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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

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 Jordan Aquistapace – May 26, 2022

Automobili Lamborghini Participates in The 2022 Motor Val...

Lamborghini brings out some heavy hitters for the renowned event. After unveiling new vehicles and plans for future endeavors, manufacturers like Automobili Lamborghini are happy to focus efforts on celebrating success and the art of innovation in the automotive industry. Lamborghini is proud to showcase its best examples at the 2022 Motor Valley Fest, an open-air festival of Emilia-Romagna’s Motor Valley featuring conferences, shows, exhibitions, and activities designed for two and four-wheel enthusiasts. MUST-WATCH: 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae Review: Is This The Ultimate Aventador? As part of the monumental event, Chairman and CEO of Lamborghini Stephan Winklemann is one of the key panelists that participated in a round table discussion on the challenges and opportunities of the high-performance driving industry. Alongside Stephan Winklemann, Lamborghini CFO & Marketing Director Paolo Poma and Chief Human Capital Officer Umberto Tossini spoke about the brand’s finance and future talents. On scene at the 3-day event is Lamborghini’s Aventador Ultimae, Urus, Huracán STO, and Terzo Millennio concept. Lamborghini’s participation in this year’s 2022 Motor Valley Fest proves its mark on the automotive scene as an industry leader. View all of the current Lamborghini examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle news and supercar releases. View All Lamborghini For Sale Source: Automobili Lamborghini

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 18, 2022

Lamborghini Celebrates 60-Years of Its V12, Starting with...

The engine platform that captivated the ears and hearts of millions. Automobili Lamborghini is famous for creating some of the world’s most iconic supercars, using a massive naturally-aspirated 12-cylinder engine as its DNA and heartbeat. The tradition of incorporating V12 engine platforms begins long before the Murcielago and Aventador SVJ, back in the early years when the brand was making its transition from operating as a tractor manufacturer. Almost 60-years later, Automobili Lamborghini is proud to celebrate the era of its V12 by reminiscing on its history and involvement in Italian supercar development. The first-ever Lamborghini to leave the Sant’Agata Bolognese factory in 1964 was the 350 GT, an early front-engine model delivered to Livorno-native jazz drummer Giampiero Giusti. The same car, now the oldest production Lamborghini in existence, perfectly restored and certified by Polo Storico, won Best in Show at the Lamborghini & Design competition held in Trieste and organized in 2019 by Lamborghini Polo Storico. MUST-READ: See What Happens When Every Lamborghini Aventador Comes Together To Race As time went on, so did the V12, which made its appearance in the Lamborghini 400 GT that came just shortly after. The 400 GT achieves its level of popularity from renowned individuals like bassist Paul McCartney from The Beatles, who owned a red 1968 400 GT chassis #1141 for more than ten years. With a successful brand launch, Lamborghini quickly saw traction with a cinematic star role in the 1967 Columbia Pictures film ‘Kill Me Quick’. Since its debut in 1964, Lamborghini’s V12 engine became a benchmark for other notorious models like the Miura, Countach, Diablo, and many more. As a mark to its last pure aspirated V12 from the House of Sant’Agata, Lamborghini celebrates the special occasion with the latest Aventador Ultimae. View all of the current Lamborghini models for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle releases and Automobili Lamborghini news. View All Lamborghini For Sale Source: Automobili Lamborghini

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 17, 2022

See What Happens When Every Lamborghini Aventador Comes T...

If any farewell deserves fanfare, it’s that of the Aventador. All good things come to an end, and when it’s time to say goodbye, especially to a car that the world has loved for more than a decade, it’s only right that it goes out with a bang. The Lamborghini Aventador has been the brand’s flagship model since 2011, and in that time it has built on Lamborghini’s legacy and become one of its most adored models ever made. Its naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine and all-wheel drive come together to make a supercar that’s elegant, fast, dynamic, and truly worthy of the Lamborghini name. MUST READ: Lamborghini Opens A New Dealership In Monaco With Its Rarest Cars On Display The Aventador went through plenty of generations and editions throughout its life, from the original Aventador to the SV, to the S, SVJ, and finally the Ultimae. In an amazing display, Carwow brought every Aventador together for a drag race. Besides a chorus of incredible V12 engines, except for the Ultimae due to it being a factory-fresh car that is only one of 350 ever made, the cars all put down the incredible performance that the Aventador and all Lamborghinis are known for. Even the original Aventador, although it placed last, kept amazing pace with its faster and newer peers. The standing quarter-mile race was a three-way tie between the S, SV, and SVJ, while the rolling half-mile race was dominated by the SVJ due to its gearbox. With sub-11-second quarter-mile times and an unmistakable V12 engine note, the Lamborghini Aventador is still one of the world’s greatest performance cars, even as it’s bowing out. View All Aventadors For Sale Source: YouTube/Carwow

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 17, 2022

Lamborghini Opens A New Dealership In Monaco With Its Rar...

A brand new Lamborghini dealership graces one of the world’s greatest luxury automotive capitals. Everyone knows the extraordinary car culture of Monaco. Home of one of the most revered street circuits in racing, and of one of the greatest concentrations of rare, exclusive, expensive, and otherwise incredible supercars the world has to offer. Monaco offers a lifestyle for the automotive enthusiast like no other place in the world, which makes it the perfect place for a Lamborghini dealership where you can view, customize, celebrate and own some of the most iconic supercars in the world. MUST READ: Lamborghini is Building a New LMDh Hypercar Race Car Lamborghini’s new Monaco dealership opened with a celebration that was attended by over 120 invited guests. Located at 24 Avenue de Fontvieille, the grand opening received a dose of Monégasque exclusivity with some stunning exclusive Lamborghinis on display. The Countach LPI 800-4, the Sián FKP 37, and the one-of-20 Reventón Roadster were all situated outside of the new dealership for the grand opening, and inside guests got to have a look at Lamborghini’s latest V10-powered supercar, the Huracan Tecnica. If you thought the car scene of Monaco couldn’t get more exciting, Lamborghini just proved you wrong. View All Lamborghinis For Sale Source: Lamborghini

By Edward Jones – May 17, 2022

Lamborghini is Building a New LMDh Hypercar Race Car

A new breed of Lamborghini race cars is coming very soon. Lamborghini has just announced that they are currently developing their very first LMDh prototype race car. For those unaware, LMDh stands for "Le Mans Daytona hybrid," and the new Lamborghini will be ready for the hypercar class in the 2024 season of the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship (GTP class). In charge of this new foray into the LMDh class race car is none other than Squadra Corse who has recently shown off their abilities with the Essenza SCV12. Unlike the Essenza SCV12, however, this new race car will be powered by a hybrid powertrain. This makes perfect sense for Lamborghini as they have set a deadline for the end of 2024 as to when their entire lineup will be hybridized. “This step up into the highest echelon of sports car racing marks an important milestone for our company,” stated Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini Chairman and CEO. “We will be measuring ourselves against the very best, on the most demanding proving grounds. On one hand, this will give our successful motorsports program even more visibility, but it will also allow us to test future technologies: our LMDh prototypes will become our most sophisticated open laboratory on four wheels.” With the addition of the LMDh series, Lamborghini Squadra Corse will also have their hands full with their Super Trofeo and GT3. It's nice to see Lamborghini diving deeper into the motorsport world as nothing beats a raging bull on the track. See All Lamborghinis For Sale Source: Lamborghini

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 11, 2022

Lamborghini Reflects On Recent Success And Hints At More ...

Lamborghini celebrates great success, but there’s still much more to come. With the best first quarter the brand has ever had only weeks behind it, Lamborghini reflects on just what made Q1 2022 such a wildly successful quarter for the brand, and looks forward to building on that same success and making Lamborghini the greatest it has ever been. Operating profit for Lamborghini increased by an incredible 25 percent compared to Q1 2021, with turnover up by over 13 percent. This increase comes with a nearly 5-percent increase in vehicle deliveries in the quarter and strategically favorable currency exchange rates throughout the quarter. MUST-READ: Lamborghini Opens Second Swedish Dealership In Stockholm Lamborghini also earned important distinctions, like earning a Top Employer award, as well as the Green Star Award for its efforts in sustainability. The brand also recognizes the importance of staying on top of the most current and futuristic innovations, diving straight into the world of NFTs. Other achievements earned throughout the quarter included the sale of the 20,000th Lamborghini Huracan and the reveal of the Huracan Tecnica. Lamborghini says that in the coming months, a new Huracan model will be revealed, along with two new Urus models. View All Lamborghinis For Sale Source: Lamborghini

