As the world leans more and more towards an electrified future, it is only right for Lamborghini to give its historic V12 engine a dignified send-off. The Italian automaker has just unveiled two models that will pay tribute to the venerable V12 and continue the legacy of the renowned Aventador.
Enters the Lamborghini Invencible coupé and the Auténtica roadster. The final pieces of the puzzle for how Lamborghini chose to celebrate the deep-rooted history of the brand before they fully enter the hybrid era.
The Invencible coupé and the Auténtica are both based on the Aventador platform, which premiered in 2011 with the LP 700-4. If you are a Lamborghini fan, you will notice that these models offer a varied mixture of the previous generation Lambos.
There are slight elements of the Sesto Elemento, the special edition Lamborghini Reventon that was based on the Murcielago, the new models also borrowed style cues from the Veneno.
Leaving no stone unturned, the Lamborghini Auténtica comes as the Italian brand’s stylish drop-top guise, exuding Italian excellence. A one-off model that features an exterior design that has been strategically developed to spark a nostalgic feeling of the models that elevated the Lamborghini brand to where it is now, while also giving a glimpse of what the design language for Lamborghini will look like in the future. The Auténtica features an aggressive aero package, borrowing the bonnet design and enlarged front splitter from the track-only SCV12, and intakes from the Sesto Elemento.
The models also incorporate Lamborghini’s trademark hexagon motif throughout, from the unique stacked triple Inconel exhaust tips to the front and rear LED lighting units.
Stepping inside, you’ll find a simplified interior that comes without an infotainment display, and a steering wheel entirely free of controls. There is an abundance of carbon fibre throughout, with unique 3D-printed air vents and bespoke digital dashboard graphics also new to the models. Lamborghini has not revealed the performance figures for the Auténtica but it is expected to sprint from a dead stop to 100 km/h in 2,8 seconds with a maximum top speed of 355 km/h, which is similar to the Ultimae.
Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini Chairman and CEO, said, “As we head towards embracing a new era of hybridization at the heart of our Cor Tauri strategy, this is the Lamborghini way of celebrating the naturally aspirated V12 with two one-off vehicles that perfectly represent our concept of excellence in personalization.”
