Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 revealed
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1st March, 2011
• Phenomenal performance redefine the pinnacle of the super sports
car segment
• Entirely new technology package, unique and powerful functional design language
• Innovative carbon-fibre monocoque
• New twelve-cylinder engine with 515 kW (700 hp)
• Super-fast shifting ISR (Independent Shifting Rods) transmission
• Pushrod suspension
• The very finest equipment and trim, extensive individualisation
With the Aventador LP 700-4, Automobili Lamborghini is redefining the very pinnacle of the world super sports
car market – brutal power, outstanding lightweight engineering and phenomenal handling precision are combined
with peerless design and the very finest equipment to deliver an unparalleled driving experience. With the
Aventador, Lamborghini is taking a big step into the future – and building on the glorious history of the brand
with the next automotive legend. The first customers will take delivery of the new Lamborghini Aventador LP
700-4 in late northern summer 2011.
The technology package of the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 is utterly unique. It is based on an innovative
monocoque made from carbon-fibre that combines exceptional lightweight engineering with the highest levels of
stiffness and safety. The new twelve-cylinder with 6.5 litre displacement and 515 kW (700 hp) brings together
the ultimate in high-revving pleasure with astonishing low-end torque. Thanks to a dry weight of only 1,575
kilogrammes (3,472 lb), which is extremely low for this class of vehicle, the weight-to-power ratio stands at
only 2.25 kilogrammes per hp (4.96 lb/hp). Even the fantastic 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration figure of
just 2.9 seconds and the top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph) do not fully describe the Aventador’s extreme
performance. And yet, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are down by around 20 per cent compared with its
predecessor, despite the considerable increase in power (+8%).
The ISR transmission is unique among road-going vehicles, guaranteeing the fastest shifting time (only 50
milliseconds) and a highly emotional shift feel, while the lightweight chassis with pushrod suspension
delivers absolute handling precision and competition-level performance. The expressively-designed interior
offers hi-tech features ranging from the TFT cockpit display with Drive Select Mode system. The Aventador
will be built to the very highest quality standards in an all-new production facility in Sant’Agata
Bolognese.
“With the Aventador LP 700-4, the future of the super sports car is now part of the present. Its
exceptional package of innovative technologies is unique, its performance simply overwhelming,” says
Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “The Aventador is a jump of two
generations in terms of design and technology, it’s the result of an entirely new project, but at the same
time it’s a direct and consistent continuation of Lamborghini’s brand values. It is extreme in its design and
its performance, uncompromising in its standards and technology, and unmistakably Italian in its style and
perfection. Overall, the dynamics and technical excellence of the Aventador LP 700-4 makes it unrivalled in
the worldwide super sports car arena.”
Aventador: the name of one of the most courageous of all bulls
According to its tradition, Lamborghini’s new flagship bears the name of a bull – naturally, a
particularly courageous specimen from the world of the Spanish Corrida. Aventador was the name of a bull that
entered into battle in October 1993 at the Saragossa Arena, earning the “Trofeo de la Peña La Madroñera” for
its outstanding courage.
A sculpture of extreme dynamics
For Lamborghini, design is always the beauty of aggressive power, the elegance of breathtaking dynamics.
From the very first glance, the new Aventador is unmistakably a Lamborghini, clothed in the brand’s
characteristic and distinctive design language – with its extremely powerful proportions, its exact lines
and precise surfaces, and with taut 'muscularity' in every one of its details. The designers in the Centro
Stile Lamborghini have carefully developed this design language to give the Aventador a significant new
edge. It is an avantgarde work of art, an incredibly dynamic sculpture, from the sharply honed front end
through the extremely low roofline to the distinctive rear diffuser. Every line has a clear function, every
form is dictated by its need for speed, yet the overall look is nothing less than spectacular and
breathtaking.
The doors open upward – of course
Truly impressive proportions come from an overall length of 4,78 metres (188.19 in.) matched with an
impressive width of 2,26 metres (88.98 in.) including the exterior mirrors, and further accentuated by an
extremely low height of just 1.136 mm (44.72 inch). It goes without saying that both doors of the
carbon-fibre monocoque open upward – a feature that was first introduced in the now legendary Countach and
then used for subsequent V12 models such as Diablo and Murciélago. However, the Aventador also evokes its
immediate predecessor the Murciélago – electronically managed air intakes open depending on the outdoor
temperature and the need for cooling air, ensuring maximum aerodynamic efficiency. And for those wanting
to flaunt the engine of their Lamborghini, the optional transparent engine bonnet exhibits the
twelve-cylinder engine like a technical work of art in a display case.
