McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

Lamborghini News

Lamborghini news from duPont REGISTRY News, updated daily, covering the V12 hybrid Revuelto, the Temerario and the Urus, one of the biggest names in luxury SUV news. Our reporting runs across reveals, first drives, one-off builds and the auction results that set values. We also follow the earlier cars, from the Countach through to the Veneno. Many sites carry supercar news, but very few carry it beside live listings. A great many of the Lamborghinis covered here are listed for sale on duPont REGISTRY, so the reporting and a real asking price appear together. For Lamborghini news today, start with the stories below.

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 13, 2022

The Final Aventador Pays Homage To The One-Off Lamborghin...

Lamborghini history is made and celebrated with the same car. Lamborghini has announced that the final Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae, and thus the final Aventador and final “pure” naturally aspirated V12-powered Lamborghini has rolled off the assembly line and is destined for the garage of a Swiss collector. However, if it’s even possible, this final Aventador has even more special attributes than just those. It’s an Aventador Ultimae Roadster, and it pays homage to a very specific and intriguing piece of early Lamborghini history. MUST READ: 7,342-Mile 1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV Downdraft Listed for Sale The car features a very specific and bespoke configuration, with an “Azzuro Flake” body color, accented by Grigio Liqueo and Nero Aldebaran, with an interior finished in Bianco Leda leather accented by Nero Aldebaran. The details of this color scheme are tailored to match a very special Lamborghini one-off, the Miura Roadster from 1968. The car, originally unveiled at the Carrozzeria Bertone stand at the Brussels Motor Show, was a roofless version of the Miura that was specifically designed and engineered to deliver performance and drivability in the open air. The car was then in the possession of the International Lead and Zinc Research Organization, where it was renamed the ZN 75 and showed the rust-protecting ability of zinc, which is still used in cars today. Eventually, the car was restored to its original look in 2008, and has served as the inspiration for the final Aventador and final pure V12 Lamborghini. View All Lamborghini Aventadors For Sale Source: Lamborghini

By Tyler Rampersaud – September 26, 2022

The Last New Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae Roadster Ends ...

After over a decade, it’s officially over. It’s been talked about for quite a long time, but the moment has finally come when we have no choice but to move on from one of the world’s favorite supercar icons. The Lamborghini Aventador, and with it, the “pure” naturally aspirated V12-powered Lamborghini as a whole have come to an end, as Lamborghini has announced that the final Aventador Ultimae, officially a Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Roadster in a light blue color specially chosen through Ad Personam for a customer in Switzerland is rolling off the assembly line. MUST READ: Lamborghini Looks Back On the Murcielago’s Contributions To The Brand’s V12 Legacy The model served since 2011 as Lamborghini’s flagship offering, and it was, is, and will now forever be the pinnacle of Lamborghini’s pure V12 performance with incredible top speeds, lightning-quick 0-60 times, and innovation throughout its lifecycle, from the first Aventador, to the Roadster, to the SuperVeloce, to the Aventador S, SVJ, and most recently the Ultimae. With a nimble, lightweight structure, immense power, all-wheel drive, and aerodynamics, suspension, and technology throughout dedicated to performance, the Aventador has remained one of the greatest supercars of our time, and that’s proven by the fact that over 10,000 Aventadors have been sold, with the total number being greater than the sum of all the previous Lamborghini V12 models. If the farewell of the Aventador is anything like that of the Murcielago, we can soon look forward to an even greater replacement. View All Lamborghinis For Sale Source: Lamborghini

