2022 Lamborghini Aventador Convertible

　　

2022 Lamborghini Aventador Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　In production for over a decade, the Lamborghini Aventador has reached the end of its long and winding road. To celebrate the model's success, the 2022 Aventador comes only in new LP 780-4 Ultimae specification, its sonorous 6.5-liter V12 engine now equipped with titanium intake valves to make the Ultimae the most powerful example of the supercar ever made.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae 2dr Coupe AWD (6.5L 12cyl 7AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$389/mo  for Aventador Ultimae

　　Aventador Ultimae

　　Ultimae 2dr Coupe AWD (6.5L 12cyl 7AM) - $498,258 MSRPUltimae Roadster 2dr Convertible AWD (6.5L 12cyl 7AM) (Most Popular) - $546,847 MSRP

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　Yes, that does sound hyperbolic, given the mere 10-horsepower increase over last year's Aventador SVJ (Super Veloce Jota). But among supercar owners, bragging rights count, and buyers who scoop up examples of the 2022 Aventador from the final run of 350 coupes and 250 convertibles will be able to tell anyone interested enough to listen that their limited-edition car has the most powerful naturally aspirated standard-production V12 in Lamborghini history. That's a claim that will stand the test of time too. The Aventador's replacement will still have a V12, but it will add plug-in hybrid electrification.

　　In addition to supplying 769 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque, the Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae includes all-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, carbon-ceramic brakes, and an active suspension that can lift the car's nose to help clear speed bumps, driveway aprons and parking curbs. Multiple driving modes are available, including Ego, which lets the driver mix-and-match settings to a personal preference. Acceleration to 60 mph takes about 2.8 seconds, and the top speed is 220 mph.

　　While the Ultimae does without the SVJ's big rear wing, it does have a few styling cues that differentiate it from other Aventadors. The front end gets red aero accents, and the Alcantara-dressed interior features a numbered production plaque on the front pillar near the driver's door. There's also an arrow-shaped motif that starts on the comfort-oriented seats (taken from the Aventador S) and is optionally available to continue on the dashboard. Standard carbon-fiber trim inside and out gives the Ultimae an even racier look.

　　All in all, the LP 780-4 is a fitting tribute to a company that built its reputation on non-turbocharged 12-cylinder engines. The Aventador's replacement has a lot to live up to.

　　

Which Aventador does zzdcar recommend?

The 2022 Lamborghini Aventador comes in a single level of specification called LP 780-4 Ultimae. From there, it's all about the customization. For the prospective buyer, there's not much advice we can offer other than to make it your own.

　　

Lamborghini Aventador models

A supercar that holds two people, the 2022 Lamborghini Aventador is available as a coupe or a convertible. It comes only in LP 780-4 Ultimae specification, equipped with a 6.5-liter V12 engine (769 horsepower, 531 lb-ft of torque). A seven-speed single-clutch automatic transmission delivers the power to all four wheels.

　　Standard features for the 2022 Aventador include:

　　20-inch front forged aluminum wheels 21-inch rear forged aluminum wheels Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires Carbon-ceramic brake rotors Permanent all-wheel drive Active steering Four-wheel steering Adaptive suspension system with front lift feature Strada, Sport, Corsa and Ego driving modes Paneled underbody with vortex generators Active rear spoiler with three settings Carbon-fiber rear diffuser panel Carbon-fiber removable roof panels (convertible) Power-folding, heated mirrors Keyless entry with engine start button Comfort-design power-adjustable, heated front seats Simulated suede upholstery Carbon-fiber interior trim Dual-zone automatic climate control Digital instrumentation 7-inch infotainment system display Navigation system Apple CarPlay Automatic rollover occupant protection system (convertible) Backup camera Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)The Aventador's standard feature list may seem unusually light for a vehicle costing upward of half a million dollars, but the options list is significantly longer. Through Lamborghini's Ad Personam customization program, buyers can custom-tailor the Aventador's exterior colors, graphics, stripes, wheels, carbon-fiber embellishments, upholstery options and even seat-belt color selections.

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