Lamborghini Aventador

Named after a prominent Spanish fighting bull that fought in Zaragoza, Aragón, in 1993,[10][11][12] the Aventador succeeded the Murciélago and was manufactured in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy.

[13] The Aventador was launched on 28 February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, five months after its initial unveiling in Sant'Agata Bolognese.

[19] The Aventador LP 700–4 used Lamborghini's 700 PS (515 kW; 690 hp) 6,498 cc (6.5 L; 396.5 cu in) 60° V12 engine, weighing about 235 kg (518 lb).

[31] The removable roof consisted of two carbon fibre panels weighing 6 kg (13 lb) each, which required the reinforcement of the rear pillar to compensate for the loss of structural integrity and accommodate the rollover protection and ventilation systems for the engine.

The Aventador Roadster had a unique engine cover design and an attachable wind deflector to improve cabin airflow at super high speeds and a gloss black finish on the A-pillars, windshield header, roof panels, and rear window area.

Driving dynamics were enhanced with electronic steering, magnetic push-rod suspension, and chassis improvements to increase rigidity.

[40] Unveiled on 19 December 2016 at the Sant'Agata factory,[41] official reveal took place at the March 2017 Geneva Motor Show.

Unveiled at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the SVJ (Super Veloce Jota) is a track-focused iteration of the S and an improvement over the SV, with 900 units produced.

Measures such as extensive use of carbon fibre, and titanium in the exhaust system brought the weight down to 1,525 kg (3,362 lb), giving the car a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 hp/kg.

A camouflaged SVJ prototype driven by Lamborghini test driver Marco Mapelli set a new production car lap time of 6:44.97 around the Nürburgring Nordschleife in July 2018, beating the previous record-holder, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS.

[46] The SVJ was the first production V12 Lamborghini model to feature the Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva (ALA) system adding aerodynamic components including a disconnected front splitter, tri-dimensional air outlet on the bonnet, large carbon fibre rear wing with central fin, underbody vortex generators, and a large rear diffuser.

It was customized as an homage to a one-of-a-kind 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400, painted in Azzuro Flake blue with silver wheels and white leather interior.

[51] In April 2022, the last Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Coupé ever produced was sold at an RM Sotheby's auction for over US$1.6 million, paired with a 1 of 1 NFT.

[52] Six months after unveiling the Aventador, plans for a roadster version were leaked by the U.S. EPA by including the model on a data sheet on its website.

[53] The barchetta concept car used the same V12 engine as the standard Aventador, producing 700 PS (690 hp; 515 kW) with the same transmission as the coupé.

It had increased engine power to 720 PS (530 kW; 710 bhp) via a new engine calibration, enlarged and extended front air intakes and aerodynamic splitter, small side flaps, new rear end enlarged diffuser and expansive meshwork that further improved engine-compartment ventilation, model-exclusive Giallo Maggio (Italian for "May yellow") body colour, front and rear matte-black sills, semi-aniline leather upholstery in Nero Ade (black) with Terra Emilia (optional Giallo Quercus (yellow)) with Q-Citura stitch diamond pattern, and 50th anniversary emblem in forged composite carbon-fibre.

[63][64] The Xago Edition was unveiled on July 17, 2020 for clients of the newly created virtual version of the Ad Personam studio, based on the standard SVJ Roadster.

Developed to celebrate Lamborghini's 50th anniversary, it was introduced at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show with a price of US$4,000,000, making it one of the most expensive production cars in the world.

Just four Coupés were built: one retained for the factory, and three cars for customers, all of which had different accent colours representing the Italian flag.

[70] The engine is mated to the same 7-speed ISR automated manual gearbox as used on the SV, along with the all-wheel-drive drivetrain and two turns lock-to-lock power steering.

[72] Unveiled in November 2018, the SC18 Alston is a track-focused one-off created for a customer in close collaboration with Lamborghini's motorsport division Squadra Corse.

[73][74] A one-off bespoke model developed in collaboration with Lamborghini Squadra Corse, the Alston SC20 followed a similar ethos to the Aventador J with its barchetta body and added elements from the track-oriented Essenza SCV12.

Visual changes to the car, aside from the speedster styling included a distinctive front splitter, side mirrors from the Essenza SCV12, specially designed headlights, elongated front hood air intakes similar to the Huracan GT3 Evo, and a carbon fibre rear spoiler which offers three configurations for varying levels of downforce.

The Y-shaped daytime running lamps are inspired by the Lamborghini Terzo Millennio, while an active rear wing with "63" embossed on its winglets honours the company's year of incorporation.

Downforce is maximised by prominent side air intakes and large carbon fibre front splitter.

A transparent "Peroscopio" glass panel runs from the centre of the roof and rolls back into the slatted engine cover.

His biggest complaint was a nostalgic poke at its accessible temperament, implying that it left him longing for the "danger" associated with driving previous Lamborghinis.

In season 18 of the programme, presenter Jeremy Clarkson said that the Aventador was better than the Ferrari 458 Italia (which they had previously called the best supercar ever), describing it as being "£200,000 worth of dreams.

[87] A second model, featuring a 25 kg gold body, was set to go for sale at auction with a starting bid price of US$7,500,000.

[89] To promote the car, a silver Aventador LP 700-4 appears in the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises and driven by Bruce Wayne.

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster
2015 Lamborghini Aventador SV
Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster
Lamborghini Aventador S
Rear view
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ at the 2018 Paris Motor Show
Rear view
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster
Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae
Lamborghini Aventador J
Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-4 50º Anniversario roadster
Lamborghini Veneno at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show
Lamborghini Centenario at the Geneva Motor Show
SC18 Alston
Lamborghini Sián FKP 37
Lamborghini Essenza SCV12
Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 front view
Unibody construction as used for the Aventador LP 700-4