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Lamborghini Aventador driven hard in Rain by Autocar UK (LP700-4 road test)
General
Type Aventador LP700-4
Years built 2011 -
Presentation March 2011 Geneva Auto Show
Type of car Two door coupé, two seater berlinetta
Designed by Automobili Lamborghini SpA
Built by Automobili Lamborghini SpA
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2700 mm / 106.11 in
Overall length 4780 mm / 187.85 in
Overall width 2030 mm / 79.78 in
Overall height 1136 mm / 44.64 in
Front track 1720 mm / 67.6 in
Rear track 1700 mm / 66.81 in
Weight 1575 kg / 3473 lbs
Distribution 43/57% front / rear
Chassis
Structure Carbon fiber monocoque with Aluminium front and rear frames
Body Carbon fiber engine bonnet, movable spoiler and side air inlets. Aluminum front bonnet, front fenders doors; SMC rear fender
Suspension Front and rear horizontal monotube damper with push-rod system
ESP ESP/ ABS with different ESP charecteristics managed by drive sel
Brakes Dual hydraulic circuit brake system with vacuum brake Booster; front and rear CCB, 6-cylinder brake callipers, 4-cylinder brake callipers
Front 400x38mm mm / 15.72 in
Rear 380x38mm mm / 14.93 in
Steering type Steering Gear with 3 different servortonic charcteristics managed by drive select mode
Turning circle 12,5 m / 39 ft
Front tyre size 255/35 ZR19
Rear tyre size 335/30 ZR20
Type Pirelli
Front rim size 9 x 19 inch
Rear rim size 12 x 20 inch
Type n.a.
Mirrors External mirror electrically foldable mm
Rear spoiler Moveable -3 positions depending on speed and drive select mode
Airbags Front dual stage driver airbag and front adaptive passenger airbag; seats with side "headthorax" airbags; knee airbags
Engine
Type V-12 60 degree, MPI
Distribution n.a.
Main Bearings 0
Cyl.Capacity 6498 cc / 396 ci
Bore & stroke 95 x 76,4 mm
Valve gear Variable valve timing electronically controlled
Compr. Ratio 11.8:1
Max.power 700 Bhp at 8250 rpm
Max.torque 690 Nm at 5500 rpm
Cooling system Water and oil cooling system in the rear with variable air inlets
Ignition n.a.
Emission contr. Catalytic converters with lambda sensors. Class : EURO 5 - LEV 2
Engine management Lamborghini Iniezione Elettronica (LIE) with Ion current analysis
Plugs n.a.
Electr.system 12 V
Alternator n.a.
Fuel system n.a.
Fuel type n.a.
Fuel cons. n.a.
Lubrication Dry sump
Drivetrain
Type 4WD with Haldex generation IV
Clutch Dry double plate clutch
Disc diameter 235 mm mm / 9.24 in
1st gear ratio 0:1
2nd gear ratio 0:1
3rd gear ratio 0:1
4th gear ratio 0:1
5th gear ratio 0:1
Rev. gear ratio 0:1
Performance
Top speed 350 Km/h / 217 Mph
0 - 100 Km/h 2.90 sec.
Capacities
Fuel 90 Liter / 24 Gallon
Engine oil 13 Liter / 3 Gallon
Cooling system 25 Liter / 7 Gallon
Pricing
European MSRP 255,000 € (2011)
US MSRP USD 379,900
Current value Not yet on the second hand market