Lamborghini Aventador


The Lamborghini Aventador is a mid-engine sports car produced by the Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini. In keeping with Lamborghini tradition, the Aventador is named after a fighting bull.

History

Launched on 28 February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, five months after its initial unveiling in Sant'Agata Bolognese, the vehicle, internally codenamed LB834, was designed to replace the then-decade-old Murciélago as the new flagship model.
Soon after the Aventador's unveiling, Lamborghini announced that it had sold 12 cars, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2011. By March 2016, Lamborghini had built 5,000 Aventadors, in five years.

Models

Aventador LP700-4 (2011–2016)

Production of the Aventador was planned to be limited to 4,000 vehicles; however, in 2016, it achieved the 5,000 unit milestone. The molds used to make the carbon-fibre monocoque are expected to last 500 molds each and only 8 have been made.
The car's shape borrows heavily from Lamborghini's limited-edition Reventón and the Estoque concept car.
The Aventador was unveiled at Lummus Park, Miami, followed by Miami International Airport, followed by Auto China 2014.

Specifications

Engine

The Aventador LP700–4 uses Lamborghini's new 60° V12 engine weighing 235 kg. Known internally as the L539, the new engine is Lamborghini's fifth in-house engine and second V12 design. It is the first all-new V12 since the 3.5 litre powerplant found in the 350GT.
Displacement
Max. power at 8,250 rpm
Min. power to weight per tonne
Max. torque at 5,500 rpm
emissions398 g/km
Combined fuel consumption

Performance

The transmission, a single-clutch seven-speed automated electrohydraulic manual, is built by Graziano Trasmissioni. Despite being single-clutch, gear-shifts are accomplished in 50 milliseconds.
The new, electronically controlled, all-wheel drive system is developed and supplied by the Swedish company Haldex Traction, offering traction and handling capabilities based on their 4th generation technology.
The Lamborghini Aventador was replaced by the facelifted Aventador S in 2016.

Aventador LP700-4 Roadster (2013–2016)

The Aventador LP700-4 Roadster was announced for production on 27 December 2012. Equipped with the same V12 engine as the coupé version, Lamborghini claims that it can accelerate from in 2.9 seconds and will achieve a top speed of.
The removable roof consists of two carbon fibre panels, weighing each, which required the reinforcement of the rear pillar to compensate for the loss of structural integrity as well as to accommodate the rollover protection and ventilation systems for the engine. The panels are easily removable and are stored in the front luggage compartment. The Aventador Roadster has a unique engine cover design and an attachable wind deflector to improve cabin airflow at high speeds as well as a gloss black finish on the A-pillars, windshield header, roof panels, and rear window area. With a total weight of it is only heavier than the coupé.

Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce (2015–2017)

The Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce was announced at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. It features an upgraded powertrain, with maximum power output increased to from the standard coupé's. Combined with weight reduction of from increased usage of carbon fibre both inside and outside the car, the LP 750-4 SV has a power to weight ratio of 1 hp to 2 kg. The car also features improved aerodynamics, with downforce increased by 180% as compared to the standard Aventador coupé. Notable aerodynamic upgrades are a revised front splitter and a rear diffuser along with a fixed CFRP rear wing. The car's driving dynamics have also been upgraded, featuring new enhanced electronic steering for superior maneuverability at high speeds, magnetic pushrod suspension for superior handling, and chassis improvements to increase rigidity.

Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce Roadster (2016–2017)

Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce Roadster was unveiled at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It features a compact two-piece carbon fibre hardtop that can be stowed in the trunk like the standard roadster. Numerous weight-saving measures have lowered the Roadster's weight to, a figure that makes it lighter than the standard roadster. Deliveries began in the first quarter of 2016 and production was limited to 500 units.