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 31, 2022

Everything You Need To Know About The Lamborghini Aventador

With over a decade spent as Lamborghini’s flagship model, the Aventador built up quite the résumé. It’s in the process of taking its final bow, but thankfully the story of the Lamborghini Aventador has a happy ending. After more than a decade in production, the Lamborghini Aventador has been an object of desire and admiration for just about the entire car world. Its naturally aspirated V12 power, all-wheel drive, and stunning looks that have remained fresh, modern, and even futuristic to this day have made it a car that will live on in history as one of the greatest, most iconic supercars of its time. The Aventador had a long history, and in its time it had plenty of iterations and incredible special editions and one-offs, as well as rare cars that used the Aventador as a basis to build an entirely new model. Here, we’ll take a look at the entire history of the Aventador, from the original, all the way to the final Ultimae and the rare cars based off of the Aventador that give us a look at Lamborghini’s possible future. Lamborghini Aventador Production Variants Aventador The original Aventador sent shockwaves through the automotive world. Tasked with the responsibility of replacing the legendary Murcielago, the Aventador had to live up to the high expectations that the Murcielago left behind, and it surely lived up to them. The Aventador’s all-wheel drive and naturally aspirated V12 engine gave it the incredible performance to put it at the highest echelons of the supercar world, with an incredible 0-60 time that was under 3 seconds, and a quarter-mile time that rivals the greatest cars on the road. Along with that was the fact that the Aventador was one of the most comfortable and luxurious Lamborghinis yet, helping it not only carry the Lamborghini legacy but grow it. MSRP: $379,700HP: 690 horsepowerTORQUE: 509 lb/ft0-60: 2.9 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.5 seconds @ 137 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: 2,593 Lamborghini Aventador Price, Specs, Photos & Review Aventador Roadster As we came to know with just about every Lamborghini roadster before it, the performance, luxury, and style of a Lamborghini go wonderfully with the wind in your hair. Featuring a removable two-piece carbon-fiber roof, the Aventador Roadster was easily able to let the sky in as you drove. Today, it remains one of the greatest open-topped cars to drive in the world, as even without the roof, it maintained the original Aventador’s incredible performance capability and prowess, as well as its composure on the road for varying driving situations. MSRP: $441,600HP: 690 horsepowerTORQUE: 509 lb/ft0-60: 2.9 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.5 seconds @ 137 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: 1,075 Aventador Superveloce How do you get better than a mid-engined, V12-powered, all-wheel-drive supercar? You make it faster, of course. That’s what Lamborghini did to the Aventador when the Aventador Superveloce was introduced. It took the incredible DNA of the Aventador and squeezed even more performance potential out of it, by further improving the engine, and taking anything out of the interior and the car itself that wouldn’t contribute to incredible performance. While the luxurious Lamborghini quality remains, you can see the exposed carbon fiber monocoque of the car in various places, and the Lamborghini Aventador SV is just as fast as it looks. MSRP: $494,000HP: 740 horsepowerTORQUE: 507 lb/ft0-60: 2.8 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.5 seconds @ 141 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: 600 Why You Should Buy A Lamborghini Aventador SV Aventador Superveloce Roadster Over 100 pounds lighter than the standard Aventador Roadster, the Superveloce Roadster blended the very best of both worlds of the Aventador when it was released, the unique experience of a roadster, and the laser-focused performance of the Superveloce. Even the engine, the beating heart and one of the most impressive components in the Aventador, wasn’t safe from being improved when given the SV treatment. It’s both lighter and more powerful, and in a roadster with no soundproofing and a carbon fiber monocoque, that’s an easy difference to feel. MSRP: $530,075HP: 740 horsepowerTORQUE: 507 lb/ft0-60: 2.9 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.5 seconds @ 137 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: 500 Aventador S The Lamborghini Aventador, just like any Lamborghini, was never a car known to rest on its laurels, which is why the Aventador S was introduced in 2017, updating and evolving the Aventador to make it an even greater supercar than it already was. With the Aventador S, four-wheel steering was introduced to the model, along with LDVA suspension control, and a refreshed design inside and out, making for an Aventador that was more capable and configurable, and not to mention more powerful than ever. MSRP: $417,826HP: 730 horsepowerTORQUE: 509 lb/ft0-60: 2.9 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.5 seconds @ 137 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: ~ 2,000 Aventador S Roadster While the roadster variant of the Aventador S might not be as much of a performer as its coupe counterpart, there’s no way to deny that the formula of an open-top, mid-engined, V12 supercar that has mechanically identical improvements to the Aventador S is a winning one. The Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster is one of the greatest examples of Lamborghini’s ability to beautifully combine both performance and luxury to make some of the greatest Italian supercars the world has ever known. MSRP: $460,422HP: 730 horsepowerTORQUE: 509 lb/ft0-60: 3.2 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.7 seconds @ 137 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: ~1,500 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster Price, Specs, Photos & Review Aventador SVJ Standing for “Super Veloce Jota,” the Aventador SVJ is an evolution of the SV, and based on the Aventador S, it features increased power and ruthlessly decreased weight, thanks to lots of carbon fiber and a titanium exhaust system. Along with that, the Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva system, or ALA for short and the evolved LDVA 2.0 system help reduce drag by 1% and improve downforce by 40%, resulting in the SVJ breaking the record for production cars at the Nürburgring by setting a 6:44.97 lap time. MSRP: $515,000HP: 759 horsepowerTORQUE: 531 lb/ft0-60: 2.8 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.3 seconds @ 136 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: 900 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Price, Specs, Photos & Review Aventador SVJ Roadster Imagine the performance of the SVJ, except this time, it’s alfresco. What you are imagining is the wind in your hair as you let 759 horsepower and all-wheel-drive take you from 0-60 in an uncompromised 2.8 seconds, and eventually get you to over 219 mph. The performance, dynamism, looks, and legend status of the Aventador SVJ is something found in only a handful of cars ever made, and once you add all of that into a roadster, it becomes even more special. MSRP: $573,966HP: 759 horsepowerTORQUE: 531 lb/ft0-60: 2.8 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.4 seconds @ 137 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: 800 Aventador Ultimae A car with a journey like the one that the Aventador has had for the past 11 years can only end on a high note, and with the Aventador Ultimae, Lamborghini made sure that the Aventador ended on the highest note that it possibly could. With even more power than the SVJ, the Ultimae is undoubtedly the greatest Aventador yet, and the greatest Aventador ever since in a bittersweet moment, it’s the last. MSRP: $498,298HP: 769 horsepowerTORQUE: 531 lb/ft0-60: 2.8 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.4 seconds @ 138 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: 600 Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae Review Special Variants Aventador J Not long after the Aventador first came on the scene, the Aventador J, a roofless barchetta, was introduced at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The origin of the J is in the Miura Jota of 1970. In a convoluted twist, the name Jota comes from the Spanish pronunciation of the letter J, as the Miura Jota was built to conform to the regulations set out in the FIA’s Appendix J, which is all to say that the Aventador J was built with a racing spirit. Obviously, it lacks a roof, but also air conditioning and a radio (since neither would likely be able to do very much) to save weight. The car shown at Geneva was the only Aventador J to be produced, and it sold for an amazing $2.8 million. MSRP: $2.8 MHP: 690 horsepowerTORQUE: 509 lb/ft0-60: N/A1/4 MILE: N/APRODUCTION NUMBER: 1 Aventador Anniversario Lamborghini celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013, and part of that celebration was a limited edition Aventador with increased power. Other improvements throughout, as well as a model-specific Giallo Maggio color, set the Anniversario model apart as well. An incredibly rare edition of the Aventador, the Aniversario is a version of the Aventador that is coveted around the world to this day, and for very good reason. MSRP: $611,029HP: 710 horsepowerTORQUE: 509 lb/ft0-60: 2.9 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.5 seconds @ 137 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: 200 Aventador Pirelli Edition After collaborating with Lamborghini and with many other brands to create tires that we know for being dedicated to the greatest performance, it felt quite natural for Pirelli to collaborate with Lamborghini on a special version of the Aventador. With a color scheme inspired by the Pirelli tires that wrap the Aventador’s wheels, the Lamborghini Aventador Pirelli Edition is both a rare and stunning Aventador and a beautiful collaboration between two legendary Italian brands in the automotive industry. MSRP: $504,635HP: 690 horsepowerTORQUE: 509 lb/ft0-60: 2.9 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.5 seconds @ 137 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: 100 Aventador Miura Homage In 2016, Lamborghini celebrated one of the most important anniversaries of its existence, that of the Miura. Lamborghini’s and the world’s first mid-engined supercar, the Miura helped Lamborghini hit the ground running when it came to achieving permanent legend status. 50 years later, the Aventador carried its legacy with a very rare and very special edition that prominently featured a two-tone paint job that matched the one on the original car. MSRP: N/AHP: 690 horsepowerTORQUE: 509 lb/ft0-60: 2.9 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.5 seconds @ 137 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: 50 Lamborghini Aventador Miura Homage Special Edition Revealed Aventador SVJ 63/SVJ 63 Roadster 1963 was the year that Lamborghini was founded, and 55 years after its establishment, the Aventador once again had the role of celebrating the important anniversary. This time, the incredible Aventador SVJ, as well as the SVJ Roadster, was given a new look that prominently featured the number 63 to represent the all-important year, and in the same vein, only 63 of each body style were made. MSRP: N/AHP: 759 horsepowerTORQUE: 531 lb/ft0-60: 2.8 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.3 seconds @ 136 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: 63 of each Aventador SVJ Roadster Xago Edition Only ten of these incredible SVJ Roadsters were built, and it was done to celebrate Lamborghini’s virtual Ad Personam studio, which allows clients to personalize their Lamborghini from anywhere in the world. The hexagon, an important Lamborghini motif, is very prevalent in