"[77] The Aventador won the "Supercar of the Year 2011" from Top Gear. Power comes from a reconfigured 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated V12 from the Aventador SVJ and an electric motor powered by supercapacitors at the rear axle, for a total of 603 kW (808 hp; 819 PS) making the Sián the most powerful production Lamborghini automobile ever created at its online launch on 3 September 2019. Automobili Lamborghini presents the Essenza SCV12, the track-only hypercar in a limited edition of 40 units, developed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse and designed by Lamborghini Centro Stile. The Lamborghini Aventador S was revealed on 19 December 2016 at the Sant'Agata factory. The coupé was unveiled at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show. In season 18 of the programme, presenter Jeremy Clarkson said that the Aventador is better than the Ferrari 458 Italia (which they had previously called the best supercar ever), describing it as being "£200,000 worth of dreams. 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Featuring in its recently released 2021 catalog, the 1:18 scale Lambo V12 VGT is a replica of the car Lamborghini’s Stefano Domenicali unveiled at the 2019 FIA Gran Turismo Online Championship final in Monaco. [55] The 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated V12 and generates a power output of 552 kW (740 hp; 750 PS) at 8,400 rpm and 690 N⋅m (509 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm. A camouflaged prototype of the variant had previously made a new production car lap around the Nurburgring Nordschleife in July 2018, beating the previous record-holder, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS by setting a lap time of 6:44.97 with Lamborghini test driver Marco Mapelli behind the wheel achieved by using the Pirelli Pzero Trofeo R tyres available with the car as an option.[42]. The car is closely related to Lamborghini’s Sian FKP37, using the same 6.5-liter V12 and supercapacitor powertrain. History. The mechanical components and drive train remain the same as the donor car. The nose was redesigned with a bigger front splitter and two new air ducts in the front bumper. It was introduced at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The car does not have air conditioning or radio to save further weight for a total of 3,472 lb (1,575 kg). The Lamborghini Countach QVX, occasionally referred to as the Lamborghini QVX, was a short-lived Group C sports racing car built in 1985. The suspension is controlled by the ‘Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Attiva’ (LDVA) control unit. [14], The Aventador LP700-4 is the first iteration of the Aventador and was designed by Filippo Perini. Only 10 units will be produced. In a 2014 interview, Warwick said of the 3512 that it was "All noise and no go". Downforce is maximised by the model's prominent side air intakes and large carbon-fibre front splitter. Combined with weight reduction of 50 kg (110 lb) from increased usage of carbon fibre both inside and outside the car, the SV LP750-4 has a power to weight ratio of 1 hp to 2 kg. The Centenario coupé and roadster was unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show to commemorate the 100th birthday of the company's founder, Ferruccio Lamborghini. The Lamborghini Veneno is a limited-run, one-off supercar based on the Aventador LP700-4. It is the first all-new V12 since the 3.5 litre powerplant found in the 350GT.[18]. The Aventador S received four wheel steering, permanent four-wheel-drive and a slightly updated suspension. Lamborghini discontinued their first-generation V12 after the Murcielago, opting for a brand-new V12 that first saw use on the Lamborghini Aventador. Based on the Aventador SVJ, the SC18 Alston incorporates aerodynamic elements taken from the Huracàn GT3 and the Huracàn SuperTrofeo EVO. [59] The engine is mated to the same 7-speed ISR automated manual gearbox as used on an Aventador SV along with the all-wheel-drive drivetrain developed by Haldex. The Aventador Airport Vehicle was made for the Bologna Airport featuring a white body colour, red and white chequered flag decals on the sides, a light bar on the roof and 'FOLLOW ME' written on the bonnet, based on the Aventador LP700-4. The Lamborghini V12's best finish came when Larrousse driver Aguri Suzuki finished 3rd in the infamous 1990 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. The car has a power-to-weight ratio of 1.66 hp per kg and generates a downforce of 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) at 249 km/h (155 mph), more than a typical GT3 racecar. The LDVA has four selectable modes – Sport, Strada (Street), Corsa (Track) and Ego (i.e. [23] After his first drive of the car at Silverstone, Senna suggested certain changes to Forghieri (a less brutal 'top end' and a fatter mid-range),[23] and he complied with engine power increased from 710 bhp (529 kW; 720 PS) to approximately 750 bhp (559 kW; 760 PS) and both drivers were very impressed despite the engine still being somewhat unreliable (Häkkinen reported a massive engine blow up while testing at Silverstone,[23] though he did manage to lap the 5.226 km (3.260 mi) circuit some 1.4 seconds faster than the teams MP4/8 race car powered by a 680 bhp (507 kW; 689 PS) Ford V8 engine). Notable aerodynamic upgrades are a revised front splitter and a rear diffuser along with a fixed CFRP rear wing. The power steering has two turns lock-to-lock. [72], In December 2020, Lamborghini introduced the SC20, a track focused one-off created for a customer under close collaboration with Lamborghini's motorsport division Squadra Corse. The J designation was thought to have come from Appendix J in the FIA rulebook that describes the technical specifications of race cars. Numerous weight-saving measures have lowered the Roadster's weight to 1,575 kg (3,472 lb), a figure that makes it 50 kg (110 lb) lighter than the standard roadster. The roadster is 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 6 kg (13 lb) stowable in the front compartment of the car and new optional wheels. [27], The Aventador LP700-4 Roadster was announced for production on 27 December 2012. [40], The roadster variant of the new Aventador S followed up in 2017 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. It pays tribute to the victories of 2018 and 2019 at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. Motor Trend described it as "the friendliest V12 supercar in the world." [5], When Automobili Lamborghini was purchased in 1998 by the German Volkswagen Group subsidiary Audi AG, the V12 engine continued undergoing constant upgrades, growing its displacement from 5.7 litres (Diablo VT[6]) to the final displacement of 6.5 litres in the Murciélago LP670-4 Superveloce.[7]. The Lamborghini V12 did impress many in 1989 despite its unreliability, and the engines best result in its first year came thanks to fast but accident prone Larrousse driver Philippe Alliot when he qualified his Lola LC89 in 5th position for the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, only 1.417 seconds slower than the V10 McLaren-Honda of pole winner Ayrton Senna. The Pramac Ducati squad will carry the Formula 1 logo on its 2021 MotoGP bikes following a request from F1 boss Stefano Domenicali. 63 will be built, the number representing Lamborghini's founding in 1963. When the 3,464-cubic-centimetre (211.4 cu in) prototype was tested in 1963, it was able to produce 370 brake horsepower (276 kW; 375 PS) at 9,000 (rpm), or almost 107 brake horsepower (80 kW; 108 PS) per litre. [58] Power comes from a tuned version of the 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated V12 from the Aventador SV now generating 574 kW (770 hp; 781 PS) at 8,500 rpm and 690 N⋅m (509 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm, therefore increasing power over the Aventador SV by 15 kW (20 hp; 20 PS). Mercedes is hoping to extend its dominant run in F1, … Unveiled at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the Aventador SVJ (Super Veloce Jota) is a track focused iteration of the Aventador S and an improvement over the Aventador SV. Lamborghini representatives stated at the engines début race, the 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix in Rio de Janeiro, that they chose a lower ranked team to join Formula One (Larrousse was in its third season using Lola chassis') as it was felt at the early stage of its development the 3512 would not be able to do justice to one of the teams usually closer to the front of the grid. [62][63], The Aventador SVJ "63 Edition", a special edition commemorating the company's year of foundation (1963), featuring a special white livery with the number 63 more prominent on the car would be first offered for sale and limited to just 63 units, while the whole production run of the Aventador SVJ would be limited to just 963 units in total including the 63 units, with deliveries starting in the beginning of 2019. 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[35], The Lamborghini Aventador SuperVeloce LP 750-4 Roadster was unveiled at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It was also used in Heathrow Airport, London, as an airport vehicle for a single day.[54]. The finished 3.5-litre (214 cu in) V12, with minor improvements, went on to become the 6.5 litre powering the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640, and completed its service for Lamborghini with the final version of the Murciélago, the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce. [1][2] The engine remained in use for almost fifty years, the final version of 6.5 litre displacement was installed in the Lamborghini Murciélago. Car and Driver titled their article "The best Lamborghini ever." Lamborghini has had two generations of V12 engines through their history, both of which were developed in-house. The performance figures remain the same as the coupe. [43], Six months after unveiling the Aventador, plans for a roadster version were leaked by the U.S. EPA after it included the model on a data sheet on its website. Criticism centered mainly around the Aventador's unrefined single-disc clutch.