Lamborghini Centenario

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The Lamborghini Centenario is a limited V12 super sports car unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show to mark the centenary of Ferruccio Lamborghini’s birth. Only 40 were built, 20 coupes and 20 roadsters. Its 6.5-liter V12 makes 770 CV, and Lamborghini quotes 0–100 km/h in 2.8 seconds for the coupe and over 350 km/h.

Years
2016–2017 (US recall records cover 2017 models)
Body
Two-door coupe and roadster
Production
40 — Lamborghini states 40 cars were produced, 20 coupes and 20 roadsters, all sold before the Geneva 2016 reveal.[1][2]

Lamborghini Centenario specs

Lamborghini Centenario output and performance as published by Lamborghini
VariantEnginePowerTorque0–100 km/hTop speedWeightSource
Centenario CoupeAll-wheel drive (Haldex gen. IV) with rear mechanical limited-slip differential, rear-wheel steering6.5-liter (6,498 cc) naturally aspirated V12770770 CV (566 kW) at 8,500 rpm — metric horsepower (CV), as Lamborghini states it—2.8 sec—1,520 kg dry[1][2]
Centenario RoadsterAll-wheel drive (Haldex gen. IV), rear-wheel steering6.5-liter (6,498 cc) naturally aspirated V12770770 CV (566 kW) at 8,500 rpm; the Roadster page also writes 770 hp — metric horsepower (CV), as Lamborghini states it—2.9 sec——[3]

Figures are Lamborghini's published numbers; acceleration is shown only in the form Lamborghini published it. "—" means no official figure was found.

Lamborghini Centenario generations and years

Lamborghini Centenario generations, years and key changes
GenerationYearsNotes
Centenario Coupe and Roadster2016–2017Unveiled at Geneva on March 1, 2016; deliveries ran from autumn 2016 into 2017.[2][1]

Engineering

The Centenario raised the V12 rev limit to 8,600 rpm for 770 CV, and its carbon-fiber monocoque and body bring dry weight to 1,520 kg, a power-to-weight ratio of 1.97 kg/CV. Lamborghini quotes 0–300 km/h in 23.5 seconds and 100–0 km/h braking in 30 meters.

Lamborghini lists the top speed as more than 350 km/h (217 mph). The launch release priced each car at 1.75 million euros before taxes; no US price was published.[2][1]

Centenario Roadster

The Roadster uses a special matte “Argento Centenario” silver developed by Centro Stile. Lamborghini quotes 0–100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and 100–0 km/h braking in 31 m (101 ft).[3]

What to check before buying a used Centenario

Before buying a Centenario, confirm that NHTSA campaign 18V244000 was completed on that VIN. It covered 2017 Centenario Coupes and Roadsters whose certification label may have listed an incorrect weight limit, and dealers installed a corrected label free of charge. With only 40 built, also confirm body style and documentation.

  • Corrected certification label (18V244000)

    Check that the corrected weight-limit certification label from the recall campaign is fitted.[4]

  • Confirm coupe or roadster identity

    Lamborghini built 20 coupes and 20 roadsters; paperwork should match the body style.[1][2]

  • Run a VIN recall lookup

    A VIN lookup confirms no other campaign is open on the car.[4]

Lamborghini Centenario recalls

NHTSA safety recall campaigns that cover the Lamborghini Centenario
CampaignReportedSubjectScopeUnits
18V244000April 17, 2018Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/Part 567The certification label could show an incorrect weight limit, which could lead to overloading and fails 49 CFR Part 567. Dealers install a corrected label free of charge.2017 Centenario Coupe and Centenario Roadster11

From the U.S. DOT open-data recall dataset (NHTSA). Units are the vehicles the manufacturer reported as potentially affected, which can span several models. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Lamborghini Centenarios were made?

Forty: 20 coupes and 20 roadsters, all sold before the 2016 Geneva reveal.

Why is it called Centenario?

It marked the centenary of the birth of founder Ferruccio Lamborghini, celebrated in 2016.

How much horsepower does the Centenario have?

770 CV (566 kW) at 8,500 rpm from a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12.

What did the Centenario cost?

Lamborghini’s launch release gave a base price of 1.75 million euros before taxes; it did not publish a US price.

Sources

Specifications, prices and production figures are as published by Lamborghini; recalls are from the U.S. DOT/NHTSA recall dataset and fuel economy from the EPA. CarWhere does not publish auction or market values for these cars.

  1. Lamborghini History: Centenario — Automobili Lamborghini
  2. Lamborghini Centenario, Geneva Motor Show 2016 (press release, Italian, 1 March 2016) — Automobili Lamborghini
  3. Lamborghini History: Centenario Roadster — Automobili Lamborghini
  4. NHTSA recalls dataset (Lamborghini campaigns), DOT open data 6axg-epim — U.S. Department of Transportation / NHTSA
  5. Recalls Data (NHTSA recall campaigns) — U.S. Department of Transportation open data

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