Performance Review: Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini Centenario Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular Lamborghini Centenario has a 6498cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

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

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

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1520 kgs (3351 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 in the same weight category as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

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

In terms of power the 6498cc 48V V12 engine produces 759 bhp (565 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 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 Centenario 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 Centenario.

The Lamborghini Centenario has a Power to weight ratio of 499.3 bhp per ton and 334.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 Centenario 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 Centenario generating around 334.8 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 2012 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG Performance Package (359.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2017 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG Cabriolet (359.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.8 secs, this made the Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 as fast as the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (2.70 secs) the or the 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 (2.70 secs). This Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 is also faster than the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the and the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 (2.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Centenario and the 2012 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini Centenario on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.03 secs @ 136.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2012 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8 (9.98 secs), the 2012 Jaguar XF R-S 5.0 V8 (10.00 secs), and the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible 6.0 W12 (10.00 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 has a maximum speed of 217mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 Centenario equals the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (228 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 then how about the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (228 mph), the 1989 Ferrari F40 LM Competizione 2.9 V8 Twin Turbo (229 mph), or the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (230 mph).

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2016 Centenario Rivals List.

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