Aventador LP740-4 S (2016–present)

The Lamborghini Aventador S was revealed on 19 December 2016 at the Sant'Agata factory. Official reveal of the car took place at the March 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The Aventador S is an update to the then outgoing Aventador with mechanical and exterior changes. The updated exterior of the car was designed by Lamborghini's head of design Mitja Borkert. The 6.5 litre V12 engine is now rated at at 8,400 rpm and of torque at 5,500 rpm. The performance figures remain the same as the standard Aventador.
The S received four wheel steering, permanent four wheel drive and a slightly updated suspension. The suspension is controlled by the ‘Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Attiva’ control unit. The LDVA has four selectable modes – Sport, Strada, Corsa and Ego. Carbon ceramic brakes are standard.
The nose was redesigned with a bigger front splitter and two new air ducts in the front bumper. At the rear it has a new black rear diffuser with fins, and three single exit exhaust tips. It has 130 percent more front downforce than the standard Aventador.

Aventador LP740-4 S Roadster (2017–present)

The roadster variant of the new Aventador S followed up in 2017 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. The roadster is mechanically identical to the coupé with the only difference being the engine cover, two carbon fibre removable roof panels (weighing less than stowable in the front compartment of the car and new optional wheels. The roadster is heavier than the coupé due to chassis reinforcing components due to which it accelerates from 0.3 seconds slower than the coupé.

Aventador LP770-4 SVJ (2018–present)

Unveiled at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the Aventador SVJ is a track focused iteration of the Aventador S and an improvement over the Aventador SV. The 6.5-litre L539 V12 engine used in the entire Aventador lineage has been reworked and now generates a maximum power output of at 8,500 rpm and of torque at 6,750 rpm. The weight saving measures such as the extensive use of carbon fibre, and titanium in the exhaust system has brought the weight down to, giving the car a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 hp/kg. The Aventador SVJ can accelerate from in 2.8 seconds and in 8.6 seconds and can attain a top speed of over.
A camouflaged prototype of the variant had previously made a new production car lap around the Nurburgring Nordschleife in July 2018, beating the previous record holder, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS by setting a lap time of 6:44.97 with Lamborghini test driver Marco Mapelli behind the wheel achieved by using the Pirelli Pzero Trofeo R tyres available with the car as an option.
The Aventador SVJ is the first production V12 Lamborghini model to feature Lamborghini's Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva system. This allows the car to achieve 40% more downforce than the Aventador SV and 1% reduction in the coefficient of drag. The system adds aerodynamic components to the car including a disconnected front splitter, tri-dimensional air outlet on the bonnet, a large carbon fibre rear wing with a central fin, underbody aero design with vortex generators, and a large rear diffuser. The system works in conjunction with Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Attiva 2.0 management system, which uses inertial sensors to control the car's aero in 500 milliseconds.
The Aventador SVJ "63 Edition", a special edition commemorating the company's year of foundation, featuring a special white livery with the number 63 more prominent on the car would be first offered for sale and limited to just 63 units, while the whole production run of the Aventador SVJ would be limited to just 963 units in total including the 63 units, with deliveries starting in the beginning of 2019.

Aventador LP770-4 SVJ Roadster (2019–present)

The roadster variant of the SVJ was unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show and will be produced in a limited series of 800 units. The car includes a removable hard top made of two different pieces made of carbon fibre and retains the powertrain from the coupé.

Special editions

Lamborghini Aventador J

Six months after unveiling the Aventador, plans for a roadster version were leaked by the U.S. EPA after it included the model on a data sheet on its website. Lamborghini officially unveiled the Aventador J to the world at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The roofless and windowless barchetta concept car uses the same V12 engine as the standard Aventador, producing with the same single clutch transmission as in the standard coupé. The car does not have air conditioning or radio to save further weight for a total of. The car presented at the Geneva show was the only unit to be produced, and was sold for.
The J designation was thought to have come from Appendix J in the FIA rulebook that describes the technical specifications of race cars. However, during an interview with designer Filippo Perini, it was revealed that the 'J' actually stands for Jota, in reference to a 1970s one off Lamborghini Miura Jota, which also conformed to the FIA's Appendix J regulations.

