Lamborghini Veneno Roadster + Aircraft Carrier = Wild Debut
The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster made its world premiere in style on board an Italian aircraft carrier in Abu Dhabi.
Though it was the vehicle’s public debut, the event was exclusive to potential buyers and VIPs, as it should be considering only nine units will ever be built and its price tag is set at $4.4 million. The fully road legal, open top car features 750 hp from its V12 powerplant and accelerates to 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds.
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High profile people at the event included His Excellency Giorgio Starace, Italian Ambassador to the UAE and the Admiral of High Seas Forces, Paolo Treu. The naval aircraft carrier Nave Cavour was docked in Abu Dhabi’s Mina Zayed port for the Veneno Roadster’s debut.
“The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is one of the world’s most exclusive cars with the most extraordinary performance,” says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Lamborghini, commenting on the event. “We are honored that Lamborghini was chosen to represent the Italian car industry in the UAE, as a perfect example of iconic Italian super sports cars, and that we have the opportunity to show the Veneno Roadster for the first time in Abu Dhabi.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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