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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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1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster up for auction

In 1998, Lamborghini started building a special car, the Diablo SV Roadster. It was a combination of the Diablo SV in the configuration of the Diablo VT Roadster, and the manufacturer planned to produce only 20 examples. However, due to the financial turmoil faced by the company as well as the lack of interest in such a variant, Lamborghini stopped the project. Only two units of this car were produced, making it the rarest series-production Lamborghini ever. One of them was offered at auction.

This Diablo SV Roadster is powered by a 5.7L V12 engine with 530 hp (395 kW) and 445 lb-ft (605 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission.

The car is finished in the striking combination of Roadster Giallo over Nero “Torpedo” Alcantara. It is equipped with a removable roof, rear wing, side air intake blades, electronic suspension lifting system, and 355-millimeter brake discs at each corner. Front bumper, alloy wheels, side decals and interior are from SV coupé. The central console and sills are made of carbon fiber. It has only 42,842 kilometers on the odometer.

The Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster was offered at RM Sotheby’s Sealed Auction on December 15, 2023.

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1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster up for auction
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1989 Porsche 928 GT Flachbau is up for auction

In 1978, Porsche began the “Sonderwunsch” program, which modified production cars into unique cars. One of the examples is this 1989 Porsche 928 GT Flachbau, which four months ago was featured in a six-page Porsche Fahrer feature, outlining the unique and special qualities of this rare car. It is now up for auction.

The car was bought new, and then the owner handed it over to the experts of the Porsche Exclusive Department, who turned it into a unique car. It is equipped with covered pop-up headlights (option “XA2”) replacing circular lights, wider body skirts (option “XB2”), wider rear wheel arches (“XC1”), deep-dish wheel spacers and aerodynamically improved wing mirrors.

It was properly maintained by Porsche service centers and specialist workshops and had only one owner. It is powered by a 5.0L V8 engine with 326 hp (243 kW) compared to the 928 S4 which had 315 hp (235 kW) and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a manual gearbox.

In 2003, the original odometer unit was replaced with a new one showing 56,636 kilometers. Documentation on file verifies that at the time of replacement, the original unit had recorded no more than 11,500 kilometers.

The auction will take place in Paris on January 31, 2024 and the estimated value of the car is between €180,000 – €280,000 EUR.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1989 Porsche 928 GT Flachbau is up for auction