Lamborghini aventador (ламборгини авентадор)

Lamborghini Aventador

When it was unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Lamborghini Aventador ushered in a new generation of the company’s celebrated line of V12-engined automobiles. Following in the footsteps of a famous lineage of cars which included the Murciélago (which preceded it), Diablo, Countach and Miura, meant that the Aventador was in the running to be something very special from the get go.

It has proved to be all of that and more, with the Aventador also serving as an evolution in Lamborghini’s philosophy and engineering prowess. Where its predecessors were often difficult to drive at the limit and at times, rough around the edges, the Aventador has practically no shortcomings.

The Aventador’s proper refinements and exceptionally improved all-around performance does nothing to dampen its wild, extroverted, wedge-shaped silhouette that only a Lamborghini can pull off with undisputed legitimacy. Inspired by the limited edition Reventón, the Aventador holds no punches in any regard, going on to set lap times that are as outrageous as its appearance.

At the heart of this is a 6.5L naturally aspirated engine which sends power to all four wheels via an “ISR” automated manual transmission. Over the lifecycle of the model, the L539 engine has been improved to produce up to 770 hp from the 700 hp available on at-launch examples.

All-wheel-drive remains the exclusive drivetrain configuration across the entire Aventador range, with no plans by Lamborghini to explore the production of rear-wheel-drive variants. Afterall, the company has spent considerable resources perfecting the car on the existing platform and a rear-driven version would simply be “too difficult to manage”, according to Chief Engineer Maurizio Reggiani.

Initial Release

Aventador LP700-4 (2011-2016) & Aventador LP700-4 Roadster (2013-2016)

The very first Aventador variant was the LP 700-4 coupé. Right off the bat, Lamborghini’s new flagship model featured a 6.5L naturally aspirated V12 engine which produced an impressive 700 hp @ 8,250 rpm and 509 ft-lbs of torque @ 5,500 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed single clutch automated manual transmission which sent power through an all-wheel-drive system, the LP 700-4 was capable of 0-60 mph in just 2.9 seconds, setting the tone for the variants which followed.

Faster and lighter than its predecessor, the Aventador achieved close to 200 lbs of its shed weight via the extensive use of carbon fiber materials throughout, along with a redesigned drive line. Style-wise, the LP700-4 was an evolution of the Reventón’s design and featured much larger side intakes in front of the rear wheels.

The entire body and monocoque was produced in-house by Automobili Lamborghini using Resin Transfer Moulding techniques. Many of its mechanical components are derived from motorsport, such as the push-rod inboard spring/damper units and the dual-plated single clutch, which was lighter than the more popular dual-clutch solutions at the time.

The Aventador LP700-4 Roadster was announced late in 2012, with production beginning early in 2013. Thanks to its well-thought-out design and a lightweight drop-top setup, the Roadster has only a remarkably negligible performance penalty compared to the coupé. Speaking of the removable roof — which consists of two carbon fiber panels — it weighs just 12 kg total.

Reinforcements to the front and rear pillars — to improve structural rigidity and provide enhanced rollover protection — account for most of the 50 kg that the Roadster weighs more than the coupé. Equipped with the same power plant as the latter, performance metrics remain virtually the same: 0-60 mph still takes just 2.9 seconds, while top speed (349 km/h) is just 1 km/h lower.

SuperVeloce

Unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, were the SV (short for SuperVeloce) coupé and Roadster variants, respectively. Both models were added to the lineup during the final two years of the first phase of production, before the refreshed Aventador was officially released in late 2017.

Each of the SV models benefited from notable upgrades over their LP700-4 counterparts (which continued to sell alongside them until 2017), with more power, better aerodynamics and additional weight reduction measures all contributing to the total-package improvements.

For starters, engine output was increased to 750 hp — up 50 hp from the standard cars — while more carbon fibre parts were used throughout, helping to reduce total weight by around 50 kg in both of the SV models relative to their 700-4 counterparts. The SV coupé and SV Roadster each saw their 0-60 mph time improve to 2.8 seconds, though it could be argued that the more obvious improvements were in other areas of the car.

Driving dynamics were greatly enhanced for the SV, with downforce improving by as much as 180% for the coupé thanks to a redesigned front splitter, rear diffuser and fixed rear wing. Revisions to the electronic steering system, adaptive dampers, and magnetic pushrod suspension were complemented by a stiffened chassis; in unison, this helped to provide a heightened level of balance, agility and precision.

The Roadster — which was limited to just 500 examples — has the distinction of being the first drop-top Lamborghini model to adorn the SuperVeloce moniker, in the process becoming the most performance-oriented convertible ever produced by the company when it was released. Production of the SV ended in 2017, making way for the impending shake up in the Aventador roster.

Reception & Legacy

Throughout its life-cycle, the Aventador has been the subject of critical acclaim from just about every credible pundit and respectable authority in the automotive industry. In particular, the already legendary 6.5L naturally-aspirated V12 engine has received nothing but praise, from its very beginnings and through each of its revisions along the way.

Automotive journalism powerhouse, Top Gear, named the Aventador their “Supercar of the Year 2011”, while magazines such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend amicably proclaimed it as “The best Lamborghini ever.” and “…the friendliest V12 supercar in the world.”

Many have questioned the Aventador’s use of a single-clutch transmission, as opposed to the more robust and typically smoother (and quicker) shifting dual-clutch systems that have become a universal feature in today’s high-performance vehicles.

