Lamborghini has unveiled its new Centenario Roadster at the Monterey Car Week in California.
Essentially an open-top version of the Centenario, which was built to celebrate Lamborghini’s 100th birthday, just 20 examples of the Roadster will be produced.
Despite the £1.7 million pre-tax asking price, all 20 vehicles have been sold.
Like its hard-top counterpart, the Roadster gets a naturally aspirated V12 engine with 759bhp and a carbon-fibre monocoque construction, permitting a top speed of 217mph.
It is also bestowed with rear-wheel steering and a clever touchscreen infotainment system with internet access and on-board telemetry.
Even so, its lightweight construction means it tips the scales at just 1.57 tonnes – a mere 50kg heavier than the hard-top – and has a power-to-weight ratio of just over 2kg per horsepower.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen has revealed a new high-specification version of its Transporter van called the Sportline.
Priced at £36,295 plus VAT, the new trim level sits above the Highline in the Transporter range and is designed to make the passenger-carrying van sportier and more comfortable for everyday use.
At launch, the new trim will be available solely on the T32 Kombi model, although further variants, including a panel van, will be offered later this year in time for 2017 deliveries.
From the outside, the newcomer is set apart by 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, lowered suspension and sportier bumper.
Inside, there’s embossed leather upholstery, along with air conditioning, a heated windscreen and the Discover Media touchscreen satellite navigation system.
Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre diesel engine producing 178bhp. connected to a seven-speed automatic gearbox. A more powerful 201bhp diesel engine will join the range at a later date, as well as a six-speed manual transmission.
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