Only 29 people on Earth own the Lamborghini Fenomeno coupe. Now the Italian automaker is about to double that exclusive club with a roofless version packing the same 1,065 horsepower, and I genuinely think this might be the last pure V12 roadster the world ever sees.
The reveal is locked in for May 9-10 at the Imola Circuit in Italy, during the second edition of Lamborghini Arena 2026. If you’ve got multi-million-dollar money and a taste for naturally aspirated thunder mixed with hybrid torque, this is your moment.
At a glance
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.5-liter V12 + hybrid motor |
| Total output | 1,065 hp (823 hp from V12 alone) |
| Platform | Revuelto-based, full carbon fiber |
| Production run | Expected 29 units |
| Estimated price | Multiple millions (above coupe) |
| Brakes | CCM-R Plus, LMDH race-derived |
| Reveal | May 9-10, 2026 — Imola Circuit, Italy |
Why 1,065 hp with no roof changes everything
I’ve followed Lamborghini’s Few-Off program for years, and the pattern is almost ritualistic. The brand builds a limited coupe, waits roughly 12 months, then chops the roof off and sells the same number of convertibles at a higher price. They did it with the Reventón, the Veneno, the Centenario, and the Sián. The Fenomeno Roadster is the 5th chapter in that exact playbook.
What makes this one different is the sheer output. At 1,065 hp, the Fenomeno coupe already held the title of the most powerful V12 Lamborghini ever built. The roadster inherits all of that. When the top comes off, it becomes the most powerful open-air car Sant’Agata has ever produced. That 6.5-liter V12 screaming behind your head with nothing but sky above — I can’t think of a more visceral driving experience on the planet right now.
Ferrari charges millions for less — think about that
Here’s the real story. Ferrari’s latest limited drops, including the SP-8 and the Daytona SP3, are extraordinary machines. But none of them combine a naturally aspirated V12 with a hybrid system pushing past 1,000 hp in a roadster body. Lamborghini has quietly built something that sits in a class of 1, and the collector market is going to respond accordingly.
The Fenomeno Roadster sits on the same Revuelto architecture as the coupe, meaning the entire body and chassis are carbon fiber. The brakes are CCM-R Plus units pulled straight from Lamborghini’s LMDH endurance racing program. There’s a race-spec adjustable suspension setup and even optional Bridgestone slick tires for track days. This isn’t a show pony. It’s a weapon that happens to look like a sculpture.
What Lamborghini isn’t saying about the production numbers
Officially, Lamborghini hasn’t confirmed how many Fenomeno Roadsters will be built. But history tells us everything we need to know. The Reventón had 20 coupes and 15 roadsters. The Veneno had 3 coupes and 9 roadsters. The Centenario split evenly at 20 and 20. The Sián did 63 coupes and 19 roadsters. My best guess is 29 roadsters to mirror the coupe, but Lamborghini could easily go lower to drive exclusivity even higher.
Pricing is the other mystery. The Fenomeno coupe already commanded multiple millions, and every previous Few-Off roadster cost more than its hardtop sibling. I wouldn’t be surprised if the roadster lands somewhere north of 5 million before options and taxes. At that level, you’re not buying a car. You’re buying a seat at a table with fewer than 30 chairs.
The one catch nobody is talking about
Most of these cars will never see rain, let alone a racetrack. That’s the quiet truth about Few-Off Lamborghinis. They end up in climate-controlled garages next to their coupe siblings, appreciating in value while their odometers collect dust. The Reventón Roadster already trades for well over 2 million at auction. The Veneno Roadster has crossed 8 million. The Fenomeno Roadster will follow the same trajectory.
But here’s the catch that matters more. This could be the final time Lamborghini pairs a naturally aspirated V12 with a limited-run roadster body. Emissions regulations are tightening across Europe. The Revuelto platform already leans on hybrid assistance to stay legal. Whatever comes after the Fenomeno generation may not have 12 cylinders at all. That makes this car not just rare — it makes it a closing statement on an era.
How it stacks up
| Model | Power | Production | Engine | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster | 1,065 hp | ~29 units | V12 hybrid | Most powerful open-top Lambo ever |
| Ferrari Daytona SP3 | 829 hp | 599 units | V12 NA | Higher volume, lower output |
| Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider | 1,139 hp | 85 units | V12 hybrid | More power, less exclusive |
| Lamborghini Sián Roadster | 808 hp | 19 units | V12 mild hybrid | Predecessor, 257 hp less |
Why this matters
- Signals the end of Lamborghini’s naturally aspirated V12 roadster lineage
- Sets a new benchmark for Few-Off convertible power output
- Forces Ferrari and Aston Martin to respond in the ultra-limited segment
The verdict
The Fenomeno Roadster is Lamborghini doing what Lamborghini does best — taking something already extreme and stripping away the roof to make it unforgettable. At 1,065 hp with a production run likely capped at 29 units, this is an instant collector piece that will appreciate before the first owner even takes delivery. If you’re a hypercar collector watching from the sidelines, May 2026 at Imola is the date circled in red. This is almost certainly the last V12 roadster the raging bull will ever build, and that alone makes it one of the most significant Lamborghinis of the decade.
If this kind of ultra-rare supercar news gets your pulse going, keep checking back. I’ll have full specs, live photos from Imola, and pricing details the moment Lamborghini drops the curtain on May 9. You won’t want to miss this one.