[74][75]. [32][33] Road & Track recorded a 0–241 km/h (0–150 mph) time of 12.8 seconds, a 0–322 km/h (0–200 mph) time of 33.5 seconds, and a 0–1⁄4 mile (402 m) trap speed of 227.4 km/h (141.3 mph) in the March 2016 0–322 km/h (0–200 mph) shootout. Robert Gülpen of RGE Robert Gülpen Engineering GmbH produced a 1/8-scale model Aventador LP 700-4 that was sold through an auction December 2011 with starting bid price of US$4,700,000 (€3,500,000). Gerhard Berger had planned a Lamborghini all-star team comprising Nico Hulkenberg and Jacques Villeneuve for the 2021 DTM season but he ultimately failed to strike a deal, Motorsport.com has learned. [7][8][9], Launched on 28 February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, five months after its initial unveiling in Sant'Agata Bolognese, the vehicle, internally codenamed LB834, was designed to replace the then-decade-old Murciélago as the new flagship model. [17], The Aventador LP700–4 uses Lamborghini's new 700 PS (515 kW; 690 bhp) 6,498 cc (6.5 L; 396.5 cu in) 60° V12 engine weighing 235 kg. Soon after the Aventador's unveiling, Lamborghini announced that it had sold 12 cars, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2011. The Essenza SVC12 is also the first car to be developed according to the FIA prototype safety rules. Its time in Formula One (1989-1993) would prove to be frustrating though as poor reliability became the norm for the engine, despite being used by Grand Prix winning teams such as Lotus and Ligier who could boast driving talent such as Derek Warwick (Lotus - 1990), and Thierry Boutsen (Ligier - 1991). Lamborghini built just five examples of the Veneno Coupé: one for factory testing (dubbed Car Zero), one retained for the factory, and three cars for customers, all of which were customised to customer specifications. The car also features improved aerodynamics, with downforce increased by 180% as compared to the standard Aventador coupé. [76] The Aventador posted the fifth fastest time ever recorded on the Top Gear test track with a time of 1:16.5, beating the US$2,000,000 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, the Ferrari Enzo, the Porsche 911 GT3, and other supercars from around the world. In addition to the coupé, only nine units of the roadster were produced, which were all sold out. [5] Since then, the new engine has undergone constant changes and power was increased to 720 PS (530 kW; 710 hp) for the Aventador Anniversario, 740 PS (544 kW; 730 hp) for the Aventador S, 750 PS (552 kW; 740 hp) for the Veneno and the Aventador SV and 770 PS (566 kW; 759 hp) for the Centenario. [13] By March 2016, Lamborghini had built 5,000 Aventadors, in five years. [81][82], SVJ 63 at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, SVJ 63 Roadster at the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Aventador SuperVeloce LP750-4 (2015–2017), Aventador SuperVeloce LP 750-4 Roadster (2016–2017), Aventador S LP740-4 Roadster (2017–present), Aventador SVJ LP770-4 Roadster (2019–present), Aventador LP 720-4 50º Anniversario (2013), most expensive production cars in the world, "Official website for the Lamborghini Aventador", "2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 European Spec First Test", "2012-Lamborghini-Aventador-LP700-4-specs", "2015 Lamborghini-Avenatdor SV First Test", "2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ First Test Review: Record Setter? [1] The 6.5 litre V12 engine is now rated at 740 PS (544 kW; 730 hp) at 8,400 rpm (40 PS (39 hp; 29 kW) more than the standard Aventador) and 690 N⋅m (509 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm. The roadster is 50 kg (110 lb) heavier than the coupé due to chassis reinforcing components due to which it accelerates from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 3.2 seconds, 0.3 seconds slower than the coupe.[41]. Lamborghini made the move to Formula One in 1989 when the FIA outlawed turbocharged engines. Hammond later reviewed the Aventador Roadster in a segment of 50 years of Lamborghini. [10][11][12], Soon after the Aventador's unveiling, Lamborghini announced that it had sold 12 cars, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2011. [61], Introduced in November 2018, the SC18 Alston is a track focused one-off created for a customer under close collaboration with Lamborghini's motorsport division Squadra Corse. The car was officially unveiled to the public at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show configured in a unique "electric gold" paint. The Lamborghini V12 refers to the flagship V12 engine used by Lamborghini. [45][46] The car presented at the Geneva show was the only unit to be produced, and was sold for US$2.8 million.