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1. Lamborghini Veneno Roadster - $4.4 to $7 million USD
Lamborghini also unveiled the Veneno Coupe, a limited-edition supercar based on the Aventador platform. The unveiling of the Veneno Coupe marked the 50th anniversary of the Automobili Lamborghini brand. In fact, the name of this model originated - in accordance with Lamborghini's old tradition - from a Spanish fighting bull named Veneno. The bull had killed the bullfighter José Sánchez Rodríguez in a bullfight in Sanlúcar de Barrameda in 1914. In December 2014, Lamborghini publicly introduced the Veneno Roadster on the Italian aircraft carrier Cavour in Abu Dhabi. Of course, Lamborghini also decided to produce the Roadster in very limited numbers. Specifically, only 9 cars were made.
Italians believed that the performance of the roadster was similar to that of the coupe. Both versions had a power output of 751 horsepower (552kW). The convertibles took an additional tenth of a second (2.9 seconds) to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. By using carbon fiber and lightweight components, Lamborghini reduced the weight by 85kg to 1490 kg compared to the Aventador. As a result, the power-to-weight ratio is 1.99 kg/horsepower. Being a 750 horsepower version of the Aventador's 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine, the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster achieves a top speed of 355 km/h (221 mph). The car's rims are 20 inches at the front and 21 inches at the rear.
This particular Veneno Roadster featured in the images is painted in eye-catching matte black. Additionally, the interior features lime green accents and black leather, reflecting some details of the paint. Clearly, one of the finest Venenos, formerly owned by a Saudi Arabian royal, drew considerable attention to its unique design in the automotive industry upon its introduction. For many collectors, both the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster and Coupe versions have designs suited to extreme aerodynamics and bear no resemblance to the Aventador's origin model. The Veneno Roadster is a supercar not produced to compete with any other car!
2. Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster - $1.65 million USD
If you enjoy the wind in your hair while cruising around racetracks or Italian countryside, Pagani has chopped the top off its Zonda supercar. Only five copies of the Zonda Cinque Roadster will be produced, 'cinque' in Italian meaning “five.” The front end of the car and engine intake slots are designed above the passenger compartment. The engine is the usual Mercedes AMG V12, this time producing 678 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque. Pagani doesn't specify displacement, but we imagine it's an improved version of the 7.3-liter V12 engine in the Zonda F. Currently, the car has a six-speed sequential gearbox, rear-wheel drive, and standard traction control.
All components in the Zonda Cinque Roadster's suspension system are made of lightweight aluminum and titanium and are fully adjustable, while the braking system is made of carbon-ceramic measuring 15 inches both front and rear. All ride on forged aluminum-magnesium wheels - 19 inches at the front, 20 inches at the rear - wearing gigantic Pirelli P-Zero tires. Pagani claims 62 mph arrives in 3.4 seconds; 124 mph in just 9.6. The car weighs only 2662 lbs dry and is designed to generate 1650 lbs of downforce at 186 mph. The maximum speed is not specified, but it's at least 186 mph. Pagani also claims lateral grip like glue at 1.45 Gs.
The Pagani road car lineup wouldn't be complete without the Zonda Cinque Roadster version. As its name implies, it's created at the Modenese Atelier in a limited production run of just five exclusive cars like its predecessors. All weight reduction measures are taken advantage of by Pagani to improve driving feel, performance, and emissions of the Zonda Cinque model, which have also been applied in the Cinque Roadster. The chassis made from Carbon Titanium has been redesigned to compensate for the missing roof. The Cinque experience is enhanced with a roof stored in the front hood, while the blast of air is supplied to the 678 horsepower Mercedes AMG V12 engine through large intakes just inches above the passenger's ears, accompanied by the Zonda Cinque Inconel exhaust note and Titanium exhaust system.
3. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse - $2.61 million USD
VW Group Chairman Ferdinand Piëch stunned the world when he announced that the Veyron hypercar concept showcased at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show would become an actual production car. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is almost a car too far, even for Piëch, a visionary who brought the world such groundbreaking machines as the Porsche 917 and the original Audi Quattro, reinvented Volkswagen, rescued Bentley and Lamborghini from obscurity. Managing heat absorption from the large engine and stability at high speeds were two major issues engineers struggled to address.
