Love you like a brother, but... If you've have or have had the privilege of owning a Lamborghini - and have driven the best Audi has to offer (the R8) - you'll realize the cars are totally different. There isn't a Lambo owner out there that doesn't daily verbalize the differences between the two cars. There are days when I wish the Audi/VW purchase never took place. Its kind of like having the scarlet letter on your forehead if you're a Lambo owner. I guess its the same guilt that Ferrari owners - of which I'm one - bear due to Ferrari's relationship with Fiat. Although they share parts in common their (Lambo and Audi's) DNA is absolutely different. Take the time to visit each of the respective factories and watch the manufacturing process to gain some insight. The fact is there are a lot of haters out there. They hate the crowning achievement that is the Aventador and have only just joined the thread just days before the cars debut in Geneva. Many of us have been following and commenting within this thread for quite some time in hopeful anticipation of release of the car. Most of them (the haters) are non-exotic car owners who have reached their opinions of Lamborghini by either playing playing Grand Theft Auto III, have filled one with gas, valet parked one or run one through a car wash.....
BJ, I agree with you 100%. I have owned two Ferraris and presently own a Murcie and cannot wait to get my hands on an Aventador LP700-4! I am also a current owner of a Porsche and the driving dynamics, ownership experience and build philosophies are all so different among these brands (Audi, Porsche Lambo) even though they are all owned by Audi/VW. It is difficult to articulate this without telling people to own and drive them! My 2 cents...
BJ, O.K., I'm not stubborn. I'm willing backpedal on the R8/Gallardo comparison. I've owned a new 2004MY G and a new 2009MY LP560-4 ....... I have looked at, but NEVER driven the Audi R8.
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Because of Audi, Lamborghini's build quality and dependability has improved significantly. I will take an Audi-fied Lamborghini any day!
Very nice! Can I make a request?? Can you PShop the recent photo of the Lambo (front facing with the doors open) and change the color to yellow and to "wasabi" green? Thanks in advance!
There are certain features, such as the rear...very nice and roof line, which are certainly very cool, but overall it looks as a Gallardo makeover and not as much as the new "bad boy" that we as Lamborghini lovers long for when seeing the evolution of the Top Bull... Image Unavailable, Please Login
I see a family resemblance (as there should be) but i dont see a Gallardo makeover at all. its very much an evolution of the Countach/Diablo/Murci.
i'll take the bottom right one. except with glossy carbon fiber roof and not matte black. i'm thinking this car will look amazing in Ferrari's Avio Blu metallic (from the 60's color range, shown on the Scuderia show car) also yummy in Monterey Blue as well....drool...
It looks like a widened, lengthened Gallardo. The intake vents on the sides look to be wider and maybe taller than a Gallardo. Look at the gas door - in the same place as a Gallardo, just a different shape. Seat belts are like a Gallardo and don't come out from the center like in the Countach/Diablo/Murci. There is a shelf for storage behind the driver and passenger seats - just like a Gallardo.
