Fenomeno Roadster: Lamborghini’s most powerful convertible ever made
With 1,080 horsepower, just 15 units built worldwide, and every single one already spoken for before the public reveal, the Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster is the most powerful and exclusive open-top car Sant’Agata has ever put into production.
Por: Danniel Bittencourt
10/05/2026
Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster: 15 units, 1,080 hp, and not a single one left to buy
Lamborghini pulled the wraps off the Fenomeno Roadster in May 2026 at the Lamborghini Arena event, and the numbers are hard to process. 1,080 horsepower. A naturally aspirated V12 hybrid. An open-top body. And just 15 units allocated globally, every one of them reserved by collectors before the car appeared in front of a camera.
This isn’t a special edition or a farewell package. It’s a roofless evolution of the Fenomeno Coupe from 2025, built on the same HPEV architecture as the Revuelto. The engineering team didn’t cut corners to make a convertible; they redesigned the entire upper structure to make sure nothing was lost without the roof.
Direct competitors sit in a very specific tier: the Ferrari SF90 XX Spider, the Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider, and the Mercedes-AMG One. All of them hover around the same power figures, the same exclusivity, and the same track-focused philosophy.
The target buyer is a multi-millionaire collector who already owns several Lamborghinis and wants one of the last high-revving naturally aspirated V12s ever built for the road. No U.S. availability has been confirmed, and with only 15 units in existence, that’s hardly a surprise.
Built without a roof and didn’t lose a single inch of aggression: the Fenomeno Roadster’s exterior
The Fenomeno Roadster starts from the same foundation as the coupe, but the entire upper section was redesigned from scratch to function without a roof. The windshield sits lower than standard, and a carbon fiber spoiler runs along its upper edge to redirect airflow over the cockpit while channeling cooling air directly into the V12 compartment. Carbon roll hoops integrate into the speedster-style headrest fairings, and there’s no retractable roof in sight.
Up front, the hexagonal daytime running light signature continues Lamborghini’s current visual language, flanked by deeply sculpted creases and an ultra-low stance that makes the car look planted even standing still. Along the sides, 21-inch front wheels and 22-inch rears wrapped in purpose-built Bridgestone Potenza tires make it clear that grip, not comfort, is the primary concern here.
At the rear, a massive diffuser ties everything together. The overall effect is somewhere between a military jet and a Le Mans prototype that somehow passed road registration. It’s aggressive, tense, and visually loud in the best possible way.
The launch color combination, Blu Cepheus with Rosso Mars accents, pays homage to the 1968 Miura Roadster and the blue-and-red colors of Bologna, adding a deliberate sense of heritage to what is otherwise a thoroughly modern machine.
Fighter jet cockpit: the Fenomeno Roadster’s interior puts the driver at the center of everything
Climbing into the Fenomeno Roadster is nothing like getting into a regular car. Lamborghini calls the concept “Feel Like a Pilot,” and they mean it literally. The dashboard is minimalist, asymmetric, and angled entirely toward the driver. Exposed carbon fiber, Corsatex by Dinamica, and Carbon Skin cover nearly every surface in the cabin.
The carbon fiber bucket seats are built for lateral support in high-speed corners, not long-distance comfort. There are no power adjustments, no massage functions. The seat exists to keep you planted during hard cornering, and that’s exactly what it does.
Three screens, modern connectivity, and one honest space limitation
The interface relies on three digital displays: a driver instrument cluster, a vertical center screen, and a dedicated passenger-facing display. Physical buttons are almost nonexistent. The controls are inspired by fighter jet avionics, designed to be operated while wearing gloves at speed.
On the tech side, the Fenomeno inherits the full Revuelto ecosystem, including Lamborghini Connect, online navigation, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The goal is to combine a raw, analog driving feel with a modern digital layer for telemetry, remote monitoring, and connectivity.
Real highlight: the total immersion of the cockpit. The layout and materials make virtually every other car feel generic by comparison. Real limitation: storage space is essentially nonexistent. Trunk capacity is estimated at around 150 liters, and genuine travel luggage was never part of this car’s brief.
A V12 spinning to 9,250 rpm with electric assist: the most extreme road-legal powertrain Lamborghini has ever built
The powertrain is the same unit found in the Revuelto, but pushed to the absolute limit of what Lamborghini will sign off on for road use. The 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12, mounted mid-rear, produces 835 hp at 9,250 rpm and 535 lb-ft of torque at 6,750 rpm on its own. Three electric motors round out the hybrid system: two at the front axle and one positioned over the gearbox.
The combined system output is 1,080 hp, with an estimated combined torque figure of around 793 lb-ft, though Lamborghini hasn’t published that number officially. Power goes through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission in a transverse layout, with all-wheel drive and torque vectoring handled by the front electric motors, which also recover energy under braking.
