Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4
| Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 Coupé | |
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| Car information | |
| Model Family | Lamborghini Aventador |
| Year | 2016 |
| Make | Lamborghini |
| Origin | Italy |
| Type | Limited Production |
| Engine | 6.5 L Naturally Aspirated V12 (L539) |
| Power | 759 hp (566 kW) |
| Torque | 509 ft⋅lb (690 N·m) |
| Weight | 3,889 lb (1,764 kg) |
| Layout | Mid-Engine, AWD |
| Front Distr. | 43% |
| Transmission | 7-speed Single-Clutch/Paddle Shift |
| Related | Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SV (Base model) Lamborghini Veneno |
- “Ferruccio Lamborghini was a Taurus, hence the influence of the symbol of the raging bull on the many cars of his prestigious brand he began in 1963 to compete with rival Ferrari. Lamborghini was born in 1916, and the new Centenario was built to celebrate his 100th birthday. Built on the Aventador Super Veloce chassis, complete with a powertrain giving it an advantage in lightness and a formidable 740 hp. With further tuning, the Centenario gleans nearly 20 more ponies from the V12 and loses 11 pounds, while gaining significant downforce and cooling from its body design. Every exterior detail was designed with function in mind to manage drag and improve downforce. Making history of its own, the Centenario is the first Lamborghini to employ rear-wheel steering. With only 20 models in the works and a price tag of $1.9 million each, Forza Horizon 3 will likely be the only place most of us will get a chance to experience it.”
– Official website[1]
The 2016 Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 (Centenario '16,[2] Lambo Centenario[3][4]) is a limited-production hypercar by Lamborghini.
Built using the Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SV as the base, the Centenario was created to celebrate Lamborghini founder Ferruccio Lamborghini's 100th birthday.[5]
Overview[edit | edit source]
Unlike the rest of Lamborghini's modern cars, the Centenario was designed to be not as extreme as the other wedge-shaped cars. Only 40 units were built: 20 coupés and 20 roadsters.[6]
Design / chassis[edit | edit source]
The Centenario LP 770-4, built on the chassis of a Lamborghini Aventador SV, weighs only 11 lb (5 kg) less than the SV, coming down to a weight of 3,889 lb (1,764 kg).[7][8] Unlike the SV and like the standard Aventador LP 700-4, the Centenario features a deployable and retractable active aerodynamic system at the rear wing.
As a first for Lamborghini, the Centenario features four-wheel-steering, a feature that would eventually make it way to the Lamborghini Aventador S, although this feature is notably absent in the Forza games. It has a 43% / 57% weight balance.
Engine / drivetrain[edit | edit source]
The Centenario's engine is the L539 V12, modified to make 770 PS (759 hp; 566 kW), 20 PS (19 hp; 14 kW) more than the Aventador SV.[9]
The seven-speed single-clutch semi-automatic transmission remains relatively unchanged from the Aventador SV.
Performance[edit | edit source]
The Centenario is capable of 0 - 60 mph (0 - 97 km/h) in 2.65 to 2.8 seconds, 0 - 100 mph (0 - 161 km/h) in 5.4 to 5.75 seconds, 0 - 186 mph (0 - 300 km/h) in 23.5 seconds, and a top speed exceeding 217 mph (350 km/h). The in-game versions of the car are capable of a stock top speed of 232 mph (373 km/h).
The Centenario has a power-to-weight ratio of 430 hp (436 PS; 321 kW) per tonne, or 5.12 lb (2.32 kg) per horsepower.
Gameplay[edit | edit source]
Forza Horizon 3[edit | edit source]
The Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 is generally regarded as the fastest car in the game, as it outperforms almost all other cars in Class X, with the Porsche 918 Spyder being a possible exception. The Centenario has considerably sharp steering for its Handling rating, even though Forza Horizon 3 is heavily speed-focused, making it a prime choice for Speed Zones. Although far from having the highest top speed, it still has an acceptably high top speed of 435 km/h (270 mph). Plus, its braking and launch outperform almost all other cars in the game. As such, it can be considered the king of Class X and, by extension, Forza Horizon 3 as a whole.
In Class S2, the Centenario is also a decent performer and is usually at the top of leaderboards where only Class S2 Hypercars are allowed. In general S2 races, though, it faces stiff competition from the Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster, which is usually superior, especially due to its very tight default gearing that can be widened to make the Zonda C have a much higher top speed than what its Speed stat otherwise suggests.