this car, and the fading hexagon patterns in the exterior took 120 hours to complete, with 80 hours needed to create the stunning interior. MSRP: N/AHP: 759 horsepowerTORQUE: 531 lb/ft0-60: 2.8 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.3 seconds @ 136 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: 10 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster Xago Edition For Sale Lamborghinis Built on the Aventador Veneno Introduced in 2013 to celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary, the Veneno is one of Lamborghini’s most expensive, rare, and extreme models. With a focus on racing and unparalleled speed, the Veneno features a dramatic look with plenty of bold details that improve aerodynamics and downforce, along with a smooth underbody for optimized airflow. Only 4 Veneno coupes were made, with 9 roadsters accompanying that had identical performance. Those who were lucky enough to get one of the roadsters were able to fully customize it to their specifications, while the coupes were all finished primarily in Grigio Metalluro. MSRP: $4 millionHP: 740 horsepowerTORQUE: 509 lb/ft0-60: 2.9 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.3 seconds @ 137 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: 4 coupes, 9 roadsters Lamborghini Veneno Features And Specs Centenario In 2017, Lamborghini was hard at work creating the technology that would be featured both in the Lamborghinis we see today, and those that are still to come. The Centenario was a rare display of the innovations that Lamborghini was able to come with, as well as a beautiful, unique car that was sold by invitation to specific Lamborghini clients. Featuring wheels that used carbon fiber, rear-wheel steering, as well as a new infotainment system, those who were able to get their hands on one of 40 Centenarios made experienced the Lamborghini of the future years before it would come about. MSRP: $1.9 millionHP: 759 horsepowerTORQUE: 509 lb/ft0-60: 2.7 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.8 seconds @ 139 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: 20 coupes 20 roadsters Lamborghini Centenario Price, Specs & Photos SC18 Alston An Aventador-based, racing-focused one-off Lamborghini, there’s very little chance that anyone will be able to get their hands on this car besides the person it was made for in the foreseeable future. It was Lamborghini’s first one-off car, and while it’s road legal, it serves as a show of force for Lamborghini once it gets on the track. With the Aventador SVJ’s power and highly improved aerodynamics and dynamism thanks to Lamborghini’s Squadra Corse division, the SC18 Alston is just as formidable and capable as it is rare, expensive, unique, and desirable. MSRP: $5 millionHP: 759 horsepowerTORQUE: 531 lb/ft0-60: 2.8 seconds1/4 MILE: N/APRODUCTION NUMBER: 1 Sian FKP 37 The Lamborghini Aventador served as the basis for plenty of firsts for Lamborghini, and in the case of the Sian FKP 37, that was Lamborghini’s first hybrid car. “Sián,” meaning “a flash of lightning” in Bolognese, is an homage to the fact that it’s Lamborghini’s first hybrid, and it uses that hybrid powertrain to achieve over 800 total horsepower, and get to an electronically limited 220 mph. “FKP 37” stands for Ferdinand Karl Piëch, born in 1937, the late chairman of Lamborghini’s parent Volkswagen Group. It’s an incredibly rare and beautiful car that for its owners is an amazing piece in their collections, and for the rest of us is an exciting vision of Lamborghini’s future. MSRP: $3.8 millionHP: 808 horsepowerTORQUE: 531 lb/ft0-60: 2.8 seconds1/4 MILE: 10.2 seconds @ 140 mphPRODUCTION NUMBER: 63 coupes, 19 roadsters 1-Of-63 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 Delivered To Lamborghini Miami Essenza SCV12 The final naturally aspirated, purely V12-powered car from Lamborghini simply had to be one that stirred up a bit of fanfare, and there’s no better place to do that than on the track. The Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 had the responsibility of being that last pure V12 Lamborghini, and it’s a track-only masterpiece that features the most powerful naturally aspirated V12 Lamborghini ever made with 820 horsepower. As a matter of fact, the owners of the Essenza don’t even have the car in their own garage. It’s kept and maintained by Lamborghini in order to be ready for its time at racing circuits around the world, and it is even planned to be part of a one-make racing series. MSRP: $2.5 millionHP: 819 horsepowerTORQUE: 516 lb/ft0-60: 2.8 seconds1/4 MILE: N/APRODUCTION NUMBER: 40 First Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 Delivered In The US SC20 Like the Aventador J before it, the Lamborghini SC20 is a racing-focused barchetta, with no windshield, no windows, and all performance. Based on the Aventador SVJ, it is even more ferociously track-ready while still being road legal, and while it’s made to be a dream car for just about anybody, it’s sole customer worked with Lamborghini’s Centro Stile and Squadra Corse departments to have the car specially designed and created from the ground up to meet their needs. MSRP: $7 millionHP: 759 horsepowerTORQUE: 531 lb/ft0-60: N/A1/4 MILE: N/APRODUCTION NUMBER: 1 Countach LPI 800-4 The Countach is undoubtedly one of the most important models in Lamborghini’s history. It has made Lamborghini a global household name for the iconic angular styling, scissor doors, and brash Italian supercar personality, and Lamborghini paid homage to that with a new Aventador-based modern take on the Countach. Featuring its geometric, 80’s-inspired design, and its dramatic side vents, it’s an ode to the legacy that the Countach created, and an inspiring look at Lamborghini’s future with a hybrid powertrain that previews Lamborghini’s journey towards electrification. MSRP: $2.6 millionHP: 814 horsepowerTORQUE: 542 lb/ft0-60: 2.8 seconds1/4 MILE: N/APRODUCTION NUMBER: 112 Lamborghini Countach Price, Specs, Photos & Review View All Aventadors For Sale

