Lamborghini used its presence at the IAA in Frankfurt to launch an open-air version of its radical Reventon coupe. The Reventon convertible will be limited to a very brief run, with the car slated to enter production in the coming months.
Unlike the fixed-roof Reventon, the Roadster will be based on the LP670-4 SuperVeloce, though it will share the aggressive and extroverted aircraft-inspired style of the hardtop. The first Reventon, introduced in 2007, was based on the then-range-topping LP640 and it was powered by a 650-horsepower V12.
The Reventon Roadster will get the LP670-4 SuperVeloce’s 670-horsepower, 6.5-liter V12, as well as its upgraded all-wheel-drive system and low-weight, high-strength structure. While the hardtop Reventon was capable of a 220-mph top speed, we understand that the Roadster’s top-end will be a little lower because of the additional drag, despite the power increase.
Expect the passenger area to be covered by a removable cloth panel, though a carbon fiber cover might also make an appearance.
A reliable source at Lamborghini indicates that just nine Reventon Roadster production models are slated. Each will carry a retail price of about $1.6 million, a healthy $600,000 premium over the standard hardtop model’s asking price in 2008, the only year it was offered. For comparison, Lamborghini assembled 20 Reventon hardtops, all of which found buyers in short order – but that was well before the markets came tumbling down. Rumors indicate that all nine have been spoken for.
09/15, 1:32 PM
posted by:
Asher
This thing is so awesome its incredible. Probably way overpriced but who cares? Too bad Dodge/Mitsubishi used the Stealth name as this thing is much closer to resembling an actual jet. Funny how Vector re-bodied Lambos to look like jets, went out of biz and now Lambo is making cars that look like jets on their own.
09/15, 1:49 PM
posted by:
lexusman
I agree its an incredible machine but wrong time. Look at jameslist.com and see how many of them are for sale across the world now.
09/15, 1:49 PM
posted by:
cocksterS
I wonder if those two girls are included, or if they’re extra-cost options.
09/15, 1:55 PM
posted by:
golfpunk001
Oh good, another “supercar”. How soon before they outnumber non-supercars?
09/15, 2:12 PM
posted by:
aesir
They come with the car, just valet at any club and pick them up at the door.
09/15, 2:41 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Oh yeah, I forgot. There are reasons why being rich is good.
So between the car and the models, which do you think requires the most maintenance?
09/15, 3:05 PM
posted by:
KarLoveBoy88
Just another car that rich indulgences can’t even have.
09/15, 3:49 PM
posted by:
JSi
600 grand more for a slower version of a perfect car? but well girls like convertibles, so what u gonna do right?
09/15, 4:20 PM
posted by:
zeegone
Looks incredible even though all your paying for is different body panels and not a better performing car for the premium price, for the money there are about a dozen other cars I’d rather have still.
09/15, 4:37 PM
posted by:
krautninja
this car looks so angry…like it will swallow u and ur kids…i love it
09/15, 4:51 PM
posted by:
F50
This car looks good, but its just a Murcielago LP670 with a body kit[and no roof]
09/15, 6:12 PM
posted by:
leftwingagenda
nice rear shot there…
09/15, 7:28 PM
posted by:
DB9
Looks like something that came out of Lockheed Martin’s skunk works… Hey, it looks exactly like an F117… how original… derivative lol:-)) So what’s next a B2 inspired… more money than… I got a bankroll in my pocket and I don’t know what do with it…;-))
DB9;-)
PS. Haysus, they are so bereft of an original idea they rip off the pentagon – Sad, really freaking Sad… Models are cute though:-)
09/15, 7:30 PM
posted by:
scratchy
very nice aerodynamic shape.on both. and the car looks good too.
09/15, 7:45 PM
posted by:
Bosley
DB9, I hear ya. They should’ve called the Lamborghini F117….. The other 2 things I think of when I see this car are the Batmobile and/or KITT from Knight Rider……..
09/15, 10:21 PM
posted by:
alsvw
nice super car. but the audi r8 to me is better car.
you can have the r8 and a ski cabin in utah for the price of the lambo.
09/15, 10:49 PM
posted by:
johngalt
I hate to criticize something like this, but even this rig’s angles have angles. Hell, even the curves have angles (look at the wheel wells). If they could have figured a way to make the tires hexagonal, I dare say they would have.
To confirm your suspicions, Canadian, I dated those two. They’re a pain in the ass.
09/15, 11:07 PM
posted by:
teahead
I’ll take one.
That and an Aston Martin ONE-77 to add to my collection…of die-cast models.
09/16, 1:27 AM
posted by:
TW1NTURBO
After a careful analysis of this vehicle ive confirmed that this car eats babies
09/16, 8:07 AM
posted by:
scratchy
DB9 , the Reventon was inspired by the F22.
09/16, 1:08 PM
posted by:
928dreamer
You have to be able to afford the car to afford the girls.
09/16, 2:27 PM
posted by:
Elvacano
Autobots transform and roll out!! That’s the first thing that comes to my mind when I see it!!
09/16, 9:30 PM
posted by:
Rafa LL
That’s a ride I have to take at least once in my life!
Good Lambo by the way.
09/16, 10:11 PM
posted by:
reedfast
sweetness
09/17, 5:25 PM
posted by:
Nitrodamus
I love this car from every angle!