The Lamborghini Reventón, unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, immediately set a new benchmark for audacious design within a brand already celebrated for its extreme aesthetics. Continuing Lamborghini’s tradition of naming its vehicles after legendary fighting bulls, the Reventón takes its moniker from the bull notorious for fatally injuring the celebrated Mexican bullfighter Félix Guzmán in 1943. The Spanish term “reventón” can be interpreted as either an explosion or a flower at the peak of its bloom, both capturing the essence of this extraordinary machine.
Design Inspired by Fighter Jets
The Reventón marked a powerful resurgence of the iconic angular Lamborghini design language pioneered by Marcello Gandini in the 1960s and 70s. It’s a bold statement characterized by dramatic sharp edges, clean, taut surfaces, and aggressively angled lines throughout. Manfred Fitzgerald, Lamborghini’s then director of brand and design, reportedly drew inspiration from a visit to a European NATO air force base. He tasked his design team to find inspiration from fighter jets, culminating in a design competition where the winning concept heavily influenced the Reventón’s final form. This aeronautical influence is unmistakable, from its deep matte exterior finish to its sharp and purposeful design cues.
Carbon Fiber Construction and Murciélago Foundation
Boasting a carbon fiber body, the Reventón showcased significantly sharper lines compared to the Murciélago, its sibling model. Conceived as the ultimate iteration, the swan song of the Murciélago lineage, it retained the robust chassis of steel tubular framing with integrated honeycomb carbon fiber elements, a steel roof, and carbon fiber floor pans. The Reventón holds the distinction of being the last Lamborghini to employ this specific chassis construction method, marking a transition in Lamborghini’s engineering approach.
Striking Exterior Details
The Reventón’s front fascia is dominated by protruding air inlets with recessed grilles nestled within quadrilateral openings, resembling aggressive nostrils. The nose itself is razor-sharp, with the front hood mirroring the sharp lines of the triangular headlights. A subtle nod to Lamborghini’s parent company, Audi, is evident in the headlight design, featuring menacing LED daytime running lights that activate whenever the vehicle is in motion. At the rear, the intense heat generated by the exhaust system necessitated the development of specialized heatproof LED taillights for brake, hazard, and indicator functions. These are arranged in a distinctive triple arrow optical effect, further enhancing the car’s unique visual signature.
Jet-Like Performance from a V12 Engine
Performance figures are as breathtaking as its design. The Lambo Reventon is powered by Lamborghini’s legendary 6.5-liter, naturally aspirated V-12 engine. This powerhouse propels the car from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 3.4 seconds, surging towards a top speed of 211 mph. The engine delivers a formidable 670 horsepower and nearly 500 pound-feet of torque, distributed to all four wheels through a choice of transmissions. This particular model features a six-speed, paddle-shift, automated manual transmission, offering a blend of driver engagement and rapid gear changes.
Grigio Reventón and Aeronautical Aesthetics
All Reventón models were finished in the exclusive Grigio Reventón hue – an assertive shade of matte grey subtly infused with hints of green and fine metallic flakes. Complementing the fighter jet inspired aesthetic are the 18-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels, shod with high-performance Pirelli tires, completing the vehicle’s purposeful and aggressive stance.
Fighter Jet Inspired Interior
Opening Lamborghini’s signature scissor doors reveals an interior that continues the fighter jet theme. The cabin is lavishly appointed in military-green Alcantara, black leather, aluminum, and carbon fiber. While offering all the expected luxury features of such an exclusive automobile, the Reventón’s interior imparts a more focused and precise ambiance compared to other Lamborghini models from Sant’Agata Bolognese. The innovative three TFT liquid crystal displays are a standout feature. At the touch of a button, these can transform from classic circular gauges to a layout reminiscent of a fighter jet cockpit. This alternative display features two inward-pointing lines serving as a tachometer, rising in unison with engine RPM. Further emphasizing the aeronautical connection, a “G-Force-Meter,” a standard instrument in military aircraft, is integrated into the instrument panel, displaying the magnitude and direction of gravitational forces acting upon the car.
Exclusivity and Collectibility
Reflecting its extraordinary nature, only Lamborghini’s most loyal clientele were granted the opportunity to purchase a Reventón, with a price tag exceeding $1,400,000. All 20 examples planned for production were pre-sold before the car was even officially announced to the public, highlighting its instant desirability and exclusivity.
The example highlighted here, the 12th of just 20 Reventón coupes produced, has been meticulously maintained, boasting fewer than 900 miles at the time of cataloging. Commissioned directly from Sant’Agata for its original owner, this lambo reventon was never displayed in a showroom and was delivered directly to its custodian. It has reportedly been showcased at prestigious events such as the 2008 Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance and the 2014 Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s in the Sports and Exotic Class, further cementing its status as a prized collector car.
Included with this exceptional vehicle is a Lamborghini Reventón branded canvas and leather shoulder bag, designed to evoke a fighter pilot’s flight bag, along with a complete set of owner’s manuals in leather cases and a factory car cover, underscoring the comprehensive ownership experience.
The meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of the design and manufacturing process, combined with its raw performance capabilities, ensures the lambo reventon remains a standout among the most sensational hypercars, even over a decade after its debut. This road-going fighter jet represents one of the most extreme expressions of automotive design and performance ever conceived, offering its future owner an unparalleled level of exclusivity and driving exhilaration.