The 7 kWh battery pack enables a fully electric low-speed mode for short urban runs. Real-world fuel economy sits at roughly 29 mpg combined based on Revuelto PHEV data, though no one buying this car is cross-shopping it on gas mileage.
Official performance numbers match the coupe exactly: 0 to 60 mph in under 2.4 seconds, 0 to 125 mph in 6.8 seconds, and a top speed above 211 mph. The multi-material carbon monocoque with a Forged Composite front subframe maintains exceptional torsional rigidity despite the open-top body structure.
Specs — 2026 Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | 6.5L naturally aspirated V12 + 3 electric motors (HPEV), 7 kWh battery |
| Combined output | 1,080 hp (system total) / 835 hp (V12 only) |
| Torque | 535 lb-ft (V12, official) / ~793 lb-ft combined (market estimate) |
| Transmission | 8-speed dual-clutch, transverse layout |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive with torque vectoring |
| 0–60 mph | Under 2.4 seconds |
| 0–125 mph | 6.8 seconds |
| Top speed | Above 211 mph |
| Fuel economy (est.) | ~29 mpg combined (based on Revuelto PHEV data) |
| Curb weight (est.) | ~3,924 lbs |
| Wheelbase (est.) | 109.4 in. (same platform as Revuelto / Fenomeno Coupe) |
| Wheels | 21″ front / 22″ rear — exclusive Bridgestone Potenza tires |
| Production run | 15 units worldwide (few-off) |
A price tag north of $5 million and a real market limited to auction houses: the Fenomeno Roadster was inaccessible from day one
Outlets including Auto Express, Forbes, and Carscoops agree on a price “well above seven figures,” placing the Fenomeno Roadster somewhere in the $4 to $7 million range depending on the market, taxes, and configuration. In Australia, the country’s sole example was quoted at approximately AUD $8.2 million before local duties, translating to roughly $5 to $6 million USD before any additional fees.
Since all 15 cars are already spoken for, the only realistic path to ownership is the secondary market at private auctions, where past few-off Lamborghinis like the Reventón, Veneno, and Sián have consistently sold at significant premiums over original asking price. For this type of buyer, the acquisition cost matters less than the long-term appreciation potential of a hybrid naturally aspirated V12 built in quantities smaller than most restaurant kitchens.
Maintenance is expensive by design. High-voltage hybrid systems, exotic carbon fiber components, and parts availability limited to authorized Lamborghini service centers, often requiring international logistics, place upkeep costs firmly in the premium tier. Insurance follows the same trajectory: multi-million-dollar insured values, track use, and extreme rarity require bespoke policies through specialty collectors’ insurers, with annual premiums that represent a meaningful percentage of the car’s total value.
Is it worth buying? For an investor already inside Lamborghini’s few-off collector circle, the case is strong. For anyone wanting a hypercar to drive regularly, not really: a fraction of the money could fund a Revuelto, an SF90 XX Spider, and a dedicated track car, all with far more reasonable running costs and no anxiety about stone chips.
The buyer profile is extremely narrow: a seasoned collector with multiple Lamborghinis already in the garage, access to private track days, proper climate-controlled storage, and a long-term view of the car as a tangible asset as much as a driving experience.
Questions every enthusiast is asking about the Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster
What is the real-world fuel economy of the Fenomeno Roadster?
Lamborghini hasn’t published an official figure for the Roadster specifically. Based on Revuelto PHEV data, the market estimate is approximately 29 mpg combined. Push it hard on a track, and that number drops considerably.
How much does insurance cost for the Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster?
There’s no standard rate. With only 15 examples in existence and an insured value between $4 and $7 million, coverage is arranged through specialty collectors’ insurers on a bespoke basis. Annual premiums are typically a significant fraction of the car’s market value.
Will the Fenomeno Roadster be available in the United States?
No official U.S. allocation has been announced. With just 15 units built globally and all of them pre-allocated to VIP collectors before the reveal, the odds of a U.S.-spec example appearing through normal channels are very low.
What are the main competitors of the Fenomeno Roadster?
The direct rivals are the Ferrari SF90 XX Spider (~1,030 hp), the Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider (over 1,130 hp), and the Mercedes-AMG One (1,063 hp). All four compete in the same tier of power output, extreme exclusivity, and track-first engineering.
Is the Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster worth the investment?
For the collector who’s already inside the circle, yes, and convincingly so. It’s one of the last naturally aspirated high-revving V12s with a hybrid signature, built in quantities that could fit inside a single garage, with a track record of appreciation across every Lamborghini few-off that came before it.
For anyone who wants a hypercar to actually drive on a regular basis, the math doesn’t work. The ergonomics are uncompromising, the cost per mile is staggering, and keeping the car properly maintained demands the kind of infrastructure most people simply don’t have.
The Fenomeno Roadster isn’t just a car. It’s a carbon-and-titanium argument that the naturally aspirated V12 still has something to say, handcrafted in 15 examples for the few people on Earth in a position to hear it.
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