When the final Veyron 253 mph rolled out in 2005, Schreiber delivered a speed and performance standard supercar. He then upped the ante with the Super Sport version's 1200 horsepower hitting 268 mph on the high-speed track at VW's massive Ehra-Lessien ground complex near Wolfsburg in 2010. The black and orange Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse at Ehra-Lessien is one of eight to be manufactured at the small factory in Molsheim, France. The Vitesse is a convertible Grand Sport Veyron that has been super-sported. In addition to 1200 horsepower at 6400 rpm, its 8.0-liter W-16 delivers peak torque of 1106 lb-ft from 3000 to 5000 rpm, thanks to larger turbos and a larger intercooler similar to the Super Sport, and because you need more fuel as well as more air to make more power, the same quad fuel pump setup.
Bugatti engineer Jens Schulenburg claims that at maximum throttle, the Vitesse engine will consume more air in 1 hour than a human does in a month, although that stat is entirely academic because at full throttle, the 1200 horsepower W-16 will blow through the entire 26.4-gallon fuel tank - in just 8 minutes. As expected, the Grand Sport Vitesse has mind-boggling speed. Bugatti claims a 0-60 mph time of under 2.6 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 10.0 seconds. It states the Vitesse will hit 124 mph from a standstill in just 7.1 seconds and 186 mph in 16.0. Bugatti still maintains the same relentless thrust beyond 200 mph. Flick the throttle in the Vitesse at 160 mph in fifth gear, and it reacts like a regular Corvette or Porsche 911 might at 60 mph in third gear.
4. LaFerrari Aperta - $2 million USD
Excellence in technology, performance, style, exclusivity are the unique core values of Ferrari perfectly demonstrated through the car introduced to mark the 70th anniversary of the company's establishment. Designed for Ferrari's most passionate customers, the LaFerrari Aperta is a special limited edition model, the convertible version of the famous LaFerrari supercar. Available in both carbon fiber hardtop (optional) and soft top, the LaFerrari Aperta proudly boasts the same technical specifications and features as the LaFerrari, combining outstanding performance with the unique excitement of driving a convertible.
The LaFerrari Aperta is equipped with the same hybrid power unit as the coupe: an 800 cv 6,262cc V12 engine (specific power output 128 cv/l, compression ratio 13.5:1) combined with a 120kW electric motor to produce a total output of 963 cv. The powertrain control software has been optimized to increase overall efficiency thanks to the experience Ferrari engineers gained with the LaFerrari. The integrated active aerodynamics dynamic control system remains unchanged. The run-flat dividing line with the bodyshell remains unchanged, only the upper details around the waist have been modified. The result is a carbon fiber 'flying bridge' attached to the main mass.
Technical development focused on the chassis and aerodynamics has yielded truly astonishing results. The LaFerrari Aperta boasts the same top speed of over 350 km/h, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in under 3 seconds and 0 - 200 km/h in 7.1 seconds. It also delivers identical torsional rigidity and beam stiffness characteristics, as well as dynamic performance levels. Special attention is paid to the unique convertible driving experience. The absence of a roof provides a truly thrilling experience with the hybrid power unit delivering captivating sounds. The sophisticated wind shield system, designed to improve aerodynamics and sound comfort, allows occupants to converse easily even at high speeds.
10. 2020 Audi R8 performance quattro Spyder - $225,945
The 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder Quattro generates 602 horsepower at 8,100 rpm and 443 lb-ft of torque at 6,700 rpm. It's anticipated to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, with a top speed of 204 mph. Power is delivered to an iteration of Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system via a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox providing rapid gear shifts. Typically, torque distribution stands at 15 percent front / 85 percent rear; in low traction scenarios, the ratio becomes 30/70. In real-world terms, this means the R8 launches effortlessly; its excellent traction aided by Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.
The Audi R8 retains its steel-spring sports suspension, fixed-rate damping; while lacking adjustable damping range capability, this standard setup seems at home whether traversing traffic on rough roads or tackling the best cornering you can find. The Audi R8 has long been renowned as one of the most practical supercars on the planet, and indeed it serves quite conveniently as a fantastic city car. The sole cargo space, located beneath the front hood, can accommodate a modest amount of groceries. The interior receives a sports seat package, notable additions include 18-way adjustable diamond-stitched seats ($3,700) as well as additional contrast stitching ($500). The cockpit also features the optional Bang & Olufsen upgraded sound system ($1,900), creating a rather luxurious space.
