Lamborghini ceases production of Aventador super sports car

MANILA: The production of the Lamborghini Aventador has come to an end. The last pure, naturally aspirated V12-powered Lamborghini that was produced in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy is an Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster in a special light blue Ad Personam color.

In 2011, the Aventador LP 700-4 made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Its name indicates its 700 horsepower and permanent four-wheel drive. It is powered with a new Lamborghini V12 60-degree powerplant and features new technologies, a unique, timeless design, and exhilarating performance.

During its launch, Automobili Lamborghini Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephan Winkelmann described the Aventador as “a jump of two generations in terms of design and technology, with an exceptional package of unique, innovative technologies and performance that is simply overwhelming.”

Since its launch, the Aventador had more than eight model derivatives and 11,465 units sold worldwide. Over 10 one-off and limited-edition Aventadors were released, set track records, bagged several awards, were used as the subject for artworks, and were featured in films and video games.

“The Lamborghini Aventador was a game-changer at its launch, and the flagship Lamborghini model for 11 years of production. The V12 engine has been part of Lamborghini’s heritage since the company’s earliest days; the beating heart of models from Miura to Diablo, Countach to Murcielago. The Aventador captured Lamborghini’s competencies in design and engineering when it debuted in 2011, with Lamborghini values that are always at the center of company and product impetus: pure, futuristic design; benchmarking performance; and addressing technical challenges with innovation to produce the most emotive, class-leading super sports cars. These principles are the very essence of the Lamborghini Aventador, and assure its timeless appeal,” Winkelmann said.

Lamborghini has delivered more Aventadors than the total of all its previous V12 models. In its fifth year, Lamborghini sold 5,000 Aventador units, matching the total number of Murcielagos produced. In September 2020, Lamborghini delivered the 10,000th Aventador unit.

Lamborghini R&D Department, led by Chief Technical Officer Maurizio Reggiani, worked closely with the Centro Stile design department in a “clean sheet” approach. The Aventador was the first of its kind in a production car — a lightweight carbon fiber single-piec monocoque weighing only 147.5kg built using Lamborghi’s RTM-Lambo process.

Automobili Lamborghini’s expertise in carbon fiber and lightweight technologies is showcased throughout the Aventador’s evolution. A team of “flying doctors” was formed for the development of the Aventador, travelling across the world to perform specialist diagnostics and repairs to the carbon fiber monocoque when damaged.

The Aventador’s 6.5-liter 12-cylinder engine produces 700hp and 690Nm of torque. The Aventador is capable of accelerating from a standstill to 100kph in just 2.9 seconds, with a top speed of 350kph.

The engine is mated to a robotized, Independent Shifting Rod (ISR) single-shift transmission that changes gear in just 50 milliseconds. The Aventador also features a pushrod suspension system inspired by Formula One, with a central ECU controlling electronic systems.

The Aventador also features a unique drive mode selection system that allows the driver to modify the engine, transmission, differential, stability, and steering setup. The driver can select among the Strads, Sport, and Corsa modes.

The Aventador’s design, created by Centro Stile, offers an aeronautically-inspired super sports car. Its complex surfaces and juxtaposition of angles and surfaces, including the scissor doors reserved for V12 Lamborghinis, form a remarkable car design and a powerful piece of automotive art.

85% of Aventadors feature Ad Personam personalization by their owners. Lamborghini has created more than 200 unique colors and trims for the Aventador.

During the Monterey Car Week in 2019, street artist Skyler Grey designed an Aventador S with Lamborghini’s yellow and orange hues and an animation of running bulls. It is the first Aventador to be certified by blockchain.

In 2020, Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoti teamed up with Lamborghini Centro Stile to create an Aventador S featuring his signature black and red patterns.

The Aventador was also featured in various exhibitions in Russia, Italy, and USA. The last Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae coupe to be produced was auctioned earlier this year along with a 1:1 NFT by contemporary artists Krista Kim and Steve Aoki.

In 2017, five unique Aventador Roadster S models were unveiled, featuring color palettes representing the natural elements from Japanese culture: water, earth, fire, wind, and sky. In 2021, two Aventadors in specially created colors inspired by Korean culture and flag were presented in Seoul: Green Ocno representing “warm Korean sentiment” and Blue Emera symbolizing “intelligence and wisdom.” Lamborghini also introduced an Aventador S Goodwood Special Edition featuring gray and orange Ad Personam colors with Goodwood decals and interior embroidery in 2017.

The Aventador also appeared in movies including “Batman: the Dark Knight Rises”in 2012, where Bruce Wayne (played by Christian Bale) drove an Aventador LP 700-4. The Aventador was also featured in “Transformers: Age of Extinction” in 2014.

The Aventador also made appearances in several music videos and has been produced as scale models and children’s toys.

The Aventador also joined various tours and adventures in Italy, Scandinavia, Scotland, Asia, and the Americas. In May 2013, the Aventador coupe, along with 350 Lamborghini models, drove along Italian roads to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of the super sports car company.

The Aventador also boasts several performance credentials, including the two lap records set at Nurburging Nordschleife.

In December 2012, Lamborgini unveiled the roadster version of Aventador. It offered a remarkable open air driving experience, with its lightweight carbon fiber panels removed and stored in the front bonnet. It made its dynamic launch on the airport runway in Florida, USA in 2013, with special permission from the Federal Aviation Administration, setting speeds of up to 338kph, faster than the planes’ take-off speed.

In 2015, the Aventador LP 750-4 SuperVeloce madeits world debut at the Geneva Motor Show. It came with a 50hp power upgrade and a 50kg weight reduction for a 2:1 weight-to-power ratio. It also featured new aerodynamics with a fixed carbon fiber wing and an improved 0-100kph acceleration of 2.8 seconds. Only 600 units of the Aventador LP 750-4 SuperVeloce were produced.

Other Aventador iterations include the Aventador S that was unveiled in 2017 and the Aventador SVJ introduced in 2018.

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