Lamborghini Reventon | Sports Cars

CONCEPT CARS / STRANGE VEHICLES / SPORTS CARS / BOATS & SUBS

Home > Sports cars > Lamborghini Reventon

Year	2008
Engine	6.5 litre V-12
Transmission	6-speed, manual AWD
Max speed	200 + mph
0-60 mph	3.4 seconds
Horsepower	640 bhp @ 8000 rpm
weight	-

The styling is based on that of modern jets

The Lamborghini Reventon was one of the stars of the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. In fact it pretty much stole the show.

The outrageous Reventon is a limited edition (only 20 were made) supercar based on the Lamborghini LP640 but with even more extreme body styling. Power for the Reventon comes from the same 640 horsepower, 6.5 litre V12 driving the LP640, and as such the performance is identical.

The appearance of the Lamborghini Reventon is designed to echo that of modern combat jets, with angular, radar evading lines and jagged detailing around the rear window and engine lid. Even the color, a totally new hue: Grey Barra, a mid opaque grey without the usual shine highlights the aeronautic theme. However, thanks to the metallic particles, in the sun the color features surprising depth.

This play of opaque and luster is also featured on the wheel rims, especially created for the Lamborghini Reventon. Brilliant carbon fins are screwed onto the opaque black aluminum spokes, not only creating a visual effect but a turbine effect also ensures optimum cooling for the powerful ceramic brake discs.

The front end of the Lamborghini Reventon is characterized by the acute angle of the central 'arrow' and by the powerful forward-facing air intakes supplying cooling air to the carbon-ceramic brake discs and 6-piston calipers.

Naturally, the doors on the Lamborghini Reventon open upwards - since the Countach this has been a symbol of the V12 Lamborghini production line. Below the doors, the asymmetric spoilers highlight the method with which a Lamborghini fulfills its function: the spoiler on the driver's side is large to increase the flow of oil to the radiator. On the right side of the vehicle, the spoiler is flat because here it only has to ensure the smooth airflow below the floor. The aerodynamically optimized under-floor structure terminates at the rear with a diffuser featuring an accentuated shape. This guarantees excellent road grip and stability even at 211 mph (340 km/h).

The bodywork of the Reventon is made from a composite carbon fiber material, which is glued and riveted to the chassis formed from steel and carbon fibre.

Inside the Lamborghini Reventon the designers have used top-quality Alcantara, carbon, aluminum, and leather and the interior layout is inspired by the next generation jet cockpits: just like in modern airplanes, the instruments comprise three TFT liquid crystal displays with innovative display modes. At the touch of a button, the driver can choose from three vehicle information display modes. The instruments are housed in a structure milled from a solid aluminum block, protected by a carbon fiber casting.

The G-Force-Meter is also completely new: this display shows the dynamic drive forces, longitudinal acceleration during acceleration and braking, as well as transversal acceleration around bends. These forces are represented in the Reventon by the movement of a sphere within a circuit depending on the direction and intensity of the acceleration. A similar instrument can be found in high performance airplanes. Formula One teams also use a similar device to analyze dynamic forces.

Similar and related vehicles: