27.02.2011 LAMBORGHINI NEW V12 SPORTS CAR OFFERS UP ITS FINAL SECRETS

LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR LP700-4

LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR LP700-4

LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR LP700-4

LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR LP700-4

There will simply be no need for Lamborghini to sweep the covers off its Murciélago-replacing Aventador LP700-4 next week as all the new V12-engined sports car's secrets have been laid bare ahead of its 81st Geneva Motor Show debut with even more leaked photos arriving on the internet which have joined up the visual dots, offering a clear view of the rear end, engine bay and the interior for the first time.

The additional leaked photos continue to unveil the theme of a sports car that adheres closely to Lamborghini's traditional design language, a somewhat conservative design that chooses to evolve the forms of the Murciélago and its limited edition offshoot the Reventón as well as infusing shapes that are associated with its parent company Audi, while dredging into raging Bull history to draw inspiration from historic designs such as the Diablo and, in the rear end, the long-running Countach.

The sharp, angular "stealth fighter" theme of the Reventón coupé and roadster, as well as last-autumn's Paris Motor Show debuting technology showcase sports car concept, the "Sesto Elemento", can be seen in much of the detailing, such as the hexagonal fuel filler cover, while the three-branch LED theme of the Murciélago's tail lights, along with the single, and also hexagonal-shaped, centrally-position exhaust exit has been carried over. The LP700-4's rear diffuser meanwhile has been more subtly integrated into the undertray.

Inside, the Aventador LP700-4 once again draws on the theme of the Murciélago it replaces with a similar style of 'racing' seats and some overall evolution of the cockpit architecture. The need for a four wheel drive system sees the retention of a large central tunnel with very similar packaging to the Murciélago. There also appears to be a CD interchanger in the driver's footwell. Seating fabrics and door panel inserts, which look to be less refined than the car it replaces, will have matching accents.

 


 

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