Even if the displacement is the Same, this is not the Murcielago engine. (Read our in-depth look at the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4engine here.) Surprisingly, Lambo's new engine is not direct injected. Pulling the paddle on the right shifts the car into first. The single-clutch, seven-speed automated Graziano gearbox is lighter and more compact than a dual-clutch unit, the which helped Lamborghini meet its 3472-pound (dry) weight target for the Aventador. With all fluids aboard, the Aventador Should come in somewhere Between 3700 and 3800 pounds, A Few Hundred pounds lighter Than the Murcielago. Like many modern sports cars, the Aventador's top gear exists to maximize fuel economy During high-speed cruising, the car Actually reaches its 217-mph top speed in sixth.The Lamborghini Aventador LP700 makes a powerful low-frequency Roar at lower engine speeds, the which Becomes a Thunderstorm over 3500 rpm. The higher the speed, the more torque the car apportions to the Haldex clutch at the front wheels. Damping and steering response cans be sharpened with the (Audi-esque) "Drive Select" button on the center console, the which offers three choices: Strada, Sport, and Corsa-Road, Sport (surprise!), and Track. The car delivers up to 60 percent of the engine's torque to the front end, a transition the driver will of note is accompanied by the sensation of the front end getting lighter and a loss of steering feel.
According to Lamborghini, the all-new 691-horsepower supercar Aventador LP 700-4 cans blast from 0 to 62 mph in a scant 2.9 seconds. Wow is right.All that said, Pls waxing lyrical about his brand's latest achievement, Lamborghini president and CEO Stephan Winklemann Is not as enamored with the Aventador's Dynamite acceleration, or stratospheric top speed, or single-family-home price tag as he is with the supercar's handling .
Curb weight at 3.472 pounds is about 200 pounds Less than the Murcielago thanks to a new carbon-fiber chassis. Top speed is given by the factory as 217 mph. Beyond the spec-sheet surreal numbers, the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700 Also features sensational bodywork. Options include a transparent engine cover, different colored brake calipers, black gloss wheels, front / rear park assist, powered and heated seats, an upgraded audio system, and different interior color schemes. Check back later for a full report on the 2012 Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador with additional driving impressions, equipment information and buying advice.
