1.82 | |
| KERB WEIGHT | 1520 kg | 3351 lb |
| WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION | ||
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | ||
| AERODYNAMICS | ||
| DRAG COEFFICIENT | ||
| FRONTAL AREA | ||
| CDA | ||
| POWERTRAIN | ||
| ENGINE TYPE | naturally aspirated petrol | |
| ENGINE MANUFACTURER | Lamborghini | |
| ENGINE CODE | L539 | |
| CYLINDERS | V 12 in 60° vee | |
| CAPACITY | 6.5 litre 6498 cc (396.532 cu in) | |
| BORE × STROKE | 95 × 76.4 mm 3.74 × 3.01 in | |
| BORE/STROKE RATIO | 1.24 | |
| VALVE GEAR | double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 48 valves in total | |
| MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT | 770 PS (759 bhp) (566 kW) at 8500 rpm | |
| MAXIMUM TORQUE | 690 Nm (509 ft·lb) (70.4 kgm) at 5500 rpm | |
| SPECIFIC OUTPUT | 87.1 kW/litre 118.4 ps/litre 116.8 bhp/litre 1.91 bhp/cu in | |
| SPECIFIC TORQUE | 106.19 Nm/litre 1.28 ft·lb/cu3 | |
| ENGINE CONSTRUCTION | aluminium block & head | |
| SUMP | dry sumped | |
| COMPRESSION RATIO | 11.8:1 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM | Lamborghini fuel injection | |
| BMEP (BRAKE MEAN EFFECTIVE PRESSURE) | 1334.4 kPa (193.5 psi) | |
| MAXIMUM RPM | 8600 rpm | |
| CRANKSHAFT BEARINGS | ||
| ENGINE COOLANT | Water | |
| UNITARY CAPACITY | 541.5 cc | |
| ASPIRATION | Normal | |
| COMPRESSOR | N/A | |
| INTERCOOLER | None | |
| CATALYTIC CONVERTER | Y | |
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| ACCELERATION 0-80KM/H (50MPH) | ||
| ACCELERATION 0-60MPH | ||
| ACCELERATION 0-100KM/H | 2.8 s | |
| ACCELERATION 0-160KM/H (100MPH) | ||
| STANDING QUARTER-MILE | ||
| STANDING KILOMETRE | ||
| MAXIMUM SPEED | 350 km/h (217 mph) | |
| POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO | Higher is better 506.28 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.51 PS/kg 372.36 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.37 kW/kg 499.34 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.5 bhp/kg 0.22 bhp/lb | |
| WEIGHT-TO-POWER RATIO | Lower is better 2.69 kg/kW 4.49 lb/bhp | |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION | ||
| FUEL CONSUMPTION | 24.7/10.7/16.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined | |
| UNIVERSAL FUEL CONSUMPTION (CALCULATED FROM THE ABOVE) | ||
| LITRES/100KM | 24.7/10.7/16.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined | |
| KM/LITRE | 4.0/9.3/6.2 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined | |
| UK MPG | 11.4/26.4/17.7 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined | |
| US MPG | 9.5/22.0/14.7 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined | |
| CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS | 370.0 g/km NEDC | |
| CARFOLIO CALCULATED CO2 ? | ||
| VED BAND (UK) | M | |
| CO2 EFFIZIENZ (DE) | G | |
| CHASSIS | ||
| ENGINE POSITION | mid | |
| ENGINE LAYOUT | longitudinal | |
| DRIVE WHEELS | all wheel drive | |
| TORQUE SPLIT | ||
| STEERING | power assisted rack & pinion | |
| TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK | ||
| TURNING CIRCLE | ||
| FRONT SUSPENSION | ||
| REAR SUSPENSION | ||
| WHEEL SIZE FRONT | 9J x 20 | |
| WHEEL SIZE REAR | 13J x 21 | |
| TYRES FRONT | 255/30 ZR 20 | |
| TYRES REAR | 355/25 ZR 21 | |
| BRAKES F/R | VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS | |
| FRONT BRAKE DIAMETER | 400 mm | |
| REAR BRAKE DIAMETER | 380 mm | |
| BRAKED AREA | ||
| GEARBOX | 7 speed automatic | |
| TOP GEAR RATIO | ||
| FINAL DRIVE RATIO | ||
| GENERAL | ||
| CARFOLIO.COM ID | 492536 | |
| PRODUCTION TOTAL | 20 | |
