Lamborghini is a name that triggers images of ultra-luxurious superfast sports cars with incredibly striking bodywork and high sticker prices. While no Lamborghini car can be accused of being cheap, some commands 7-digit price tags that earn them spots on this list. Founded by Ferruccio Lamborghini in 1963 to compete with Ferrari, Lamborghini immediately distinguished itself with its rear mid-engined rear-wheel-drive sports cars.
Hard hit by the global financial downturn of the early ’70s, the company suffered the indignity of bankruptcy in 1978. Today, however, as part of the Audi division of the Volkswagen Group it has established itself as a luxury sports carmaker of high repute. The high-performance roadsters and racers that wear the company’s badge are noted for their head-turning design, cutting-edge technology, and blistering speed. With one feature—mind-boggling price tags—common for every car on this list, here are the most expensive Lamborghinis ever sold.
10 Reventon ($1.5M)
When the Reventon was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007, Lamborghini announced that only 20 units would be sold to customers. Exterior styling is inspired by the aerospace industry, and the body is made of carbon fiber while the interior features Alcantara and leather.
Most of its mechanicals come from the Murciélago LP640 including the 6.5-liter V12 with a power output of 641 hp. With this on tap, it can hit 62 mph in 3.4 seconds, and thanks to a price tag of $1.5M, it found its way to our list.
9 Reventon Roadster ($2.2M)
The roadster version of the Lamborghini Reventon was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and was powered by the Murciélago LP 670–4SV’s engine. With an output of 661 hp and 487 lb-ft of torque, it sends the roadster from 0-62 mph in 3.4 seconds and to a top speed of 205 mph.
It was a bigger hit than the coupe version and a short production run of 15 vehicles made it a highly sought-after brand. Although the MSRP was $1,250,000 initially, high demand for the scarce showstopper drove the actual price to $2.2M.
8 Aventador J ($2.8M)
Just 6 months after the Aventador’s debut, Lamborghini began working on a roadster version—the Aventador J, which was unveiled in 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show. To save weight, the special one-off roadster came without a roof, windows, radio, and an air conditioner.
The head-turner of a car wore a unique muted red paint job and sported seats made from a proprietary material called “carbon skin”. Powered by a 690 hp 6.5-liter V12 mill, the Aventador J was snapped up for $2.8M before it was even shown in Geneva.
7 Sesto Elemento ($2.92M)
The Sesto Elemento, unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, was a track-only car that was built between 2010 and 2012. Constructed mostly from carbon fiber from which it got its name, only 20 cars were made with each costing $2.92M.
Power was supplied by an engine sourced from the Gallardo Superleggera—a 5.2-liter V10 that drove the four wheels with 562 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. Weighing just 2202 pounds it can hit 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and attain a top speed of 221 mph.
6 Centenario Roadster ($2.92M)
Developed to celebrate Ferrucio Lamborghini’s 100th birthday, the Centenario was built on a carbon fiber monocoque chassis and sported triple exhaust outlets. Priced at $2.9M, the Centenario also features all-wheel drive and a rear-wheel steering system that improved high-speed stability and low-speed maneuverability.
Lamborghini used it as a bed to showcase new technologies like new aerodynamic advancements and a new infotainment system with a 10.1 touchscreen. Powered by a 759 hp V12 engine displacing 6.5 liters, it can hit 62 mph in 2.9 seconds and sprint on to a top speed of about 217 mph.
5 Miura P400SV ($2.96M)
Debuting as Lamborghini’s flagship model at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, the Miura P400 was a day one hit and was the fastest road-legal production car. When the P400SV landed in 1971, it came with engine enhancements like better carburetors, different can timing, and dedicated lubrication for the gearbox.
With these, the 4-liter V12 engine’s output was bumped up to 380 hp at 7850 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque at 5750 rpm. Only 150 units of these popular sports cars were built and one of them was auctioned in Paris in 2021 for $2.96M.
4 Sian FKP 37 ($3.6M)
The Sian FKP37 unveiled online in 2019, is Lamborghini’s first hybrid production vehicle and the first to feature 3D printed parts on the interior. For its hybrid system, it uses a supercapacitor, instead of a typical battery pack, to power an electric motor attached to the transmission to provide quick fire torque fill.
Combining with the V12 power plant to generate an output of 807 hp, the Sian hits 62 mph in about 2.8 seconds and maxes out at 221 mph. This $3.6M carbon fiber-bodied technological masterpiece is the most powerful Lamborghini.
3 Veneno ($5.3M)
Developed in celebration of Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary, the Veneno was based on the Aventador and introduced in 2013 at the Geneva Motor Show. Built on a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, the 2-door coupe sported extreme aerodynamic elements that gave it exceptional track capability.
Only 3 units of the all-wheel-drive Veneno were built for customers with a 740 hp 6.5-liter V12 providing the motivation for a 0-60 mph time of 2.8 seconds. When it was launched, it wore a price tag of $4M, but one of them was purchased for $5.3M later.
2 SC18 Alston ($7M)
Based on the Aventador SVJ, the SC18 Alston was the first one-off by Lamborghini’s motorsport division and was designed in conjunction with the customer. The track-focused supercar’s unique aerodynamics was inspired by the Huracan GT3 EVO and the Super Trofeo EVO and featured a large adjustable carbon-fiber wing.
Pushed by 759 raging ponies and 431 lb-ft of torque delivered by its 6.5-liter V12 engine, it hits 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds. This carbon fiber bull, one of the sickest Lamborghinis ever, set the customer back by a whopping $7 million.
1 Veneno Roadster ($8.3M)
The Veneno Roadster was unveiled in 2014 on an Italian aircraft carrier in Abu Dhabi and at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show. Designed with a rollover bar instead of a roof, and boasting the aerodynamic efficiency and stability of race cars, only 9 of these road-legal masterpieces were built.
Powered by a 6.5-liter V12 power mill laying out 740 hp and 509 lb-ft of torque, it has a top speed of 221 mph. Priced at $4.5 million when new, an auctioneer sold a Veneno Roadster for $8.3 million in Switzerland in 2019.
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