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 10, 2022

Lamborghini Opens Second Swedish Dealership In Stockholm

Lamborghini’s second Swedish dealership brings the brand to Stockholm. Joining a dealership in Malmö, Lamborghini has now officially opened a new showroom in Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden. This marks an important expansion for the brand in the Scandinavian region, with the opening event attracting over 100 invited clients and VIPs, and excitement building among Sweden’s Lamborghini customers and fans for the new Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica, as well as the Urus Super SUV. With dedicated areas for Ad Personam customization, aftersales, and service, the Stockholm Lamborghini dealership promises to be a one-stop-shop for the Lamborghini owner and enthusiast. MUST READ: 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae Review: Is This The Ultimate Aventador? Not only does the dealership cater to current Lamborghini owners, but it also serves as a place for inspiration and an incredible experience for future and aspiring Lamborghini clients. Those who are interested in purchasing a Lamborghini or those who simply appreciate the brand are invited to see what Lamborghini’s Stockholm location has to offer. The dealership marks the 74th Lamborghini location in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), and the 179th Lamborghini dealership in the world. View All Lamborghinis For Sale Source: Lamborghini

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 04, 2022

Lamborghini's The Real Race Esports Competition's Season ...

The third season of Lamborghini’s virtual competition is very real. The Real Race is Lamborghini’s Esports competition, and it's returning for a third season, but with Lamborghini’s evolution into the Esports field, The Real Race is going to be more serious now than it ever has been before. Hosted in the Assetto Corsa Competizione game, racers will compete with a virtual Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo EVO2, with the competition season starting as soon as May 7 with qualifiers, until October 16 when the finale will occur. MUST READ: The New Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 Is An STO For The Track With Assetto Corsa being developed in collaboration with car manufacturers, and being the software of choice for professional racers in the real world to prepare and train, the name of this competition comes from it being quite the serious and genuine replication of physical racing, and the stakes of the competition are similar. The winner gets the incredible opportunity to become an official member of the recently launched Lamborghini Esports team, which is currently comprised of three drivers: Jordan Sherratt, Gianfranco Giglioli, and Giorgio Simmonini. Starting with qualifiers, the top 20 drivers from each qualifier and the winner will all advance to the group stage. Six days of Group Stage racing will determine through a point system the top 15 drivers who will advance to the finale. The Last Chance race will give one driver from each competing region the chance to enter the finale, and the top 16 will enter a finale where the winner will be determined. Qualifiers start May 7, and from then, the season will only get more intense. View All Lamborghinis For Sale Source: Lamborghini

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 03, 2022

The New Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 Is An STO For The Track

Tracks around the world have a big storm coming, and Lamborghini is its harbinger. Lamborghini makes cars that are quite intimidating, whether it's to look at, to drive, or to witness, a Lamborghini commands attention on the road. On the track, however, it’s an entirely different story, and the new Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 is the newest chapter in it. Based on the Huracan STO, the GT3 EVO2 is the new track-only, rear-wheel drive, FIA-compliant racing Huracan with an incredible 640 horsepower coming from its naturally aspirated V10 engine. MUST READ: Lamborghini Gets the Aventador Ultimae On The Road The car, serving as a successor to the Huracan GT3 EVO, features an all-new aerodynamics kit and intake system. Swapping side intakes for a snorkel allows for the airflow to go directly to the engine so that it can respond more immediately to the driver. First featured in the Essenza SCV12, the throttle bodies feature electronic actuation and titanium valves. The aerodynamics don’t miss a beat, either, with even the carbon-fiber floor of the car increasing downforce compared to the GT3 EVO predecessor. Along with the updated braking system and Pirelli PZero tires, the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 is more than ready to race. Speaking of which, customer deliveries are set to begin in the second half of this year, and the car is going to make a track debut at the 2023 Daytona 24 Hours. Source: Lamborghini

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