The Lamborghini Centenario coupe was created to mark the 100th birthday of company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini, born on April 28, 1916. The name means "centenary" in Italian, and everything about the car reflects that milestone: just 20 coupes were built, each sold before the public unveiling at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, with prices reported at nearly $2,000,000 per unit.
A One-of-20 Centenario Coupe in Hong Kong
This particular example is the second Centenario coupe delivered to a Hong Kong client, photographed by Ron Alder W. with the owner's permission. Its specification closely mirrors the Geneva show car: a full carbon-fibre exoskeleton body with yellow accent details, scissor doors, and a rear diffuser that integrates the three exhaust outlets, a first for any Lamborghini production model. The Centenario is also the first Lamborghini to feature rear-wheel steering, which sharpens turn-in at low speeds and improves stability at higher ones.
Engine and Performance
The Centenario is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine producing 770 PS (759 hp) at 8,500 rpm and 690 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm, transmitted through a seven-speed single-clutch automated gearbox to all four wheels. Lamborghini quoted 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). The all-carbon-fibre body keeps total weight to 1,520 kg (3,351 lbs), underpinning the performance figures. The platform is derived from the Aventador, carrying over the aluminium space frame and pushrod suspension, but with substantially reworked aerodynamics. Full production and specification details are documented by Wikipedia's Centenario entry and Autoevolution.
Active Aerodynamics and Carbon Construction
The rear wing is fully active, rising and tilting to increase downforce by up to 180 percent compared to its retracted position. The forged composite wheels, centre-lock hubs, and carbon-ceramic brakes are standard equipment on every example. The entire body is carbon fibre, including structural elements, which explains the low kerb weight despite the large V12 engine. Lamborghini's Ad Personam programme gave each of the 40 buyers (20 coupes, 20 roadsters) significant scope for personalisation, which is why no two Centenarios are identical.
Rarity and Collector Value
With only 20 coupes in existence, the Centenario sits at the very top of Lamborghini's historical limited-run hierarchy, above the Reventon (20 units) and below only the Sesto Elemento (20 units, track-only). All 40 examples across both body styles were pre-sold before Geneva, making post-market pricing speculative. The serial plate visible on this Hong Kong car confirms it as number 1 of 20 in the coupe series. For Lamborghini-related collector pieces and automotive art, TheArsenale offers the Lamborghini Huracan V10 Engine Coffee Table, the Lamborghini Gallardo V10 Engine Coffee Table, and the full Cars collection for those pursuing the most exceptional machines.
