The Aventador follows Lamborghini tradition by being a mid-engined supercar with a screaming V12 powerplant. But it’s a true break with established practice in many ways – it’s based on a carbonfibre tub, uses an all-new 6498cc, 60-degree V12 and has a paddle-shift 7-speed ISR gearbox and Haldex four wheel drive
This is the first truly modern Lamborghini of the Audi-ownership era. Based on principles set out in the all-carbon Sesto Elemento concept car, the Aventador LP 700-4 is strikingly styled, viciously fast and ruthlessly modern