Dreamliner Edition (2012)

The Lamborghini Aventador Dreamliner Edition is a version of Aventador LP 700-4 coupé with blue and white body colour scheme from Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and pitch-black wheels. The vehicle was unveiled in 2012 Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit.

Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario (2013)

The Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario is a limited version of the Aventador LP 700-4 commemorating the 50th anniversary of Automobili Lamborghini. It included increased engine power to via a new specific engine calibration, enlarged and extended front air intakes and the aerodynamic splitter, small flaps set into the sides, new rear end featuring an enlarged diffuser and expansive meshwork that further improves engine-compartment ventilation, model-exclusive Giallo Maggio body colour featuring sparkling yellow paintwork with a layer of transparent and highly reflective particles; front and rear and sills in two-tone design, semi-aniline leather interior upholstery in Nero Ade with Terra Emilia with Q-Citura stitch diamond pattern, 50th anniversary emblem in forged composite carbon-fibre.
The coupe was unveiled at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show.
The roadster was unveiled at the 2013 Quail Motorsports Gathering.

Aventador Airport Vehicle (2013)

An Aventador was made for the Bologna Airport featuring a white body colour, red and white chequered flag decals on the sides, a light bar on the roof and 'FOLLOW ME' written on the bonnet.
The vehicle was unveiled at the Bologna Airport between 6 May 2013 and 19 May 2013 and was used to guide aircraft around the airport.
It was also used in Heathrow Airport, London, as an airport vehicle for a single day.

Aventador Pirelli Edition (2014)

The Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Pirelli Edition was announced in December 2014. Celebrating a 50-year association between Lamborghini and Pirelli, it features a design and colour scheme that echoes the Pirelli tyre, with a thin red stripe running across the roof.

Mansory Carbonado (2014)

The Mansory Carbonado is a one-off built by Mansory, based on the Aventador LP700-4. As its name suggests, the Carbonado gains lots of carbon-fiber to help it reduce weight, along with a new wide-body kit that allows the car to gain a stealthy look, based on fighter jets. The car now gains new 20-inch alloy wheels at the front and 21-inch wheels at the back. The 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V12 has now been reworked, and gaining two turbochargers from Mansory, the Carbonado now generates 1250 hp and an electronically-limited 900 nm of torque, allowing the Carbonado to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds. Only 3 units will be produced.

Mansory Carbonado Apertos

The Mansory Carbonado Apertos is the roadster version of its coupé, also a one-off built by Mansory, based on the Aventador LP700-4 Roadster. The exterior remains the same, only now with a new color theme representing the sun. Technical specifications remain the same as the coupé and the accelerations also remain the same. As well as the coupé, only 3 units will be produced.

Mansory Carbonado Evo

The Mansory Carbonado Evo is the updated version of the original Carbonado, yet still based on of the Aventador LP700-4, yet another one-off built by Mansory. New and aggressive bodywork made from carbon fiber also drastically reduces the weight from the donor car. Technical specifications remain the same as the Carbonado and Carbonado Apertos and the accelerations also remain the same. However, unlike the previous cars, there is only one unit of the Carbonado Evo in the world.

Mansory Carbonado GT

The Mansory Carbonado GT is the most powerful version of the Carbonado, yet another one-off from Mansory. The wide-body kit was built with fighter jets in mind once again, to mimic their design language. The 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V12 has now been reworked, and with two, larger turbochargers, the Carbonado GT now generates 1600 hp and an electronically-limited 1250 nm of torque. The car can now accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.1 seconds, a slash of 0.5 seconds from the standard Carbonado. The top speed is in excess of 230 mph.

Mansory J.S.1 Edition

The Mansory J.S.1 Edition is a "1 of 1" one-off from Mansory on behalf of James Stunt, whose initials highlight the name of the car. The J.S.1 is based off of the Aventador SV, but has its interior completely reworked. The introduction of carbon-fiber allows the J.S.1 to save almost 110 lbs of weight over its donor car. The 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V12 is also reworked, and delivers upwards of 819 hp and 750 nm of torque, which allows the J.S.1 to go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds.

