Lamborghini Aventador
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The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is a two-door, two-seater sports car
publicly unveiled by Lamborghini
at the Geneva Motor Show on 28 February 2011, five months after its initial unveiling in Sant'Agata Bolognese
. Internally codenamed LB834, the Aventador was designed to replace the ten-year-old Murciélago
as the new flagship model in the Lamborghini line-up starting in 2011. Soon after the Aventador unveiling, Lamborghini announced that it had already sold over 12 months of the production vehicles, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2011. The suggested retail price
is €255,000 in Europe, £201,900 in the UK and $379,700 in the U.S.
. Bred by the sons of Don Celestino Cuadri Vides, the bull that bore the number 32 took part in a notably spirited, bloody and violent battle with a torero in the town of Zaragoza, Spain that earned him the “Trofeo de la Peña La Madroñera" in 1993.
Production will be limited to 4000 units (4099 Murciélago
s have been built). The moulds
used to make the carbon-fibre monocoque
are expected to last 500 units each and only 8 have been made. Lamborghini says that the Aventador is two generations ahead of anything else on sale, using Formula One-style suspension and a lightweight carbon fibre monocoque
. Stylistically, the Aventador represents an evolution of its predecessor, the Murciélago. The car's shape also borrows heavily from Lamborghini's limited-edition Reventón
and their Estoque
concept car.
found in the Miura
.
Performance is estimated to be 0–100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of around 217 mph (97 m/s). Its United States Environmental Protection Agency
fuel mileage is 14 miles per US gallon (6 km/L).
Its transmission, a single-clutch
7-speed semi-automatic
, is built by Graziano Trasmissioni
. Although being single-clutch, gear-shifts are accomplished in 50 milliseconds.
The brand new, electronically controlled, Four-wheel drive
system is developed and supplied by the Swedish company, Haldex Traction offering superb traction and handling capabilities based on their 4th generation technology.
. Although impressed with the performance and handling, Hammond expressed dismay at the lack of temperament and danger associated with driving previous Lamborghini supercars. The Aventador recorded the third fastest time around the Top Gear track
with a time of 1.16.5, beating the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, among others.
The Lamborghini Aventador makes an appearance on video games such as Forza Motorsport 4
via the November Speed Pack DLC and Need for Speed: The Run via Limited Edition.
after it included the model on a data sheet on its website. Sales are estimated to begin in 2012.
Sports car
A sports car is a small, usually two seat, two door automobile designed for high speed driving and maneuverability....
publicly unveiled by Lamborghini
Lamborghini
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., commonly referred to as Lamborghini , is an Italian car manufacturer. The company was founded by manufacturing magnate Ferruccio Lamborghini in 1963, with the objective of producing a refined grand touring car to compete with established offerings from marques like...
at the Geneva Motor Show on 28 February 2011, five months after its initial unveiling in Sant'Agata Bolognese
Sant'Agata Bolognese
Sant'Agata Bolognese is a small comune in the province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, central Italy. It is, above all, famous for hosting the headquarters of the automobile manufacturer Lamborghini. As of 2007 Sant'Agata Bolognese had an estimated population of 6,585.It is named after Saint Agatha....
. Internally codenamed LB834, the Aventador was designed to replace the ten-year-old Murciélago
Lamborghini Murciélago
The Lamborghini Murciélago is a two-door, two-seat sports car produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 2001 and 2010. Successor to the Diablo and flagship of the automaker's lineup, the Murciélago was introduced as a coupé in 2001. The automaker's first new design in eleven years, the car...
as the new flagship model in the Lamborghini line-up starting in 2011. Soon after the Aventador unveiling, Lamborghini announced that it had already sold over 12 months of the production vehicles, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2011. The suggested retail price
Suggested retail price
The manufacturer's suggested retail price , list price or recommended retail price of a product is the price which the manufacturer recommends that the retailer sell the product. The intention was to help to standardise prices among locations...
is €255,000 in Europe, £201,900 in the UK and $379,700 in the U.S.
Etymology
Like previous Lamborghinis, the Aventador name was chosen for its symbolic connection to the world of fighting bulls, sharing a name with the legendary Aventador, a trophy-winning bull in the world of Spanish bullfightingBullfighting
Bullfighting is a traditional spectacle of Spain, Portugal, southern France and some Latin American countries , in which one or more bulls are baited in a bullring for sport and entertainment...
. Bred by the sons of Don Celestino Cuadri Vides, the bull that bore the number 32 took part in a notably spirited, bloody and violent battle with a torero in the town of Zaragoza, Spain that earned him the “Trofeo de la Peña La Madroñera" in 1993.
