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 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 rpmFiring order 1, 12, 4, 9, 2, 11, 6, 7, 3, 10, 5, 8 emissions Combined fuel consumption
Powertrains Models Engine & Displacement Drive type Max. Power Max. Torque Kerb Weight Top Speed 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) LP 700-4 Roadster 6.5 L (6,498 cc) L539 V12 All-wheel drive 515 kW (691 bhp) 689 N·m (508 lb·ft) 1,625 kg. (3,583 lb.) 350 km/h (217 mph) 2.9 seconds LP 700–4 SuperVeloce LP 750-4 Roadster 552 kW (740 bhp) 1,575 kg. (3,472 lb.) 350 km/h (217 mph) 2.8 seconds SuperVeloce LP 750–4 1,853 kg. (4,085 lb.) S LP 740–4 545 kW (730 bhp) 690 N·m (509 lb·ft) 1,575 kg. (3,472 lb.) 350 km/h (217 mph) 2.9 seconds S Roadster 1,623 kg. (3,582 lb.) 350 km/h (217 mph) 3.2 seconds SVJ LP 770–4 566 kW (759 bhp) 720 N·m (531 lb·ft) 1525–1575 kg. (3362-3472 lb.) 350 km/h (217 mph) 2.8 seconds SVJ Roadster LP 780-4 Ultimae 573 kW (769 bhp) 1550 kg. (3417 lb.) 354 km/h (220 mph) *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 (the weight of the roof, plus additional stiffening in the sills and A-pillars).
Aventador SuperVeloce LP 750-4 (2015–2017)
The SuperVeloce (SV) () 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 (including four-wheeled-steering), 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 (, more than the original Aventador), 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' (LDVA) control unit with four selectable modes – Sport, Strada (Street), Corsa (Track) and Ego (i.e. individual). Carbon ceramic brakes were standard (front: 400 mm, rear: 380 mm). 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 (identical to the standard Aventador roadster), two carbon fibre removable roof panels (weighing less than stow-able in the front compartment), 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 (Super Veloce Jota) 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 (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. The system worked in conjunction with the Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Attiva 2.0 (LDVA 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.
Aventador SVJ Roadster (2019–2021)
The roadster variant of the SVJ was unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. 800 units of the SVJ Roadster were produced. It had a removable two-piece carbon-fibre hard top and retained the coupé powertrain with the same performance figures.
Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae (2021–2022)
The last variant was announced at on Lamborghini's social channels in July 2021. It was limited to 600 units (350 Coupés, 250 Roadsters). It came with the standard features of the Aventador S and SVJ. The engine produces and the same of torque as the SVJ. Lamborghini claimed acceleration from in 2.84 seconds,TopGear with a top speed of . The Coupé has a claimed kerb weight of .
In February 2022, after production had ended, 15 cars were destroyed when car carrier ship Felicity Ace, caught fire and sank near the Azores. Lamborghini restarted production of the Ultimae to replace those 15 destroyed cars. The very last Ultimae, and thus the very last production Aventador rolled off the line in July 2022. 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.
In April 2022, the last Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Coupé ever produced was sold at an RM Sotheby's auction for over , paired with a 1 of 1 NFT.
Special editions Aventador J
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. Lamborghini officially unveiled the Aventador J to the world at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The barchetta concept car used the same V12 engine as the standard Aventador, producing with the same transmission as the coupé. It did 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 out at an auction 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.
Aventador LP 720-4 50º Anniversario (2013)
The Aventador LP 720-4 50º Anniversario is a limited (200 units - 100 coupé and 100 roadster) version of the LP 700-4 commemorating the 50th anniversary of Automobili Lamborghini. It had increased engine power to 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.
The coupé was unveiled at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show.
The roadster was unveiled at the 2013 Quail Motorsports Gathering.
Aventador Pirelli Edition (2014)