Lamborghini ceases production of the naturally aspirated V12 Aventador
Italian supercar manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini has announced it is to cease production of the naturally aspirated V12 Aventador at its facility in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy. The last model to roll off the manufacturing line and marking the end of the V12 era is the LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster, with 791ps and 720Nm of torque.
The Aventador first debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011, dubbed the Aventador LP 700-4. The vehicle’s research and development program was headed by Lamborghini’s chief technical officer, Maurizio Reggiani, who worked closely with the Centro Stile design department using a clean sheet approach.
The supercar benefitted from a new rear-mounted 6.5-liter naturally aspirated 60˚ V12 – otherwise known as the L539 – which was developed completely in-house. Capable of producing 710ps at 8,250rpm and 690Nm of torque, the Aventador and its permanent four-wheel-drive system could achieve 0-100km/h in just 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 350km/h. Partnered with the V12 powertrain was the OEM’s robotized Independent Shifting Rod (ISR) single-shift transmission, chosen for its small size, low weight and 50ms gearshifts.
A lightweight carbon fiber single-piece monocoque was selected, a first of its kind for a production car. The monocoque weighed 147.5kg and was produced in-house using the manufacturers own patented RTM-Lambo process. The design ensured maximum torsional stiffness and a high level of safety for its driver and passenger.
Italian supercar manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini has announced it is to cease production of the naturally aspirated V12 Aventador at its facility in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy. The last model to roll off the manufacturing line and marking the end of the V12 era is the LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster, with 791ps and 720Nm of torque.
Italian supercar manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini has announced it is to cease production of the naturally aspirated V12 Aventador at its facility in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy. The last model to roll off the manufacturing line and marking the end of the V12 era is the LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster, with 791ps and 720Nm of torque.
The Aventador first debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011, dubbed the Aventador LP 700-4. The vehicle’s research and development program was headed by Lamborghini’s chief technical officer, Maurizio Reggiani, who worked closely with the Centro Stile design department using a clean sheet approach.
The supercar benefitted from a new rear-mounted 6.5-liter naturally aspirated 60˚ V12 – otherwise known as the L539 – which was developed completely in-house. Capable of producing 710ps at 8,250rpm and 690Nm of torque, the Aventador and its permanent four-wheel-drive system could achieve 0-100km/h in just 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 350km/h. Partnered with the V12 powertrain was the OEM’s robotized Independent Shifting Rod (ISR) single-shift transmission, chosen for its small size, low weight and 50ms gearshifts.
A lightweight carbon fiber single-piece monocoque was selected, a first of its kind for a production car. The monocoque weighed 147.5kg and was produced in-house using the manufacturers own patented RTM-Lambo process. The design ensured maximum torsional stiffness and a high level of safety for its driver and passenger.
