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

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini Centenario Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 Roadster 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, Cabriolet combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1570 kgs (3461 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 Roadster in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 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 2019 Ferrari F8 Spider 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo (507.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini Centenario.

The Lamborghini Centenario has a Power to weight ratio of 483.4 bhp per ton and 324.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 Centenario competing with the 2019 Ferrari F8 Spider 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo (507.1 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Ferrari F8 Tributo 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo (507.1 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 324.2 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 2004 Westfield Sport 2000S (349.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2018 Ferrari Monza SP2 6.5L V12 (348.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.9 secs, this made the Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 Roadster as fast as 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 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the or the 2021 Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs). This Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 Roadster is also faster than the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs) the and the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Centenario and the 2013 Aston-Martin Rapide S 5.9 V12

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini Centenario on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.13 secs @ 135.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Aston-Martin Rapide S 5.9 V12 (10.09 secs), the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 ZR2 Stingray 7.4 V8 Convertible (10.09 secs), and the 2017 Mercedes S Class 65 AMG Cabriolet 6.0 V12 (10.09 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 Roadster 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 Roadster 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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