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 02, 2022

Lamborghini Gets the Aventador Ultimae On The Road

Lamborghini’s traditional V12 powertrain is going but it won’t go quietly. The Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae is the brand’s grand and loving way to say goodbye to the traditional naturally aspirated V12 engine that it was known for having in its cars for decades. As the future makes the environment more of a priority, the V12 engine has less of a place in it. However, that doesn’t make Lamborghini or its fans love it any less, and the Aventador Ultimae is a bittersweet ode to the very thing that served as a backbone for so much of Lamborghini history. MUST READ: The Story of a Man and His Dream Car, the Lamborghini Countach The Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae is limited to 350 coupes and 250 Ultimae Roadsters, and all of them have been sold. The final coupe was auctioned for $1.6 million, and it came along with an NFT created in collaboration with Steve Aoki and artist Krista Kim. With its legendary V12 engine, and its combination of the best attributes of both the SVJ and S models of the Lamborghini Aventador, it was bound to be a breathtaking car, and now that we see it on the road, that’s definitely confirmed. View All Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae For Sale Source: Lamborghini

By Tyler Rampersaud – December 14, 2021

Lamborghini Aventador S Hits 200 mph On The Autobahn

To those of us in the United States, the dream of the Autobahn is mythical. The idea of being at the wheel of an incredible car on a road without a speed limit seems like something that could never be real, and through the magic of YouTube, we find out that it indeed is real, just not for us. In this video from AutoTopNL, we get to have a look at what driving a Lamborghini Aventador S at over 200 miles per hour on the Autobahn is like. When it comes to speed, for decades of automotive history, 200 has been the magic number. Even today, cars that are capable of such speeds are members of an exclusive club of supercars, hypercars, and otherwise painstakingly engineered machines. The Aventador S is one of these, with a 6.5 liter, naturally aspirated V12 engine giving the car 740 horsepower, and an all-wheel-drive system that gets the car to 60 miles per hour in less than three seconds, towards a top speed of 217 miles per hour. MUST READ: The Best Lamborghinis You Can Buy Today Here in the States, we are seriously jealous of the experience of pushing an incredible car to its limits, and until we get an Autobahn of our own, we’ll have to settle for driving at less thrilling speeds. No matter what speed it’s being driven at, a Lamborghini Aventador S is a once-in-a-lifetime car to drive, and if this video makes you want to get behind the wheel of one, check out the Aventadors for sale on the duPont REGISTRY by clicking below. Lamborghini Aventador S For Sale

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 29, 2021

Prestige Imports CEO Brett David's Lamborghini Aventador ...

The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is the perfect new beach cruiser. The traditional idea of a supercar is seen as an occasional toy to take out and enjoy on the weekends, but not for the CEO of Prestige Imports Brett David. In a recent Instagram post, Brett and founder of Stampd Chris Stamp are captured in an aerial photo, securing a Hadenshapes surfboard to the roof of a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster. The Italian supercar is more known on track than at the beach, but its 770-horsepower 6.5L V12 is sure to get you out on the waves in no time. MUST-READ: Ducati Diavel 1260 Lamborghini Edition Lands at Lamborghini Miami Alongside the incredible photoshoot, the post also gives insight into a new upcoming collaboration with Lamborghini Miami x Stampd x Daniel Arsham. Using the best individuals from their respected industries, this collaboration will be highly anticipated for automotive and streetwear enthusiasts. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more updated information on the upcoming collaboration between Lamborghini Miami x Stampd x Daniel Arsham. View all of the current inventory at Prestige Imports in Miami, FL by clicking the link below. View All Prestige Imports Inventory https://www.instagram.com/p/CUXjgvvFMd_/

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 22, 2021

Check Out This Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster Finishe...