SC18 Alston

Introduced in November 2018, the SC18 Alston is a track focused one-off created for a customer under close collaboration with Lamborghini's motorsport division Squadra Corse. Based on the Aventador SVJ, the SC18 Alston incorporates aerodynamic elements taken from the Huracàn GT3 and the Huracàn SuperTrofeo Evo. Main features of the car include a big adjustable carbon-fibre rear wing, front air intakes on the hood taken from the Huracàn GT3, new Veneno-like wheels created especially for the car, a one-off exhaust system along with rear lights from the Centenario, rear fenders, hood scoops and the central fin from the Huracàn SuperTrofeo Evo, and a new front bumper. All these changes give the car 770 hp and 720 nm of torque. The mechanical components and drive train remain the same as the donor car.

SVJ 63 Roadster

The SVJ 63 Roadster is a special edition of the Aventador, unveiled at Monterey Car Week in August 2019. It pays tribute to the victories of 2018 and 2019 at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. 63 will be built, the number representing Lamborghini's founding in 1963. Technical specifications are the same as the SVJ Roadster.

Mansory Cabrera

The Mansory Cabrera is a one-off built by Mansory, based on of the Aventador SVJ, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mansory. Originally planned to be unveiled as a world premiere at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show, it was instead done online. The exterior has been entirely reworked featuring new headlights, quad tailpipes, a new full carbon-fiber body, finished in a Vento Verde theme. The 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V12 also got reworked and now delivers 800 hp and 728 nm of torque, which allows the Cabrera to go from 0 to 62 mph in 2.6 seconds and have a top speed of 220 mph. Only 3 units will be produced, highlighting the fact that Mansory will make a Cabrera for each decade of its existence.

SVJ Roadster Xago Edition

The SVJ Roadster Xago Edition was unveiled for clients of the newly-created virtual version of the Ad Personam studio. Taking inspiration from the hexagonal storms of Saturn, the exterior color scheme of the car took 120 hours and another 80 hours for the interior to be reworked to match. Only 10 units will be produced. Technical specifications are the same as the SVJ Roadster.

Reception

Automotive magazines such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend reviewed the Aventador. Car and Driver titled their article "The best Lamborghini ever." Motor Trend described it as "the friendliest V12 supercar in the world." Praise for Lamborghini's all-new V12 powerplant centered on the engine's responsiveness, torque, and smooth power output. Criticism centered mainly around the Aventador's unrefined single-disc clutch.
On 31 July 2011, the Aventador was reviewed by the motorsport show Top Gear. Host Richard Hammond was impressed with the performance and handling of the car. His biggest complaint was a nostalgic poke at the Aventador's accessible temperament, implying that it left him longing for the "danger" associated with driving previous Lamborghini supercars. The Aventador posted the fifth fastest time ever recorded on the Top Gear test track with a time of 1:16.5, beating the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, the Ferrari Enzo, the Porsche 911 GT3, and other supercars from around the world. In season 18 of the programme, presenter Jeremy Clarkson said that the Aventador is better than the Ferrari 458 Italia, describing it as being "£200,000 worth of dreams." The Aventador won the "Supercar of the Year 2011" from Top Gear. Hammond later reviewed the Aventador Roadster in a segment of 50 years of Lamborghini.

Marketing

Robert Gülpen of RGE Robert Gülpen Engineering GmbH produced a 1/8-scale model Aventador LP 700-4 that was sold through an auction December 2011 with starting bid price of . A second model, featuring gold wrapping at body, was set to go for sale at auction with a starting bid price of.
BMC Switzerland produced a limited edition of Lamborghini 50th Anniversary Edition impec bicycles inspired by the Lamborghini Aventador. The bikes cost each via international BMC or Lamborghini dealer network, with delivery done by the dealer.

Production

The first 1,000 Aventadors were built in 15 months.
YearUnitsCoupéRoadster
2011447447–
2012976 95818
20131,113 710403
20141,110 456654
20151,079 666413
20161,160587573
20171,2861,008278
20181,216578638
Total8378