Exclusive and high-tech interior
The Aventador’s spacious interior combines the fine exclusivity of premium materials and perfect
Italian craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology and generous equipment. The red switch cover on the
broad centre tunnel encloses the start button used to awaken the twelve-cylinder. The interior is dominated
by a next-generation dashboard – as in a modern airplane, the instruments are presented on a TFT-LCD screen
using innovative display concepts. A second screen is dedicated to the standard-fit multimedia and
navigation system.
Carbon-fibre monocoque
The new Lamborghini flagship has a full monocoque. The entire occupant cell, with tub and roof, is one
single physical component. This ensures extreme rigidity and thus outstanding driving precision, as well as
an extremely high level of passive safety for the driver and passenger. The entire monocoque weighs only
147.5 kilogrammes (325.18 lb).
The monocoque, together with the front and rear Aluminium frames, features an impressive combination of
extreme torsional stiffness of 35,000 Newton meters per degree and weighs only 229.5 kilogrammes (505.9
lb).
Maximum revs, amazing sound
For the Aventador LP 700-4, the engineers in Lamborghini’s R&D Department have developed a completely
new high-performance power unit – an extremely powerful and high-revving, but very compact power unit. At
235 kilogrammes (518 lb), it is also extremely lightweight. A V12 with 515 kW (700 hp) at 8,250 rpm sets
a whole new benchmark, even in the world of super sports cars. The maximum torque output is 690 Newton
meters (509 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm. The extremely well-rounded torque curve, the bull-like pulling power in
every situation, the spontaneous responsiveness and, last but not least, the finely modulated but always
highly emotional acoustics are what make this engine a stunning power plant of the very highest order.
Innovative transmission for maximum performance
Engineers at Lamborghini have made the perfect mate for the new twelve-cylinder engine with the highly
innovative ISR (Independent Shifting Rods) transmission. The development objective was clearly formulated
– to build not only the fastest robotised gearbox, but also to provide the world’s most emotional gear
shift. Compared with a dual-clutch transmission, not only is the ISR gearbox much lighter, it also has
smaller dimensions than a conventional manual unit – both key elements in the field of lightweight
engineering for super sports cars.
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Refined and safe with all-wheel drive
This kind of extreme power must be delivered reliably to the road. The driver of the Aventador LP 700-4
can depend fully on its permanent all-wheel drive – indicated by the 4 in the model designation. In the
driveline, an electronically controlled Haldex coupling distributes the forces between front and rear. In
a matter of milliseconds, this coupling adapts the force distribution to match the dynamic situation. A
self-blocking rear differential together with a front differential electronically controlled by ESP make
for even more dynamic handling. The Drive Select Mode System enables the driver to choose vehicle
characteristics (engine, transmission, differential, steering and dynamic control) from three settings –
Strada (road), Sport and Corsa (track) – to suit his individual preferences.
Pushrod suspension
Lamborghini has equipped its new V12 super sports car with an innovative and highly sophisticated
suspension concept. The pushrod spring and damper concept was inspired by Formula 1 and tuned perfectly to
meet the needs of a high-performance road-going vehicle. Together with aluminum double wishbone suspension
and a carbon-fibre ceramic brake system, this lightweight chassis represents a further aspect of the new
flagship’s unique technology concept.
Extensive assistance and safety systems
In the hands of its driver, the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 is a high-precision machine – spontaneous,
direct and always reliable. The driver is also assisted by the latest electronic systems such as the
incredibly sporty, adjustable ESP system. When it comes to passive safety, front, head-thorax and knee
airbags play their part alongside the extremely stiff carbon-fibre cell.
A rich and wide-ranging individualisation programme
A Lamborghini should always fit perfectly with the style and preferences of its owner. To this end, the
range of individualisation options is virtually inexhaustible. There is a selection of 13 production paint
colours to choose from, three of which are highly sophisticated matt tones. A choice of two-tone interiors
are offered with the “Sportivo” and “Elegante” versions, while a premium audio system and reversing camera
are among the many technology options. And of course, the “Ad Personam” individualisation programme knows
no limits when it comes to colours and materials.
The first customers will take delivery of the new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 in late northern summer
2011. Australian arrivals should begin in early 2012.
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