A highly-exclusive Lamborghini example finished in a one-of-a-kind paint scheme. The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ proudly stands at the top of the Italian supercar manufacturer’s product line as the most aggressive and performance-focused chassis. This 2021 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster is proudly offered to the public by the supercar professionals at O’Gara Coach of San Diego. The exterior of the Aventador SVJ is finished in an extremely rare Verde Ermes paint code, which changes shades depending on where the light hits the metallic flake. Accompanied by an array of black gloss and exposed carbon exterior components, the styling is perfectly balanced to highlight every angle of the vehicle. While the exterior boasts a head-turning paint scheme unlike any other, the scissor doors open up to a more modest interior layout. The sport-style seats, dash, and the center console is layered in black Alcantara with gold contrast stitching to match the ‘SVJ’ logo presented on the rear quarter panels. The Lamborghini Aventador features a 6.5L naturally-aspirated V12 that makes an astonishing 759-horsepower, which is managed through a single-clutch 7-speed automatic transmission. This 2021 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster is currently for sale through O’Gara Coach of San Diego with 1,014 miles for $899,995. Click the link below to view the listing on duPont REGISTRY. View Listing

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 30, 2021

Watch A 715-HP Lamborghini Aventador Take On Hoonigan's 5...

Two completely different performance cars competing for bragging rights on Hoonigan's 'This VS That'. The team over at Hoonigan is known for putting some of the world’s most powerful and modified cars to the test in head-to-head battles. In the YouTube series ‘This vs. That’, owners come together to the Hoonigan drag strip to find out who’s car is the fastest. The newest episode posted to the Hoonigan channel highlights a modified 2014 Lamborghini Aventador and a full bolt-on Audi RS3 sedan. While the Lamborghini seems to be the popular choice with its 6.5L V12 upgraded to 715-horsepower with a full exhaust system, the Audi should not be ruled out too fast. The Hoonigan Audi RS3 features a lengthy modification list to push its output to 565-horsepower, which is also the car giveaway for the brand's newest promotion. The all-wheel-drive systems featured in both performance cars leave the race down to the launch, to which each owner is able to grip and go. Find out which car comes out on top of Hoonigan’s newest ‘This vs. That’ special by clicking the video link above. Must Read: Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster Price & Specs

By Edward Jones – August 12, 2021

New Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster Korean Special Serie...

Two special cars designed for Korean supercar fans. Lamborghini Seoul has just unveiled the new Aventador S Roadster Korean Special Series which consists of two examples. Centro Stile, Lamborghini's design center, was behind the creation of these limited edition Aventadors and their expertise truly shows. The exterior colors are the primary two colors of Korean: Green Ocno and Blue Emera. Lamborghini notes that the Green Ocno paint symbolizes "warm Korean sentiment" and Blue Emera symbolizes "intelligence and wisdom. The interior for both models is Bianco Leda, which contrasts wonderfully against the exterior tones. Intricate designs can be found across the exterior and interior of this special edition Lamborghini, and all of it was done with meaning. For the exterior, patterns of traditional Korean windows can be found while two trigrams of the Korean flag are found in the engine room. 2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster MSRP While you won't be able to get your hands on these special editions in the United States, check out the Lamborghinis you can buy by clicking the button below. See Lamborghinis For Sale Source: Lamborghini

By Edward Jones – July 09, 2021

Learn All About the New Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae fro...

A deep-dive into the ultimate Aventador. It's sad to say it, but the inevitable is here and Lamborghini has announced the final Aventador, the Aventador Ultimae. Additionally, the new Aventador will be the last pure V12-powered model that Lamborghini will produce. Because of these reasons, and its immense power of 780 horsepower, it will certainly be a hot item upon release as well as in the future. If you'd like to learn all about the new Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae, the automaker has uploaded a video to YouTube that has their CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, explaining what makes this supercar so special. Click play up above to learn it all. See All Lamborghinis For Sale

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