Production will be limited to 4000 units (4099 Murciélago
Lamborghini Murciélago
The Lamborghini Murciélago is a two-door, two-seat sports car produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 2001 and 2010. Successor to the Diablo and flagship of the automaker's lineup, the Murciélago was introduced as a coupé in 2001. The automaker's first new design in eleven years, the car...
s have been built). The moulds
Molding (process)
Molding or moulding is the process of manufacturing by shaping pliable raw material using a rigid frame or model called a pattern....
used to make the carbon-fibre monocoque
Monocoque
Monocoque is a construction technique that supports structural load by using an object's external skin, as opposed to using an internal frame or truss that is then covered with a non-load-bearing skin or coachwork...
are expected to last 500 units each and only 8 have been made. Lamborghini says that the Aventador is two generations ahead of anything else on sale, using Formula One-style suspension and a lightweight carbon fibre monocoque
Monocoque
Monocoque is a construction technique that supports structural load by using an object's external skin, as opposed to using an internal frame or truss that is then covered with a non-load-bearing skin or coachwork...
. Stylistically, the Aventador represents an evolution of its predecessor, the Murciélago. The car's shape also borrows heavily from Lamborghini's limited-edition Reventón
Lamborghini Reventón
The Lamborghini Reventón is a mid-engine sports car that debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is the most expensive Lamborghini road car to date, costing one million euros . Its top recorded speed was recorded in Dubai, UAE at...
and their Estoque
Lamborghini Estoque
The Lamborghini Estoque is a concept car built by Lamborghini. Unlike current production Lamborghini cars, which are mid-engine two-seat sports cars, the Estoque is a four-door sedan....
concept car.
Engine
The Aventador LP700-4 will be using Lamborghini's new 690 bhp 6.5 liter 60° V-12 engine. Known internally as the L539, the new engine is Lamborghini's fourth in-house engine and second V12. It is the first all-new V12 since the 3.5 litre powerplantLamborghini V12
The Lamborghini V12 is a sixty degree V12 petrol engine designed by Lamborghini, and was the first internal combustion engine ever produced by the firm....
found in the Miura
Lamborghini Miura
The Lamborghini Miura was a sports car produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 1966 and 1972. The car is widely considered to have begun the trend of high performance, two-seater, mid-engined sports cars...
.
| Displacement | 6498 cc |
| Max power | 700 PS (515 kW; 690 bhp) @ 8250rpm |
| Max torque | 690 newton metre @ 5500rpm |
| CO2 emissions | 398 g/km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 17.2 l/100 km (13.5 mpg) |
Performance is estimated to be 0–100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of around 217 mph (97 m/s). Its United States Environmental Protection Agency
United States Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress...
fuel mileage is 14 miles per US gallon (6 km/L).
Its transmission, a single-clutch
Clutch
A clutch is a mechanical device which provides for the transmission of power from one component to another...
7-speed semi-automatic
Semi-automatic transmission
A semi-automatic transmission is an automobile transmission that does not change gears automatically, but rather facilitates manual gear changes by dispensing with the need to press...
, is built by Graziano Trasmissioni
Graziano Trasmissioni
Graziano Trasmissioni is an Italian company manufacturing gearboxes, drivelines and their components.It makes the seven-speed, dual-clutch gearbox used in the McLaren MP4-12C-History:...
. Although being single-clutch, gear-shifts are accomplished in 50 milliseconds.
The brand new, electronically controlled, Four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4×4 is a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously...
system is developed and supplied by the Swedish company, Haldex Traction offering superb traction and handling capabilities based on their 4th generation technology.
Reception
On 31 July 2011, the Aventador was reviewed on motoring show Top Gear, receiving mixed reviews from Richard HammondRichard Hammond
Richard Mark Hammond is an English broadcaster, writer, and journalist most noted for co-hosting car programme Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, as well as presenting Brainiac: Science Abuse on Sky 1.-Early life:...
. Although impressed with the performance and handling, Hammond expressed dismay at the lack of temperament and danger associated with driving previous Lamborghini supercars. The Aventador recorded the third fastest time around the Top Gear track
Top Gear Test Track
The Top Gear test track is used by the BBC automotive television programme Top Gear. It is located at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey, United Kingdom. The track was designed by Lotus Cars...
with a time of 1.16.5, beating the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, among others.
The Lamborghini Aventador makes an appearance on video games such as Forza Motorsport 4
Forza Motorsport 4
Forza Motorsport 4 is a racing video game released by Turn 10 Studios for the Xbox 360. It is the fourth installment in the Forza Motorsport series, and was released in North America on October 11, 2011 and in Europe on October 14, 2011...
via the November Speed Pack DLC and Need for Speed: The Run via Limited Edition.
LB835 Roadster
Six months after unveiling the Aventador, plans for a roadster version were leaked by the U.S. EPAUnited States Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress...
after it included the model on a data sheet on its website. Sales are estimated to begin in 2012.