Nearly 20 years after its debut, Lamborghini is once again drawing attention to one of the most radical cars in its history: the Reventon. Recently highlighted by the automaker on its official social media channels, the ultra-rare model has resurfaced in online conversations, reminding enthusiasts how influential the car remains despite its age.
The renewed interest comes as Lamborghini introduces another limited-production model, the Fenomeno, a design-forward supercar based on the Revuelto and built to mark the 20th anniversary of the Centro Stile design studio. With only 29 units planned and a combined output of 1,065 horsepower from its hybrid powertrain, the Fenomeno follows a formula Lamborghini has used before—creating extreme, low-volume vehicles derived from its flagship models.
One of the earliest and most memorable examples of that approach is the Reventon. Unveiled in 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Reventon was based on the Murcielago, which served as Lamborghini’s flagship at the time. Designed by Filippo Perini, the car pushed the brand’s styling language further, adopting sharper lines and a more aggressive presence than its mainstream counterpart.
Production of the Reventon was tightly limited. Lamborghini built just 36 examples in total, split between 21 coupes and 15 roadsters. Only 20 were sold to customers, with car number 00 retained for the company’s museum. Production concluded in 2009, further cementing its rarity.
Despite its age, the Reventon featured advanced elements for its era, including multiple TFT LCD displays and a digital instrument layout housed in carbon fiber. The interior was dominated by exposed carbon fiber surfaces, a minimalist steering wheel, and a large center console filled with buttons.
Power came from a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 shared with the Murcielago LP 640, producing 641 horsepower and 487 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automated manual gearbox sent power to all four wheels. Performance figures included a 0–62 mph time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph.
Today, the Reventon is widely regarded as a modern collectible, with values commonly approaching $1.5 million and top examples exceeding $2 million. Its recent reappearance online has reinforced its reputation as a design statement that has aged gracefully, even as most examples remain preserved in private collections.
