Lamborghini Aventador


The Lamborghini Aventador is a mid-engine, two-seater sports car manufactured and marketed by Lamborghini from 2011 until 2022. Named after a prominent Spanish fighting bull that fought in Zaragoza, Aragón, in 1993, the Aventador succeeded the Murciélago and was manufactured in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy.

History

The Aventador was launched on 28 February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, five months after its initial unveiling in Sant'Agata Bolognese. Internally codenamed LB834, it was designed to replace the then-decade-old Murciélago as the new flagship model.
Soon after its 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. At the time, it was the second-best selling Lamborghini model ever.
The Aventador was replaced by the Revuelto in 2023.

Specifications and performance

Specifications

Engine

The Aventador LP 700–4 used Lamborghini's 60° V12 engine, weighing about. Known internally as the L539, it was Lamborghini's fifth in-house engine and only second V12 design since the 3.5-litre power plant found in the 350GT.
Displacement
Max. power at 8,250 rpm
Min. power to weight per tonne
Max. torque at 5,500 rpm
Firing order1, 12, 4, 9, 2, 11, 6, 7, 3, 10, 5, 8
emissions
Combined fuel consumption

ModelsEngine & DisplacementDrive typeMax. PowerMax. TorqueKerb WeightTop Speed0–100 km/h
LP 700-4 Roadster6.5 L '
L539 V12		All-wheel drive515 kW
'		689 N·m
'		1,625 kg. '350 km/h '2.9 seconds
LP 700-46.5 L '
L539 V12		All-wheel drive515 kW
'		689 N·m
'		350 km/h '2.9 seconds
SuperVeloce LP 750-4 Roadster6.5 L '
L539 V12		All-wheel drive552 kW
'		689 N·m
'		1,575 kg. '350 km/h '2.8 seconds
SuperVeloce LP 750-46.5 L '
L539 V12		All-wheel drive552 kW
'		689 N·m
'		1,853 kg. '350 km/h '2.8 seconds
S LP 740-46.5 L '
L539 V12		All-wheel drive545 kW
'		690 N·m
'		1,575 kg. '350 km/h '2.9 seconds
S Roadster6.5 L '
L539 V12		All-wheel drive545 kW
'		690 N·m
'		1,623 kg. '350 km/h '3.2 seconds
SVJ LP 770-46.5 L '
L539 V12		All-wheel drive566 kW
'		720 N·m
'		1525–1575 kg.
'		350 km/h '2.8 seconds
SVJ Roadster6.5 L '
L539 V12		All-wheel drive566 kW
'		720 N·m
'		1525–1575 kg.
'		350 km/h '2.8 seconds
LP 780-4 Ultimae6.5 L '
L539 V12		All-wheel drive573 kW
'		720 N·m
'		1550 kg. '354 km/h '*2.84 seconds

Performance

  • : 2.9 seconds
  • : 6.4 seconds
  • : 10.5 seconds at
  • Top speed:
  • :
  • Cornering – 1.05 g.
The seven-speed single-clutch automated manual transmission, was built by Graziano Trasmissioni.
The new, electronically controlled, all-wheel drive system was developed and supplied by the Swedish company Haldex Traction.

Models

Aventador LP 700-4 (2011–2016)

The Aventador LP 700-4 was the first iteration of the Aventador and was designed by Filippo Perini. Production of the Aventador was planned to be limited to 4,000 vehicles; however, in 2016, it achieved the 5,000 unit milestone. The moulds used to make the carbon fibre monocoque were expected to last 500 moulds each, and only 8 were made.

Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster (2013–2016)

The Roadster model was announced for production on 27 December 2012. Equipped with the same V12 engine as the coupé, Lamborghini claimed that it could accelerate from in 2.9 seconds and would achieve a top speed of.
The removable roof consisted of two carbon fibre panels weighing 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 panels were removable and could be stored in the front luggage compartment. 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. With a total weight of it was only heavier than the coupé.

Aventador SuperVeloce LP 750-4 (2015–2017)

The SuperVeloce was announced at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. It featured an upgraded powertrain, with maximum power output increased to from the standard coupé's. Combined with a weight reduction of from increased usage of carbon fibre both inside and out, the SV had a power-to-weight ratio of 1 hp to 2 kg. It also featured improved aerodynamics, with downforce increased by 180% as compared to the standard coupé. Notable aerodynamic upgrades were a revised front splitter and rear diffuser, along with a fixed CFRP rear wing. Driving dynamics were enhanced with electronic steering, magnetic push-rod suspension, and chassis improvements to increase rigidity. Overall, the SV's acceleration time decreased from 2.9 seconds to 2.8 seconds, with the theoretical top speed still "somewhere in excess" of. Delivery of the car began in the second quarter of 2015 with production limited to 600 units. Road & Track recorded a time of 12.8 seconds, a time of 33.5 seconds, and a 0– at the top speed of shootout.
Production ended in July 2017, with the last car finished in a bespoke liquid metallic silver.

Aventador SuperVeloce LP 750-4 Roadster (2016–2017)

The SuperVeloce Roadster was unveiled at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It featured a compact two-piece carbon fibre hardtop that could be stored in the trunk like the standard roadster. Weight-saving measures lowered the weight to, making it lighter than the standard roadster. Deliveries began in the first quarter of 2016 and production was limited to 500 units.

Aventador S LP 740-4 (2016–2021)

Unveiled on 19 December 2016 at the Sant'Agata factory, official reveal took place at the March 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The S was an update to the base Aventador with mechanical, and exterior changes. The updated exterior was designed by head of design Mitja Borkert. The 6.5 litre V12 engine was rated at at 8,400 rpm, and of torque at 5,500 rpm. It could accelerate from in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of.
The S came with four-wheel steering, permanent four-wheel-drive and updated suspension. Suspension was controlled by the 'Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Attiva' control unit with four selectable modes – Sport, Strada, Corsa and Ego. Carbon ceramic brakes were standard. The nose was redesigned with a bigger front splitter and two new air ducts in the front bumper. At the rear, it had a new black rear diffuser with fins and three single exit exhaust tips. It had 130 percent more front downforce than the original Aventador.

Aventador S Roadster (2017–2021)

The roadster variant of the S model followed in 2017 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. It was mechanically identical to the coupé with the only difference being the engine cover, two carbon fibre removable roof panels, and new optional wheels. It was heavier than the coupé due to chassis reinforcing components. Acceleration from in 3.2 seconds was 0.3 seconds slower than the coupe.

Aventador SVJ LP 770-4 (2018–2021)

Unveiled at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the SVJ is a track-focused iteration of the S and an improvement over the SV, with 900 units produced. The 6.5-litre L539 V12 engine used in the entire Aventador lineage was reworked and to generate a maximum power output of at 8,500 rpm and of torque at 6,750 rpm. Measures such as extensive use of carbon fibre, and titanium in the exhaust system brought the weight down to, giving the car a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 hp/kg. The SVJ could accelerate from in 2.8 seconds and in 8.6 seconds with a top speed of.
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.
The SVJ was the first production V12 Lamborghini model to feature the Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva 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. The system worked in conjunction with the Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Attiva 2.0 management system, which uses inertial sensors to control the car's configuration every 0.5 seconds, and claims to allow the car to achieve 40% more downforce than the SV and 1% reduction in the drag coefficient.