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Specification Image Review 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4, The
wait is over ladies and gentlemen: Lamborghini’s next hypercar has made its
world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, and dare we say what a hypercar it is!
The new Bull God will feature an earth shattering 700hp V12 and the highest
power to weight ratio of any car in its class. Yes, this is the new, long
waited Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. Lamborghini
is really good at creating sinister super sports cars, but it is equally as
talented at naming them. According to the company, "Aventador" was
the name of a bull that entered into battle on October 1993 at the Saragossa
Arena, earning the "Trofeo de la Peña La Madroñera" for its
outstanding courage. Having the courage to go up against a new world of super
sports cars will be the name of the game for the new Lamborghini flagship. Today’s
world is extremely high-tech and many new players have entered the arena.
Lamborghini has been promoting its carbon-fiber monocoque technology and the
Aventador’s 2.9 second 0-62mph, but will that be enough?
According
to 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."
Supercars
from Sant'Agata have always been known for crazy speed, so in the interest of
full disclosure, the Aventador's top clip is an especially ludicrous 217 mph.
Also ludicrous: a sticker price starting at $393,695, or over thrice the price
of said ZR1. That's a lot of moola, for sure, but given the Aventador's
scintillating stats, it begins to look less rip-off Vette and more bargain
Bugatti, a car that costs roughly $2 million yet is barely quicker. All that
said, when waxing lyrical about his brand's latest achievement, Lamborghini president
and CEO Stephan Winklemann isn't as enamored with the Aventador's dynamite
acceleration, or stratospheric top speed, or single-family-home price tag as he
is with the supercar's handling. Yes, unlike Lambo's previous poster material
-- last year's Murcielago, and the Diablo and Countach before that -- the
Aventador's number-one development objective was to turn right and left as
skillfully as it jets straight ahead.
The
full-time all-wheel drive Aventador LP700-4 is powered by a 691 horsepower
6.5-liter V12 controlled by a 7-speed automated manual with super-fast shifting
ISR (Independent Shifting Rods). An innovative carbon-fiber monocoque passenger
compartment combines exceptional lightweight engineering with the highest
levels of stiffness and safety. An innovative and highly sophisticated double
wishbone with pushrod spring and damper suspension was inspired by Formula 1
racing and tuned to meet the needs of a high-performance vehicle. Standard
carbon ceramic brakes offer superior durability and reduce brake fade, where
the brakes become less effective due to overheating in extremely demanding
conditions such as racing. Signature Lamborghini features include
upward-opening doors and electronically-managed air intakes that open depending
on the outdoor temperature and the need for cooling air.
The
standard multimedia system includes navigation, touch-screen display, traffic
data, iPod connection, USB interface and Bluetooth. The wide range of exterior
and interior colors allows for personalization. An available transparent engine
cover allows the owner to display the engine, and a rear parking camera with
front and rear sensors is optional.
source:motortrend.com,autos.aol.com,topspeed.com
