On the eve of the Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini has revealed a very limited production model to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary this year. Dubbed the Veneno after a fighting bull, the new high performance machine is loosely based on the Aventador with a similar chassis and a 750 hp version of its V12. What sets the extreme machine apart is the particularly striking body design, which is wilder than any Lamborghini that has gone before. From the tip of its F1-inspired nose to the shark fin mounted on the engine cover and full-width rear wing, there is not a subtle line to be found on the Veneno. Production is limited to just 3 examples and potential buyers will have to look very deep into their check books as the base price is EUR 3 million without taxes.
Porsche have also released the first details of their Geneva star on the eve of its official debut. Although more modest in every respect compared to the Veneno, the all-new Porsche 911 GT3 is nevertheless very highly anticipated. The racer for the road is powered by a 475 hp engine, which sends its power to the rear wheels through a PDK, dual-clutch gearbox. Aiding the handling is an active steering rear axle, which is a first on a Porsche. With the help of the added horses and technology, the 911 GT3 is now capable of completing a lap of the Nurburgring in under 7:30 minutes.
This concludes our previews of the Geneva Motor Show and we will soon get back to you with news and photographs straight from the show floor of what promises to be one of the greatest editions in recent years.
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2013 Lamborghini Veneno - Images, Specifications and Information
2013 Porsche 911 GT3 - Images, Specifications and Information