Lamborghini Aventador
Unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor show, the Aventador is to
be the successor to the Murcielago and the new flag ship for the Lamborghini
brand. The Aventador takes Lamborghini into the future while taking super
sports car making to the very limit.
It has the power and essence of a bronco, after all it is
named after a most courageous bull that entered the bull fights in 1993 and
went on to claim an award for its bravery. Just like the original Aventador,
the sports car counterpart aims to do exactly the same.
Like all high end car manufacturers, Lamborghini enters the
future with the use of light weight carbon fibre technology and the development
of monocoque for its new sports cars. The bull like Aventador ironically has a
very light weight of 1.5 tons. That is light for a car of its power. The unibody
monocoque is one complete structure with a tub and roof which house the
passenger. This increases precision driving along with ensuring safety of the
driver and his passenger. The entire monocoque weighs in at nearly 150 kg. The
weight bearing monocoque is a single unit. This means that monocoque acts a
roll cage to ensure driver safety. Further the chassis uses a double wishbone
suspension and ceramic brakes to add to the designs uniqueness.
The Aventador portrays the brands design philosophy inspired
by aeronautics which is to have a care with maximum possible functionality and
razor sharp edges and bold lines that combine to make a very precise and bold
design, kind of like the origins of its name. the scissor doors further add to
the wildness in the Aventador. In the first glance you realize that this is a
Lamborghini because of the finesse in its design the boldness in its lines and
edges and the balance of jaw dropping beauty and rogue aggression. The design
emphasizes the mastery of Lamborghini in the field of carbon fibre technology.
This design is the creation of the Centro stile at Lamborghini who have kept
their commitment to the brands design philosophy.
The Aventador is an extremely powerful car. The Aventador
uses the new 700 PS (510 kW), 690 bhp 6.5 litre V-12 engine internally known as
L539. Maximum torque is 690 Nm and max rpm is 8250. The new engine is the
fourth in house engine made by Lamborghini. It is very light, only 235 kg. The
R&D department at Lamborghini developed this engine for maximum possible
performance. The transmission made for the Aventador is a perfect companion to
its V-12 engine. It’s the Independent Shifting Rods transmission (ISR). This
innovative transmission is lighter than conventional dual clutch transmissions
and smaller in size, key factors for light weight sports cars. These specs make
the car get up to a top speed of 349 kmph and it can achieve a 0-62 miles in
2.9 seconds. The braking is tuned so that the Aventador can stop from 60 mph to
a complete halt in about a 100 ft.
High performance isn’t
only what is in the engine but also the shape of the body itself. The Aventador
uses a unique method to control its aerodynamics: air flow over the car. The
rear spoiler is deployable. It lies flat in rest. It turns to 4 degrees at high
speeds for greater speeds to be achieved with minimum drag. While at 11 degrees
it provides greater down force for the car so that it may remain stable. The
aerodynamic elements have all been integrated into the monocoque shell from
front to rear.
Technical
Specifications
- Engine type: V12, 60°, MPI
- Transmission: 4WD with Haldex generation IV
- Gearbox: 7 speed ISR, shifting characteristic depending on drive select mode
- Clutch: Dry Double plate clutch, Ø 235 mm
- Brakes: Dual hydraulic circuit brake system with vacuum brake booster; front and rear CCB, 6-cylnder brake calipers, 4-cylinder brake calipers Ø 400x 38 mm – Ø 380 x 38 mm
- Suspension: Front and rear horizontal monotube damper with push-rod system
- Tires: Pirelli 255/35 ZR19(front); Pirelli 335/30 ZR20(rear)
- Dimensions
- Overall Length: 4,780 mm (188.19 in)
- Overall Width: 2,030 mm (79.92 in)
- Overall Height: 1,136 mm (44.72 in)
- Wheelbase: 2,700 mm (106.30 in)
- Front track: 1,720 mm (67.72 in)
- Rear track: 1,700 mm (66.93 in)
- Curb Weight: 1,575 kg (3,472 lb)
- Fuel Capacity: 90 l (23.8 gal.)
- Turning Radius: 12.5 m (41.0 ft)
- Performance
- Maximum power: 700 HP (515 kW) @ 8,250 RPM
- Maximum torque: 690 Nm (507 lb-ft) @ 5,500 RPM
- Displacement: 6,498 cm³ (396.5 cu.in.)
- Top speed: 350 km/h (217 mph)
- 0-62 miles: 2.9s
- ¼ miles: 350 km/h (217 mph)
- Braking 60-0: 100 ft
