2014 Lamborghini Aventador Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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With its horde of sharp angles taking unexpected turns and creating mesmerizing shapes, the 2014 Lamborghini Aventador looks like a piece of cubist art come to life. And when the Italian supercar rockets from 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds, you'll feel plenty alive yourself.
The Aventador's extreme looks will attract plenty of attention, and if you want to include your face in that attention grab, the Aventador comes in a top-off Roadster version as well as the hardtop coupe. There's also a 50th anniversary model for this year—the Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario—which bumps the horsepower up to 710 (720 in metric measurement, hence the name) and includes a distinctive aerodynamic kit and unique wheels, badges and color options.
The immodest exterior is matched by a hulking 6.5-liter V12 engine that's mounted behind the cabin and churns out 691 hp and 509 lb-ft of torque. That beast is mated to Lamborghini's Independent Shifting Rod transmission, a 7-speed gearbox that boasts shift times of 50 milliseconds and can be manually operated by paddle shifters mounted on the steering column or left to automatic computer control. The Aventador has three drive modes—Strada (street), Sport and Corsa (track)—and a Haldex all-wheel-drive system distributes power to all four corners.
The Aventador is too heavy (4,200 pounds) to feel agile, but it hugs the road with precise steering, superb balance and a pushrod suspension that's modeled after Formula 1 racing technology. Add in the absurd acceleration, the hair-raising top speed of 217 mph and the hedonistic growl coming off the V12, and you have the kind of driving experience one would hope for in a $400,000 vehicle.
To help you control all the juice, the Aventador comes with an electronically controlled rear spoiler, automatic traction control, electronic stability control, a hill-hold function, an electronically controlled side air-intake system, servotronic steering, electronic brakeforce distribution and anti-lock 400x38mm 6-piston carbon ceramic front brakes and anti-lock 380x38mm carbon ceramic rear brakes.
The cubist feel continues when you open the Aventador's dihedral doors and enter the cabin, which is composed of more dramatic shapes and angles. The seats, steering wheel and pedals all combine for an ergonomic fit. Standard features include navigation, Bluetooth, a multimedia system with a 7-inch display screen, iPod and USB interface, keyless ignition with push-button start, TFT displays, automatic air conditioning, rain sensors and heated mirrors.
If you want a vehicle that's pin-up worthy and delivers copious power, and the Aventador fits your style and price range, there's probably little that will dissuade you from purchasing the hypercar. But it does have some drawbacks.
The Roadster becomes a convertible only through manual roof operation. It's not especially difficult to remove the two 13-pound roof panels, but it seems a car like this shouldn't require any manual labor. Plus, precise instructions must be followed to fit the panels into the luggage compartment, and there's no room for any actual luggage once they're in there.
On the performance side, the ISR transmission may provide incredibly fast shifting times, but it can be a touch clunky, especially when compared to some of the dual-clutch transmissions used by its competitors. And the suspension may help the Aventador stay planted through high-speed turns, but it can feel rough at cruising speeds on imperfect roads.
Finally, the Aventador does come with a supercapacitor-based start-stop system that shuts down the engine at red lights or in stop-and-go traffic, as well as a cylinder deactivation system that turns the V12 into a V6 during light-throttle situations. But despite these efficiency measures, the Aventador gets 10 mpg city/16 highway.
Then again, anyone worried about cargo space, genteel handling or mileage numbers isn't buying a Lamborghini in the first place.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brake width: 1.5 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 2.86 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brake width: 1.5 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 2.86 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Roof
Convertible roof: targa roof
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brake width: 1.5 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 2.86 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brake width: 1.5 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 2.86 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Roof
Convertible roof: targa roof
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent