With Lamborghini unveiled the final edition of the Aventador, the Ultimae, the end is near for the V12 hero that defined the 2010's supercar showdown. With its upcoming electrified replacement is in the works, let's have a quick history lesson on the Lamborghini Aventador from its 2011 Geneva Motor Show unveiling to the Ultimae.
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Lamborghini Aventador (2011) - Unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Aventador served as the replacement to the Murcielago, the supercar that defined the noughties. Powered by a new 6.5L V12 engine producing 700PS of power and 690Nm of torque. It is the first that features a new 7-speed Independent Shifting Rod transmission that has the fastest gear change time of 50 milliseconds and a new push-rod suspension that handles like an F1 car. It does 0-100kph in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 350kph. When it was first unveiled, a whole year's supply is sold out.
Lamborghini Aventador J (2012) - A year after the Aventador was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, a one-off speedster version, the Aventador J, was unveiled. This one-off features a systematic lightweight design and a brand new carbon fiber material called Carbonskin.
Lamborghini Aventador LP720-4 50th Anniversary (2013) - A special-edition Aventador was unveiled at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show in honor of Lamborghini's 50th anniversary. The special model adds 20PS of power to its V12 engine but it still does 0-100kph in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 350kph. It is limited to 100 units worldwide.
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster (2013) - It is essentially the open-top version of the Aventador that is still as quick as the normal one despite its 50kg weight penalty.
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Pirelli Edition (2015) - A special edition Aventador made in honor of Lamborghini's longstanding partnership with tire maker, Pirelli. Available in both coupe and roadster variants, the Pirelli Edition features a matte black roof, pillars, rearview mirrors, engine hood, and air intakes. It also includes red striping as well.
Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SV (2015) - At the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini unveiled the more potent version of the Aventador, called the Aventador LP750-4 SV. With some aerodynamic upgrades, extensive lightweight materials, as well as the additional 50PS of power from the V12 engine, it has a 0-100kph time of 2.8 seconds and over 350kph of top speed.
Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SV Roadster (2015) - Unveiled at the 2015 Monterey Car Week, it is the open-top version of the Aventador LP750-4 SV which features the same upgrades from its hardtop equivalent.
Lamborghini Aventador Miura Homage (2016) - In honor of the Miura's 50th anniversary, a special Aventador was made featuring the Miura's theme as a tribute to the forerunner of all V12 Lamborghini super sports cars. Only 50 were made.
Lamborghini Aventador S (2017) - Half a decade passed since the Aventador unveiled to the world and Lamborghini decided to give this V12 masterpiece a minor change. Called the Aventador S, this updated version featured a revised exterior design inspired by the SV as well as a 640PS 6.5L V12 engine. It features four driving modes as well as the new EGO mode, which influences the behavior of traction and suspension.
Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster (2017) - Unveiled at the 2017 IAA, it is the open-top version that features the same updates as its hardtop equivalent.
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ (2018) - The ultimate Aventador has been unleashed. Called the SVJ, Lamborghini went all out to create an all-out track weapon capable of lapping the Nurburgring in 6:44.97. Limited to 500 units, its V12 engine has been boosted to 770PS of power as well as improved aerodynamics, dynamics, and the inclusion of ALA 2.0, the updated version of the one first debuted on the Huracan Performante.
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster (2019) - Unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, it's essentially the open-top variant that features the same extreme upgrades as the hardtop equivalent. An SVJ 63 version was created by the Centro Stile team and all 63 units were sold.
Lamborghini Aventador LP780-4 Ultimae (2021) - After reigning in the supercar crowd for a decade, Lamborghini is ready to say goodbye to the Aventador by unveiling the LP780-4 Ultimae, the final special edition that combines all of the greatest feats from the normal Aventador to the SVJ. Limited to 350 coupes and 250 roadsters, it features an updated 6.5L V12 engine producing 780PS of power, making it the most powerful Aventador ever made.
As the sun sets on Lamborghini's V12 masterpiece that defined the 2010's supercar showdown, it's easy to say that the Aventador truly became one of the all-time greats and in its dying moments, it became an instant classic.
Grazie mille, Aventador. You have served your purpose very well.
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