One to Buy: 2010 Lamborghini Reventon Roadster
By the time Automobili Lamborghini was established in late 1963, the era of coachbuilt motor cars was pretty much over. Instead of customers being able to choose their designer of choice, models now came with an off-the-peg body, options for which were generally limited to colours and body style (Coupe, Targa, Cabriolet etc.).
The 40 years that spanned the mid 1960s to the mid 2000s saw traditional coachbuilding practically die out as a result of the vast cost to produce low volume models.
However, by the mid 2000s, a new breed of super wealthy customer had emerged that was more than happy to pay a 500% or so premium for an ultra low volume special.
With this in mind, Lamborghini unveiled the Murcielago LP640-based Reventon at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007.
Equipped with a body and interior inspired by the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, the Reventon was offered to customers in a limited run of 20 Coupes, after which Lamborghini produced a batch of 15 Roadsters. All 35 cars (plus the solitary works Coupe prototype) were painted satin-effect Reventon Grey with a matching two-tone interior.
Of the 15 open top Reventons, only three were right-hand drive and one of this trio is currently on offer at the Joe Macari showroom in Wandsworth, London.
A two owner car delivered to the UK in 2010, it has covered a little over 1200 miles and is offered in immaculate condition fresh from a service at Lamborghini London.
Since the Reventon’s introduction, Lamborghini has gone on to produce an array of ultra exclusive limited edition models in what has become a money-spinning exercise for the company. Following a successful introduction, the Reventon was followed by the 2012 Sesto Elemento (20 built), the 2013 Veneno (14 built) and the 2016 Centenario (40 built).
Reprinted below is Joe Macari’s description for this extremely rare modern era Lamborghini:
1 of 3 produced in RHD
Mileage: 1215 miles
Price: £1,399,950
The Lamborghini Reventon was first unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show and was the most expensive Lamborghini road car ever produced. The Reventon share many of its mechanical components with the LP640 Murciélago but features a completely reworked exterior and interior, both of which were designed to imitate that of an F15 Fighter Jet. Just 20 Reventon Coupes were produced.
The Reventon utilises the same 6.5 litre naturally aspirated V12 engine as found in the Murciélago, although the increased use of carbon fibre composites liberates an extra 10bhp over the Murciélago, bringing the total to a guaranteed 641bhp at 8000rpm, powering the Reventon to a top speed of 211mph. This power is deployed through a 6-speed e-gear semi-automatic gearbox with the same AWD system found in the Murciélago.
All Reventons produced were finished in the same ‘Reventon’ Grey, a mid-opaque grey which mimics the paint used on the F15 Fighter Jets. The aerospace theme continues throughout the interior, with the Reventon utilising a cutting edge TFT liquid crystal dash display which can change from a digital display to a quasi-analogical display at the press of a button.
In 2009 Lamborghini unveiled the Roadster variant of the Reventon, with an even smaller production run of just 15 units. The car we are pleased to offer is a 2010 model and is one of just three produced in RHD variant. It is a UK supplied car with just 2 owners from new and sits today in fantastic condition after covering just over 1,100 miles. The car also benefits from a fresh service with Lamborghini London, ensuring it is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.
With such low production numbers, the opportunities to own one of these cars are few and far between, even rarer is the chance to own a RHD variant. This car represents a significant moment in Lamborghini’s recent history, being produced in between the Murciélago and the Aventador and would make a wonderful addition to any modern supercar collection.