I'm sick and tired of haters complaining about Lambo being owned by Audi . As if it was a bad thing ... Would you guys prefer the company being owned by Chrysler ? or even worse by Fiat ? also the Gallardo is an hyper design in my book far ahead that a Murcielago in it's prime time just because it costs less $ , has a 10 cil. instead of V12 and it's doors open in a conventional way that doesn't make it any lesser car than a Murcielago . btw ; the Aventador is 5 inches longer that it's predecessor
official images just were published! http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lamborghini-aventador-lp700-4/
Press release... Don't look at the price!! Innovative concept and phenomenal performance redefine the pinnacle of the super sports car segment Entirely new technology package, unique and powerful functional design language Innovative carbon-fiber monocoque New twelve-cylinder engine with 515 kW / 700 hp Super-fast shifting ISR (Independent Shifting Rods) transmission Pushrod suspension The very finest equipment and trim, extensive individualization With the Aventador LP 700-4, Automobili Lamborghini is redefining the very pinnacle of the world super sports car market brutal power, outstanding lightweight engineering and phenomenal handling precision are combined with peerless design and the very finest equipment to deliver an unparalleled driving experience. With the Aventador, Lamborghini is taking a big step into the future and building on the glorious history of the brand with the next automotive legend. The first customers will take delivery of the new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 in late summer 2011. The technology package of the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 is utterly unique. It is based on an innovative monocoque made from carbon-fiber that combines exceptional lightweight engineering with the highest levels of stiffness and safety. The new twelve-cylinder with 6.5 liters displacement and 515 kW / 700 hp brings together the ultimate in high-revving pleasure with astonishing low-end torque. Thanks to a dry weight of only 1,575 kilograms (3,472 lb), which is extremely low for this class of vehicle, the weight-to-power ratio stands at only 2.25 kilograms per hp (4.96 lb/hp). Even the fantastic 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration figure of just 2.9 seconds and the top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph) do not fully describe the Aventadors extreme performance. And yet, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are down by around 20 percent compared with its predecessor, despite the considerable increase in power (+8%). The ISR transmission is unique among road-going vehicles, guaranteeing the fastest shifting time (only 50 milliseconds) and a highly emotional shift feel, while the lightweight chassis with pushrod suspension delivers absolute handling precision and competition-level performance. The expressively-designed interior offers hi-tech features ranging from the TFT cockpit display with Drive Select Mode system. The Aventador will be built to the very highest quality standards in an all-new production facility in SantAgata Bolognese. With the Aventador LP 700-4, the future of the super sports car is now part of the present. Its exceptional package of innovative technologies is unique, its performance simply overwhelming, says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. The Aventador is a jump of two generations in terms of design and technology, its the result of an entirely new project, but at the same time its a direct and consistent continuation of Lamborghinis 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 unrivalled in the worldwide super sports car arena. Aventador: the name of one of the most courageous of all bulls According to its tradition, Lamborghinis new flagship bears the name of a bull naturally, a particularly courageous specimen from the world of the Spanish Corrida. Aventador was the name of a bull that entered into battle in October 1993 at the Saragossa Arena, earning the Trofeo de la Peña La Madroñera for its outstanding courage. A sculpture of extreme dynamics For Lamborghini, design is always the beauty of aggressive power, the elegance of breathtaking dynamics. From the very first glance, the new Aventador is unmistakably a Lamborghini, clothed in the brands characteristic and distinctive design language with its extremely powerful proportions, its exact lines and precise surfaces, and with taut muscularity in every one of its details. The designers in the Centro Stile Lamborghini have carefully developed this design language to give the Aventador a significant new edge. It is an avantgarde work of art, an incredibly dynamic sculpture, from the sharply honed front end through the extremely low roofline to the distinctive rear diffuser. Every line has a clear function, every form is dictated by its need for speed, yet the overall look is nothing less than spectacular and breathtaking. The doors open upward of course Truly impressive proportions come from an overall length of 4,78 meters (188.19 in.) matched with an impressive width of 2,26 meters (88.98 in.) including the exterior mirrors, and further accentuated by an extremely low height of just 1.136 mm (44.72 in.). It goes without saying that both doors of the carbon-fiber monocoque open upward a feature that was first introduced in the now legendary Countach and then used for subsequent V12 models such as Diablo and Murciélago. However, the Aventador also evokes its immediate predecessor the Murciélago