However, Lamborghini has proven that their decision to forgo the DCT has not tethered the car’s potential, with the 7-speed ISR unit optimally matched with the Aventador’s drivetrain. The lack of an optional manual transmission and rear-wheel drive versions are also trending topics in most purist-biased circles.

The wildness and raw nature of classic Lamborghini cars tend to occupy a sweet-spot amongst an older generation of buyers and enthusiasts. They expect and even desire a Lamborghini to be a handful to control at the limit, and do without refinements in the interest of a more pure driving experience. But more than anything, this is a veiled compliment and acknowledgment of the Aventador’s superb road-manners and extraordinary capabilities on the race track.

Over time, the Lamborghini Aventador has proven to be generally reliable and problem free, with electrical gremlins in some of the earlier models being amongst the most common issues. Its stablemate, the Huracán, is generally considered to be more reliable and cheaper to maintain and service, though this is to be expected. Some owners have also reported transmission issues in the first batch of initial release examples, with 2013 model years (and onwards) having smoothed things out for the most part.

Special Editions / One-Off Models

No Lamborghini model range would be complete without a healthy serving of special editions and one-off versions, and this is certainly no different when it comes to the Aventador. Some of the most notable and rare Aventador variants include the one-off barchetta-styled Aventador J, the limited-run Veneno and Centenario, and the special edition SVJ 63 coupé and Roadster.

There is surely more to come from Lamborghini, particularly as the Aventador’s life-cycle comes to an end; likely within the next year or two. We’ll dive deeper into all the special edition and one-off Aventadors ever produced, in the “Variants” and “In Depth Guides” sections below.

End of Production

At the time of this writing, Lamborghini has committed to producing the Aventador through to at least the 2021 model year. There are already rumours that a successor is waiting in the wings, and could arrive as early as late-2021 or sometime in 2022.

In late 2020, the Aventador reached the milestone of 10,000 units produced, which is a remarkable achievement for a car of its stature. While it is unlikely to surpass the Gallardo’s production run of a Lamborghini-best 14,022* units — which we reckon, was never the company’s principal motivation anyway — there can be no argument that the Aventador will be considered a huge success by both Lamborghini and its followers.

*Lamborghini announced in late 2019 that 14,022 units of the Huracán had been produced, matching the Gallardo’s feat. While there have been no official numbers released on production figures since that time, it is assumed that the Huracán has easily surpassed this mark by now.

Origins

The first iteration of the Aventador — the 2011 LP700-4 — was imagined by Italian automotive designer Filippo Perini, who is currently the head honcho at Italdesign. Its fighter jet persona is certainly deliberate, with an angular wedge-shaped silhouette and intimidating profile, the byproduct of aggressive aerodynamic overhangs, body panels, diffusers and air inlets.

Named after a breed of fighting bull (as is the case with other models in the lineup), the Aventador is the first V12-engined Lamborghini to forgo Bizzarini’s design schematic in favour of brand new architecture. Built from scratch under the guidance of Audi, this new Lamborghini V12 engine — codenamed L539 — is strongly influenced by the parent company.

Now backed by an evolution in performance and having taken huge technical leaps over the Murciélago, Lamborghini’s latest V12 was ready to make its entrance one for the ages. Built upon a carbon fiber monocoque and inspired by the styling of the limited-production Lamborghini Reventón, the Aventador was originally scheduled to have a 4,000 unit production run.

Thanks to its instant success and enduring popularity, Lamborghini reckoned that more of a good thing couldn’t possibly be a bad thing. So by 2016, over 5,000 examples had been built; well past where the original goal posts were set. Fast forward to September 10, 2020, and Aventador No. 10,000 had just rolled off the production line.

What’s New for 2022?

We’ve been predicting the end of the Aventador for some time now, and it looks like the 2022 model year will be its last. To celebrate the end of an era, Lamborghini is building a limited number (600 units globally) of a specially equipped Aventador it’s calling the Ultimae. This ultimate send-off features a tuned-up version of its ubiquitous V-12 engine as well as weight-saving techniques that make it lighter than the outgoing Aventador S. The Ultimae will also send more torque to the rear wheels than the S, have standard carbon-ceramic brakes, and it’ll have some unique, albeit subtle, visual details.

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ

Lamborghini представляет август 2018Aventador SVJ. Он оснащен двигателем V12 объемом 6,5  л, мощностью 770  л.с. и максимальной скоростью 350  км / ч . Благодаря системе ALA, создающей векторный аэродинамический эффект (Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva) и уменьшенному весу, он установил рекорд среди омологированных автомобилей на Нюрбургринге за 6  минут  44  секунды  97 .

Также появилась уникальная версия, предназначенная для состоятельного клиента — SC18. Разработанный в сотрудничестве с отделом Squadra Corse Lamborghini, SC18 имеет кузов, почти полностью сделанный из углеродного волокна.

Все запланированные 900 единиц нашли покупателя еще до начала производства. Специальная серия под названием «Aventador SVJ 63» также актуальна в ознаменование 63-летия бренда на автомобильном рынке, что увеличило общее производство «SVJ» до 963 единиц.

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Родстер

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Родстер

Версия Roadster SVJ представлена ​​на Женевском международном автосалоне в 2019 году и оснащена тем же двигателем, что и версия купе. Родстер выпущен всего 800 экземпляров.

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Xago Edition

Aventador SVJ Xago Edition — это ограниченная серия из 10 экземпляров, посвященная открытию новой виртуальной студии бренда Ad Personam, позволяющей клиентам персонализировать свой Aventador в дилерском центре или из дома без необходимости идти в Sant’Agata. Болонский завод по-прежнему.