Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4
A new reference among super sports cars
• Innovative concept and phenomenal performance redefine the pinnacle of the super sports car segment
• Entirely new technology package, unique and powerful functional design language
• Innovative carbon-fiber 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 individualization
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 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-fiber
that combines exceptional lightweight engineering with the highest
levels of stiffness and safety. The new twelve-cylinder with 6.5 liters’
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 kilograms (3,472 lb), which is extremely low for
this class of vehicle, the weight-to-power ratio stands at only 2.25
kilograms 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 percent
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 unrivaled 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 meters
(188.19 in.) matched with an impressive width of 2,26 meters (88.98 in.)
including the exterior mirrors, and further accentuated by an extremely
low height of just 1.136 mm (44.72 in.). It goes without saying that
both doors of the carbon-fiber 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 whishing to flaunt the heart 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 center 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-fiber 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 his passenger.
The entire monocoque weighs only 147.5 kilograms (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 kilograms (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 kilograms (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 created 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 robotized gearbox, but also
to create 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.
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-fiber 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-fiber cell.
A rich and wide-ranging individualization program
A Lamborghini should always fit perfectly with the style and preferences
of its owner. To this end, the range of individualization options is
virtually inexhaustible. There is a selection of 13 production paint
colors 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” individualization program knows no limits when it comes to
colors and materials.
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