Lamborghini’s Wildest Roadster Is Now Its Most Powerful
Lamborghini has never treated open-top cars as gentle versions of its coupes. The Fenomeno Roadster proves that again. It takes the already extreme Fenomeno formula and turns it into a roofless V12 hybrid hypercar with a combined output of 1,080 CV, equal to 1,065 horsepower. Lamborghini calls it the most exclusive and powerful open-top Few-Off model it has ever created, and production is limited to only 15 units. That makes it more than a convertible version of a limited-edition coupe. It is Lamborghini turning its newest design language, its most powerful V12 hybrid system, and its collector-focused Few-Off program into one of the most dramatic roadsters the brand has ever shown.
The Powertrain Comes From Lamborghini’s New Hybrid Era
The Fenomeno Roadster keeps the same core formula as the coupe: a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 combined with three electric motors. Together, the combustion engine and electric drive system produce 1,080 CV. Lamborghini lists the Roadster’s 0-100 km/h time at 2.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h at 6.8 seconds, and top speed at more than 340 km/h, or about 211 mph. Those figures make it clear that the Roadster is not meant to be a softer lifestyle version. It is still a full-strength Lamborghini hypercar. The difference is that the experience is now open-air, which changes the emotional character of the car without meaningfully reducing its performance identity.
It Keeps the Coupe’s Extremity, But Adds Theater
The Fenomeno coupe was already designed as a dramatic expression of Lamborghini’s modern design direction. The Roadster adds another layer of theater by removing the roof and exposing the cabin. The result is a car that looks less like a conventional convertible and more like a speedster built around impact: low, wide, angular, and deliberately aggressive. That is central to Lamborghini’s appeal. Cars like this are not only bought for performance. They are bought for the way they look, sound, and feel before they even move. The Fenomeno Roadster delivers that in the most direct way possible: V12 hybrid power, no fixed roof, and a body shape meant to look rare from every angle.
The Fenomeno Name Sits Above the Revuelto
The Fenomeno family is based on Lamborghini’s current V12 hybrid architecture, but it is positioned above the regular Revuelto as a more exclusive Few-Off creation. The coupe version was limited to 29 units, while the Roadster is even rarer at 15 units. Lamborghini says the coupe was created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Centro Stile, the brand’s in-house design department, and the Roadster continues that same ultra-limited philosophy. That matters because Lamborghini has long used Few-Off models to push the brand beyond its standard production cars. Models such as the Reventon, Veneno, Centenario, Sian, and Countach LPI 800-4 were not designed to be volume products. They were design statements, collector cars, and technology showcases. The Fenomeno Roadster fits that tradition exactly.
Only 15 Buyers Will Get One
The production number may be the most important number after the horsepower. Lamborghini says the Fenomeno Roadster will be produced in just 15 units, making it rarer than the coupe. That level of scarcity changes the car’s meaning. Most people will never see one on the road. Many may never see one outside a private collection, concours event, or Lamborghini gathering. The Roadster is not aimed at buyers choosing between supercars. It is aimed at collectors who already live inside Lamborghini’s highest tier. That is why pricing almost becomes secondary. For cars like this, availability is often the real barrier.
The Design Is Pure Lamborghini Drama
The Fenomeno Roadster’s styling follows the sharp, low, geometric design language Lamborghini has been developing through its latest cars and concepts. The body uses strong wedge surfaces, deep intakes, sharp light signatures, and layered aero elements. The open cockpit gives the car a more theatrical profile, while the rear remains heavily sculpted around cooling, airflow, and visual drama. The car does not try to be understated. That would miss the point. A Few-Off Lamborghini is expected to look extreme. The Fenomeno Roadster understands that role and leans fully into it.
The Roadster Has to Balance Speed and Open-Air Emotion
Removing a roof from a high-performance car is never just a styling decision. A roadster has to manage stiffness, airflow, weight, cooling, and high-speed stability. That becomes even more important when the car has more than 1,000 horsepower and a top speed above 340 km/h. Lamborghini has not positioned the Fenomeno Roadster as a relaxed cruiser. It remains a serious performance machine, but with the added sensory drama of open-air driving. That balance is what makes extreme Lamborghini roadsters so appealing. The coupe may be the purer performance shape. The Roadster is the more emotional one.
The V12 Still Defines the Car
The hybrid system is essential to the Fenomeno Roadster’s performance, but the V12 remains the emotional center. Lamborghini’s move into electrification has not erased its naturally aspirated flagship engine. Instead, the company is using electric motors to enhance the V12 rather than replace it in its most exclusive cars. That is important for the brand’s identity. A 1,065-hp plug-in hybrid system gives the Fenomeno modern performance. The naturally aspirated V12 gives it continuity with Lamborghini’s past. That combination is what makes the car feel like a bridge between eras rather than a clean break from tradition.
It Is a Collector Car First and a Road Car Second
The Fenomeno Roadster is street-legal, but its real life will likely be unusual. A car limited to 15 units, with this much power and this much visual presence, is unlikely to become a daily driver. It will probably live in climate-controlled garages, private collections, and special-event lineups. Some owners may use it on mountain roads or closed events, but the Roadster’s rarity means many examples may spend more time preserved than driven. That may frustrate enthusiasts who want cars like this to be used hard. But from Lamborghini’s point of view, that collector status is part of the appeal. Few-Off models are built to be events, not everyday transport.
Lamborghini Is Still Selling Emotion in the EV Age
The Fenomeno Roadster also says something about where Lamborghini is heading. The industry is moving toward electrification, software, and efficiency targets. Lamborghini is moving in that direction too, but it is doing so without abandoning spectacle. The Fenomeno Roadster shows how the brand wants to define its hybrid era: more power, more drama, and more exclusivity, not less. That is why the Roadster matters beyond its production number. It is proof that Lamborghini believes electrification can intensify its character rather than dilute it. The electric motors help produce the staggering output, but the car still presents itself as a loud, emotional, open-air V12 machine.
A Roofless Statement of Excess
The Fenomeno Roadster is not practical. It is not subtle. It is not meant to be widely accessible. It is Lamborghini at its most concentrated. With 1,065 horsepower, 15 units, a naturally aspirated V12 hybrid system, and a roofless body shaped for maximum impact, the Fenomeno Roadster exists to make a statement. It tells collectors that Lamborghini’s most exclusive cars will remain outrageous even as the company embraces hybrid performance. The coupe may have introduced the Fenomeno idea. The Roadster turns it into something even more theatrical: the most powerful open-top Lamborghini ever built, and one of the clearest signs that Sant’Agata still knows how to make excess feel like an event.
