Performance Review: Lamborghini Veneno Roadster 6.5 V12 - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini Veneno Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster 6.5 V12 is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Lamborghini Veneno has a 6498cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The Veneno shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Veneno's All Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1490 kgs (3284 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster 6.5 V12 in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Lamborghini Veneno shares the same bhp with the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp)

In terms of power the 6498cc 48V V12 engine produces 740 bhp (551 kW) @ 8400 rpm similar to the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp) or the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 509 lb-ft (690.1 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (524 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lamborghini Veneno you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2013 McLaren P1 3.8 V8 Hybrid (521.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini Veneno.

The Lamborghini Veneno has a Power to weight ratio of 496.6 bhp per ton and 341.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Veneno competing with the 2013 McLaren P1 3.8 V8 Hybrid (521.1 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Noble M600 4.4L V8 (520.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lamborghini Veneno generating around 341.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2018 McLaren 600LT 3.8 V8 Bi-Turbo (366.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged (366.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.0 secs, this made the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster 6.5 V12 as fast as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the or the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs). This Lamborghini Veneno Roadster 6.5 V12 is also faster than the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (3.00 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (3.00 secs) the 2021 McLaren Artura 3.0 V6 Turbo Hybrid (3.00 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo (3.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Veneno and the 2012 Jaguar XF R-S 5.0 V8

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini Veneno on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.05 secs @ 136.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2012 Jaguar XF R-S 5.0 V8 (10.00 secs), the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible 6.0 W12 (10.00 secs), and the 2008 Mercedes SL Class 65 AMG V12 R230 (10.01 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster 6.5 V12 has a maximum speed of 221mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 Veneno equals the 2017 Zenvo TS1 GT 5.8 V8 10th Anniversary (233 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Lamborghini Veneno Roadster 6.5 V12 then how about the 2017 Zenvo TS1 GT 5.8 V8 10th Anniversary (233 mph), the 2011 Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 (233 mph), or the 2009 Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 (233 mph).

Related Links:

2013 Veneno Rivals List.

A Brief History of Lamborghini

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