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Adrian Paton2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4
March 1st 2011 18:00
The much awaited successor to the Lamborghini Murcielago supercar has been unveiled ahead of its public debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
The new top
Power comes from an all-new 6.5-litre V12 with 515 kW (700 hp) at a screaming 8,200 RPM and 690 Nm of torque mated to an innovative Independent Shifting Rod (ISR) transmission. In a nutshell, the ISR transmission is both lighter and faster than a regular twin-clutch setup yet also having the compact dimensions of a regular manual gearbox.
All this power is then transferred reliably to the road via a Haldex full-time electronic AWD system - indicated by the 4 in the model designation - that distributes the forces between front and rear. In a matter of milliseconds, this coupling adapts the force distribution to match the dynamic situation. A self-blocking rear differential together with a front differential electronically controlled by ESP make for even more dynamic handling. The Drive Select Mode System enables the driver to choose vehicle characteristics (engine, transmission, differential, steering and dynamic control) from three settings – Strada (road), Sport and Corsa (track) – to suit his individual preferences.
A Formula 1 inspired suspension system features aluminum double wishbone suspension and a carbon-fibre ceramic brake system lies beneath.
The cell of the Lamborghini flagship is made entirely from carbon fibre and has been designed as a monocoque structure. The load-bearing structure of the vehicle is engineered as a “single shell” that functions physically as one component, thus taking full advantage of the extreme rigidity of CFRP. Formula 1 race cars have been built using CFRP monocoques for many years – and have proven their crash worthiness time and again. The same applies to road-going sports cars featuring monocoque technology – the carbon fibre occupant cell functions like an extremely safe roll cage.
Inside this monocoque is a wide range of exterior and interior colours to choose from via the “Ad Personam” customisation program where the only limits set are those of the imagination and not money - the Aventador will cost close to a million bucks when it finally reaches Australia.
The standard package of electronic systems includes ABS, electronic brake distribution, anti-slip control, speed-dependent servo-tronic steering, hill start assist and, of course, ESP stability control. The rear spoiler and the side air intakes are electronically controlled. The Drive Select System enables vehicle characteristics (engine, transmission, differential, stability control, steering) to be set in accordance with individual driver preferences in one of three modes – Strada (road), Sport and Corsa (track).
The price of the Lamborghini Aventador and market delivery
UK: GBP 201.900,00 (suggested retail price taxes excluded)
Europe: € 255.000 (suggested retail price taxes excluded)
USA: 379.700 USD (suggested retail price – GGT included)
China: RMB 6.270.000,00 (suggested retail price taxes included)
Japan: YEN 39.690.000,00 (suggested retail price taxes included)
Australian prices and market delivery TBC.
[Source: Lamborghini]
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