Winning a race in the Centenario unlocks the "Forza First" achievement.
| Conversions | |
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| Drivetrain Swap | RWD |
| Aspiration Swap | Twin Turbo |
Forza Motorsport 7[edit | edit source]
The Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 is placed in the Exotic GT division, where it competes with the Ford GT (GEN2), Ferrari F12tdf, and McLaren 720S Coupé. It has a high top speed for its division, being 373 km/h (232 mph), which becomes slightly lower under homologation rules. Unlike other games, the Centenario in Forza Motorsport 7 is now quicker in drag racing than the Veneno, but now exhibits worse handling by comparison. Its leaderboard name is now Lambo Centenario instead of Centenario '16.
| Conversions | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Swap | RWD |
| Aspiration Swap | Twin Turbo |
Forza Horizon 4[edit | edit source]
The Centenario remains almost identical to its Forza Horizon 3 counterpart except that it is now placed much further below the Veneno and only marginally below the McLaren 720S Coupé due to its handling being reduced. This effectively ends its reign in Class X, although it is still proficient in Class S2 due to having the Racing V12 swap from the Ferrari F50 GT as an option, which the Veneno doesn't have.
The Series 14 Winter #Forzathon Weekly Challenge, "Horizon 3 Anniversary", involves the Centenario. The Series 14 Monthly Rivals event, set on Lakehurst Copse Circuit, also involved the Centenario; Series 1 had a similar Monthly Rivals event, but with the McLaren Senna (the Forza Horizon 4 cover car) instead.
| Conversions | |
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| Engine Swap | Racing V12 (Ferrari F50 GT) |
| Drivetrain Swap | RWD |
| Aspiration Swap | Twin Turbo |
Customization[edit | edit source]
| Advanced Paint Groups | ||
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| Paint Group | Area | Part |
| 1 | Body | Main body |
| 2 | Body | Trim |
| 3 | Body | Roof line |
| Color Name | Image |
|---|---|
| Nero Centenario + Giallo Horus | 
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Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 is the main cover car of Forza Horizon 3.[2]
- It is the second Lamborghini model on the cover of a Forza game, following the Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 from Forza Horizon 2.
- The Centenario's stock tires have yellow tire walls. These are not featured on other tire compounds, nor are they paintable.
- They are the car's real life Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires but changed to have a full yellow tire wall with the text removed, due to licensing issues. The same yellow tire walls would later be seen on the Lamborghini Reventón Forza Edition.
Mistakes[edit | edit source]
- The Centenario is wrongly far from the Aventador SV concerning weight (the latter is given a weight of 3,868 lb (1,754 kg) except in Forza Horizon 4):
- In the Forza Horizon games, the Centenario's weight is listed as 3,527 lb (1,600 kg); if it were 11 lb (5 kg) lighter than the SV, the SV would logically need to weigh 3,538 lb (1,605 kg).
- In Forza Horizon 4, the Aventador SV is given a weight rating of 3,362 lb (1,525 kg); again, this is wrong in relation to the Centenario's weight, which would logically need to be reduced to 3,351 lb (1,520 kg).
- In Forza Motorsport 7, while having the correct weight rating, the Centenario is wrongly heavier than the SV; the SV should logically weigh 3,900 lb (1,769 kg) like it does in real life.
- In the Forza Horizon games, the Centenario's weight is listed as 3,527 lb (1,600 kg); if it were 11 lb (5 kg) lighter than the SV, the SV would logically need to weigh 3,538 lb (1,605 kg).
- Paint Group 1 covers the entire carbon fiber roof, front bumper, and rear diffuser of the car, which logically should be covered by Paint Group 4 or Paint Group 3, as most custom-painted Centenarios in real life have the roof, front bumper, and rear diffuser in all carbon fiber black.
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
- The developmental codename for the Centenario is the Lamborghini Bellissima; it retains this name in the game files as LAM_Bellissima_17.[10]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Normal gallery[edit | edit source]
The Centenario LP 770-4 in Forza Horizon 3.
Front quarter view of the Centenario in Forza Horizon 4.
Front view.
Rear quarter view.
Rear view.
Front trunk.
A view of the Centenario's V12 engine.
An exploded view of the Centenario.
A view of the Centenario's interior.
Dashboard view.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Forza Horizon 3 (first appearance)
- Forza Motorsport 7
- Forza Horizon 4
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Forza Motorsport - Forza Horizon 3 - Cars (Lamborghini)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Forza Horizon 3
- ↑ Forza Motorsport 7
- ↑ Forza Horizon 4
- ↑ Autoblog - Lambo to mark founder's birth with limited-run supercar in Geneva, Author: Noah Joseph, Date: 12/01/2015
- ↑ Carscoops - Lamborghini “Centenario” Has Been Reportedly Sold Out, Author: Cristian Gnaticov, Date: 01/14/2016
- ↑ Road & Track, First Drives - Lamborghini Centenario: First Drive, Author: Bob Sorokanich, Date: 11/16/2017
- ↑ Motor Trend, First Drives - Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 First Drive, Author: Jonny Lieberman, Date: 6/29/2016
- ↑ Top Gear, First Drive - Review: Lamborghini’s 760bhp, £1.7m Centenario, Author: Charlie Turner, Date: 06/29/2016
- ↑ The Nobeds - Forza Horizon 4 Full Car List Leaked by Windows Store, Author: Cory Johnston, Date: 6/23/2018