electronically managed air intakes open depending on the outdoor temperature and the need for cooling air,ensuring maximum aerodynamic efficiency. And for those whishing to flaunt the heart of their Lamborghini, the optional transparent engine bonnet exhibits the twelve-cylinder engine like a technical work of art in a display case. Exclusive and high-tech interior The Aventadors spacious interior combines the fine exclusivity of premium materials and perfect Italian craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology and generous equipment. The red switch cover on the broad center tunnel encloses the start button used to awaken the twelve-cylinder. The interior is dominated by a next-generation dashboard as in a modern airplane, the instruments are presented on a TFT-LCD screen using innovative display concepts. A second screen is dedicated to the standard-fit multimedia and navigation system. Carbon-fiber monocoque The new Lamborghini flagship has a full monocoque. The entire occupant cell, with tub and roof, is one single physical component. This ensures extreme rigidity and thus outstanding driving precision, as well as an extremely high level of passive safety for the driver and his passenger. The entire monocoque weighs only 147.5 kilograms (325.18 lb). The monocoque, together with the front and rear Aluminium frames, features an impressive combination of extreme torsional stiffness of 35,000 Newton meters per degree and weighs only 229.5 kilograms (505.9 lb). Maximum revs, amazing sound For the Aventador LP 700-4, the engineers in Lamborghinis R&D Department have developed a completely new high-performance power unit an extremely powerful and high-revving, but very compact power unit. At 235 kilograms (518 lb), it is also extremely lightweight. A V12 with 515 kW (700 hp) at 8,250 rpm sets a whole new benchmark, even in the world of super sports cars. The maximum torque output is 690 Newton meters (509 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm. The extremely well-rounded torque curve, the bull-like pulling power in every situation, the spontaneous responsiveness and, last but not least, the finely modulated but always highly emotional acoustics are what make this engine a stunning power plant of the very highest order. Innovative transmission for maximum performance Engineers at Lamborghini have created the perfect mate for the new twelve-cylinder engine with the highly innovative ISR (Independent Shifting Rods) transmission. The development objective was clearly formulated to build not only the fastest robotized gearbox, but also to create the worlds most emotional gear shift. Compared with a dual-clutch transmission, not only is the ISR gearbox much lighter, it also has smaller dimensions than a conventional manual unit both key elements in the field of lightweight engineering for super sports cars. Refined and safe with all-wheel drive This kind of extreme power must be delivered reliably to the road. The driver of the Aventador LP 700-4 can depend fully on its permanent all-wheel drive indicated by the 4 in the model designation. In the driveline, an electronically controlled Haldex coupling 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. Pushrod suspension Lamborghini has equipped its new V12 super sports car with an innovative and highly sophisticated suspension concept. The pushrod spring and damper concept was inspired by Formula 1 and tuned perfectly to meet the needs of a high-performance road-going vehicle. Together with aluminum double wishbone suspension and a carbon-fiber ceramic brake system, this lightweight chassis represents a further aspect of the new flagships unique technology concept. Extensive assistance and safety systems In the hands of its driver, the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 is a high-precision machine spontaneous, direct and always reliable. The driver is also assisted by the latest electronic systems such as the incredibly sporty, adjustable ESP system. When it comes to passive safety, front, head-thorax and knee airbags play their part alongside the extremely stiff carbon-fiber cell. A rich and wide-ranging individualization program A Lamborghini should always fit perfectly with the style and preferences of its owner. To this end, the range of individualization options is virtually inexhaustible. There is a selection of 13 production paint colors to choose from, three of which are highly sophisticated matt tones. A choice of two-tone interiors are offered with the Sportivo and Elegante versions, while a premium audio system and reversing camera are among the many technology options. And of course, the Ad Personam individualization program knows no limits when it comes to colors and materials. 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) The first customers will take delivery of the new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 in late summer 2011.
379.700 USD Not Bad... For a V12 Gay-Lardo. Seriously though... even though I think it looks like its little brother I REALLY like it! lol
Gay-lardo? Ok let's try to be more mature about our word choice. Sure this car's looks may not be what some of us were expecting but as stated before styling is very subjective. In real terms, this car is very revolutionary in it's chassis and gearbox design, even though it may not look as evolutionary. So don't judge on looks alone, since the true measure of how good this car is comes from it's performance
I hate to nitpick but here goes. In the youtube video posted by a007apl above, at 2:00, does the door wobbling bother anyone else?
