Lamborghini Aventador | Top Gear | BBC

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17 Dec 201107:39

Summary

TLDRThe script reviews Lamborghini's Aventador, a £248,000 V12 flagship with an emphasis on handling over top speed. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, reaching 217 mph. The Aventador features a 6.5-liter engine producing 700 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a quick-shifting gearbox. Despite its high-tech upgrades, including push-rod suspension and carbon fiber chassis, the reviewer misses the traditional 'Lambo fear factor', noting it's now as manageable as a luxury sedan.

Takeaways

  • 🇮🇹 Italian car companies, particularly Lamborghini, are known for taking their time with their flagship models.
  • 🚗 The Aventador is Lamborghini's new V12 flagship, costing £248,000 and designed to resemble a stealth fighter jet.
  • 🔑 The Aventador features a starter button inspired by Top Gun, emphasizing its high-performance nature.
  • 🔄 Lamborghini has changed its priority from top speed and acceleration to handling for the Aventador.
  • ⏱️ The Aventador can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, showing that acceleration remains a key feature.
  • 🏎️ It has a top speed of 217 miles per hour, which is faster than its predecessor, the Murcielago.
  • 🏭 Despite industry trends towards smaller engines, Lamborghini insists on a V12 for the Aventador, a signature feature of the brand.
  • 🐎 The Aventador produces 691 horsepower (rounded to 700 in 'Top Gear' terms), distributed to all four wheels.
  • 🔧 The car features a unique flappy paddle gearbox that can shift in less than 50 milliseconds.
  • 🔧 The Aventador also includes high-tech features like strada and corsa modes, with the latter offering a more aggressive driving experience.
  • 🏁 The car's handling is significantly improved with features like push-rod suspension, making it a serious player in the supercar market.
  • 🛠️ The Aventador is more refined and user-friendly than previous Lamborghini models, with functional air-conditioning and a less intimidating driving experience.

Q & A

  • What is the name of Lamborghini's new flagship car mentioned in the script?

    -The new flagship car is called the Aventador.

  • How much does the Lamborghini Aventador cost?

    -The Lamborghini Aventador costs £248,000.

  • What is unique about the starter button of the Aventador?

    -The starter button of the Aventador is straight out of Top Gun, suggesting a similarity to a fighter jet's controls.

  • What is the new priority order for Lamborghini's new car in terms of performance features?

    -The new priority order for the Lamborghini Aventador is handling, acceleration, and then top speed.

  • What is the 0 to 60 mph acceleration time for the Aventador?

    -The Aventador can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds.

  • What is the top speed of the Aventador?

    -The top speed of the Aventador is 217 miles an hour.

  • What is the significance of the Aventador's 6.5 litre engine?

    -The Aventador's 6.5 litre engine is Lamborghini's first all-new V12 in almost 50 years and is a signature feature of the car.

  • How does the Aventador's horsepower compare to other cars in its class?

    -The Aventador has 691 horsepower, which is rounded up to 700 in Top Gear maths, indicating it has a high horsepower compared to others.

  • What unique gearbox design does the Aventador use?

    -The Aventador uses a unique design of flappy paddle gearbox that can change gears in less than 50 milliseconds.

  • What high-tech features does the Aventador have for different driving modes?

    -The Aventador has different driving modes including strada for the road and corsa for the track, which significantly change the car's performance.

  • What kind of suspension system does the Aventador have?

    -The Aventador has push-rod suspension, which is very clever and usually unheard of in a road car, being more common in F1.

  • How does the Aventador compare to older Lamborghini models in terms of drivability and safety?

    -The Aventador is described as easier to drive and safer compared to older Lamborghini models, with a chassis made from carbon fibre, working air-conditioning, and a more manageable performance.

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