What Basem liked about the Lamborghini Reventon:
- Bodywork so sexy it inspires expletives
- Awe-inspiring performance
- Arguably the most extreme Lamborghini ever
What he didn't like:
- He can’t afford one -- in fact, he can’t even afford a tuneup for one
- The attention it gathers simulates the effect of A-list movie star fame, only without the cash benefits
- Reventon is 15 times rarer than a Bugatti Veyron, and you’re about as likely to own one as you are to get struck by lighting -- 72 times
Who should buy the Lamborghini Reventon:
The 20 people who have already plunked down the cash
The other 5,999,999,980 people on Earth
Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door coupe
- Seating capacity: 2
- Trim levels: (one)
- Model tested/price: Lamborghini Reventon, $1,400,000
- Base engine: 6.5 liter V12, 650 horsepower @ 8000 RPM, 487 lb-ft @ 6000 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 6-speed automatic (sequential manual)
- Driveline: Mid engine, all-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 10 MPG city/16 MPG highway
- Where built: Italy
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, antilock brakes, traction control
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major options: Ceramic brake rotors
- Warranty: 4 years/unlimited mileage bumper-to-bumper
