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2018 Lamborghini Centenario LP770-4 Roadster is up for auction

At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show to commemorate the 100th birthday of the company’s founder, Lamborghini presented a limited edition Centenario model. It was produced in two body styles, 20 coupés and 20 roadsters, and one of them, the 2018 Lamborghini Centenario LP770-4 Roadster is for sale.

This car is powered by a thundering 6.5-liter V-12 with 759 hp (566 kW) and 509 lb-ft (690 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 7-speed ISR automated manual gearbox. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph), and drivers can choose between Strada, Sport or Corsa driving modes. The Lamborghini Centenario has a power to weight ratio of 2.18 kg (4.81 lb) per horsepower and a braking distance of 30 m (98 ft) from 100–0 km/h (62–0 mph).

The design is borrowed from the Aventador, but this car has better aerodynamics and steering. The Lamborghini Centenario is finished in Rosso Efesto with a black stripe running the entire length of the vehicle across the hood, rear lid and spoiler. There is also a carbon twin-plane front splitter for better air flow, which in combination with a diffuser and an active rear wing provide downforce and stability.

Inside, a 25-centimeter portrait screen on the central console allows navigation control, but also offers telemetry, data-logging and lap timing facilities. The seats are upholstered in Nero Ade Alcantara with Rosso Alala details.

This perhaps the most extreme and advanced Lamborghini ever produced is in immaculate condition with only 71 kilometers on the odometer.

The auction will take place on January 31 in Paris and the estimated value of the car is €3,000,000 – €4,000,000 EUR.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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2018 Lamborghini Centenario LP770-4 Roadster is up for auction
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1965 Porsche 356SC cabriolet is up for auction

In 1964, Porsche introduced the last revision of the 356, the Porsche 356C, with the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche had ever produced. It was produced until 1965 and one example, the 1965 Porsche 356SC cabriolet is for sale.

The Porsche 356SC is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four with twin Solex carburetors and 95 hp (71 kW). The engine is paired with a four-speed manual gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. It sits on chrome-finished 15″ ventilated steel wheels wrapped in 165/85 Nexen SB-802 tires.

This example was purchased new and is finished in Light Ivory. It is equipped with a black convertible soft top, tan boot cover, left rearview mirror, rocker-panel moldings, gold Porsche SC badging, body-color bumpers with chrome overriders and extended exhaust outlets, and four-wheel disc brakes. The car is said to have been repainted in the 1990s.

Inside, the low-back bucket seats are upholstered in tan leather that covers the door panels and rear jump seats. There are also beige squareweave carpets covered with black and tan coco-style mats, lap belts and a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 28,547 miles (total mileage is unknown).

The car comes with previous registration documents, partial service records, tools, an owner’s manual, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC.

The auction ends on January 23 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $57,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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Trump’s 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster is up for sale

Donald Trump is the former (45th) president of the United States of America, politician, media personality, and businessman who always attracts attention. He owns a $2 million car collection, and one of the cars is for sale. It’s a 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster.

This Diablo VT Roadster is one of only 132 examples built for US customers, and is powered by a 5.7-liter V12 engine with 492 hp (367 kW) and 430 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). It has only 24,836 kilometers (15,431 miles) on the odometer.

Thanks to his special ties with Lamborghini, Trump got a car made to his liking. It is finished in Blu Le Mans color over cream/black. This color was not officially available in 1997, and there is a “Donald Trump 1997 Diablo” plaque on the driver’s door. According to the partnership agreement, the Italian company had previously given him examples of this car for promotional purposes.

The car was owned by Trump until 2002 and has changed hands several times since then. It has been properly maintained and serviced and is in excellent condition.

Source: Barrett Jackson

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Trump's 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster is up for sale