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Lamborghini reveals one-off cars to celebrate end of V12 era. Image by Lamborghini.

Lamborghini reveals one-off cars to celebrate end of V12 era
The two special cars are designed to give the naturally aspirated V12 engine an appropriate send-off.
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Sad times. The Lamborghini V12 era is coming to an end, soon to be replaced by a more eco-friendly hybrid system. But not before Lamborghini has celebrated in that most Lamborghini-ish of ways, with two one-off specials that show off the work of the company’s personalisation division. Dubbed Invencible and Autentica, the two cars are said to “highlight the marque’s DNA and represent the very peak of Lamborghini’s exclusive accent on personalisation.”

Two cars, you say?

Yep, it’s a not-quite-matching pair, both based on the same carbon-fibre monocoque platform as the Aventador supercar. The Invencible is the red coupe, while the Autentica is a grey roadster with yellow accents. Both cars use design cues from other Lamborghini models, including the Sesto Elemento, Reventon and Veneno.

Where shall we start? Invencible?

Why not? Although it shares the engine and monocoque with the Aventador, it looks very different thanks to its dramatic carbon body, which incorporates air intakes inspired by the Sesto Elemento. The body is painted in Rosso Efesto paint, which is picked out by the flakes in the carbon-look elements, while the sills and door frames are picked out in carbon. There are red brake callipers, too, hiding behind single-nut wheels with carbon-fibre fairings.

Carbon isn’t the only exotic material, either. The central triple exhaust tips are made with Iconel, a steel alloy derived from the aerospace industry. And the 3D printers have been at work building the interior air vents, which surround a digital display customised specifically for the car. And the design is as striking as that of the exterior, with red leather, black Alcantara and black-and-red contrast stitching, while the gearshift paddles are picked out in red.

What about the Autentica?

Well, that’s much the same, except it doesn’t have a roof. As a result, the rear end styling is a bit different – there are two shark fins – while the bodywork is predominantly grey with yellow accents. The yellow doesn’t just pick out the edges and the splitter, as well as the rear wing and the brake callipers, but features heavily in the grey, black and yellow cabin.

And the engine?

Both cars get the same engine, and it’s the 6.5-litre V12 we know and love. Producing 780hp and 720Nm of torque, the engine drives all four wheels via a seven-speed gearbox, while there’s a four-wheel steering system, too. Lamborghini hasn’t officially confirmed performance figures, but we’d hazard a guess they’re pretty impressive.

Give me a laugh. How much?

Lamborghini hasn’t announced prices for either car, and it isn’t clear whether they will ever be sold. We'd imagine they'll become pretty valuable collectors' items one of these days...



James Fossdyke - 6 Feb 2023


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2023 Lamborghini Invencible and Autentica. Image by Lamborghini.2023 Lamborghini Invencible and Autentica. Image by Lamborghini.2023 Lamborghini Invencible and Autentica. Image by Lamborghini.2023 Lamborghini Invencible and Autentica. Image by Lamborghini.








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