[47]. [72] The car comes with Brembo disk brakes and is fitted with Pirelli racing slicks, having 19-inch magnesium wheels at the front and 20-inch magnesium wheels at the rear. The car's driving dynamics have also been upgraded, featuring new enhanced electronic steering for superior maneuverability at high speeds, magnetic pushrod suspension for superior handling, and chassis improvements to increase rigidity. Mercedes gunning for record 8th F1 title with new W12. [65][66][67], The SVJ 63 Roadster is a special edition of the Aventador SVJ, unveiled at Monterey Car Week in August 2019. [36] Deliveries began in the first quarter of 2016 and production was limited to 500 units.[37]. Dubbed the Lamborghini LE3512,[21] (Lamborghini Engineering 3.5 liters 12 cylinders) the 3,493 cc (213.2 cu in), 80° V12 engine was reported to be the best sounding engine of the new 3.5L naturally aspirated formula. It took years to decide that a new engine was needed to be built from scratch, finally an all-new engine codenamed L539 having a displacement of 6.5 litres for the 2011 Aventador was developed. Production of the Sián FKP 37 will be limited to 63 units and all have already been sold. Technical specifications are the same as the SVJ Roadster. It features a compact two-piece carbon fibre hardtop that can be stored in the trunk like the standard roadster. The first-generation Lamborghini V12 was a sixty degree (60°) V12 petrol engine designed by Lamborghini,[1][2] and was the first internal combustion engine ever produced by the firm. Launched on 28 February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, five months after its initial unveiling in Sant'Agata Bolognese, the vehicle, internally codenamed LB834, was designed to replace the then-decade-old Murciélago as the new flagship model.. Lamborghini's Ad Personam division will be responsible for the manufacture of the Sián. [73], Automotive magazines such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend reviewed the Aventador. [60] A total of 40 cars, (half of them coupés and the other half roadsters) were produced, all of which were already sold via invitation to selected customers. The Lamborghini V12 refers to the flagship V12 engine used by Lamborghini. In keeping with Lamborghini tradition, the Aventador is named after a spanish fighting bull. Lamborghini officially unveiled the Aventador J to the world at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. However, the engine that powers the Murciélago LP 640 can trace its lineage directly to the F1-inspired design of Bizzarrini and his team more than forty years ago. [65] The exterior design incorporates a wedge shape, a trademark of famed automobile designer Marcello Gandini and mixes that with the design of the Terzo Millennio concept introduced two years prior. The only other 12 cylinder engines in Formula One during this time were disastrous efforts by Life Racing Engines with their W12 engine and Subaru who reintroduced the Flat 12 to the sport, both appearing in the first half of 1990. The Aventador SVJ is the first production V12 Lamborghini model to feature Lamborghini's Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva (ALA) system. Praise for Lamborghini's all-new V12 powerplant centered on the engine's responsiveness, torque, and smooth power output. All these changes give the car 770 hp (781 PS) and 720 nm (531 lb-ft) of torque. [4], The engine was designed from the start to be a quad cam 60 degree V12 - as an intentional snub to Ferrari's single overhead camshaft per-bank design. [38] Official reveal of the car took place at the March 2017 Geneva Motor Show. It included increased engine power to 720 PS (530 kW; 710 bhp) via a new specific engine calibration, enlarged and extended front air intakes and the aerodynamic splitter, small flaps set into the sides, new rear end featuring an enlarged diffuser and expansive meshwork that further improves engine-compartment ventilation, model-exclusive Giallo Maggio (Italian for "May yellow") body colour featuring sparkling yellow paintwork with a layer of transparent and highly reflective particles; front and rear and sills in two-tone (Giallo Maggio and matte black) design, semi-aniline leather interior upholstery in Nero Ade (black) with Terra Emilia (optional Giallo Quercus (yellow) with Q-Citura stitch diamond pattern, 50th anniversary emblem in forged composite carbon-fibre. The roadster variant of the SVJ was unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show and will be produced in a limited series of 800 units. {Overall the SV LP750-4's 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time is decreased from 2.9 seconds to 2.8 seconds, with the theoretical top speed still "somewhere in excess" of 350 km/h (217 mph). Formula 1 has confirmed the shift in race starts times for this season, after abandoning grands prix regularly beginning at 3.10pm. The Lamborghini Aventador (Spanish pronunciation: [aβentaˈðoɾ]) is a mid-engine sports car produced by the Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini. Main features of the car include a big adjustable carbon-fibre rear wing, front air intakes on the hood taken from the Huracàn GT3, new Veneno-like wheels created especially for the car, a one-off exhaust system along with rear lights from the Centenario, rear fenders, hood scoops and the central fin from the Huracàn SuperTrofeo Evo, and a new front bumper.