Lamborghini Aventador Facts for Kids

The Lamborghini Aventador is an incredible supercar made by the famous Italian company Lamborghini. It's known for its amazing speed, sharp looks, and powerful engine. This car took the place of another awesome Lamborghini, the Lamborghini Murciélago. The name "Aventador" comes from a brave fighting bull, which shows how strong and exciting this car is!

Quick facts for kids Lamborghini Aventador
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4.
Overview
Manufacturer	Lamborghini
Production	February 2011–2017 (LP700-4, LP750-4 SV coupe and roadster) 2017–present (Aventador S, Aventador SVJ)
Assembly	Italy: Sant'Agata Bolognese
Designer	Filippo Perini (original design) Mitja Borkert (Aventador S)
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door coupé 2-door roadster
Layout	Mid-engine, all-wheel drive
Doors	Scissor
Related	Lamborghini Veneno Lamborghini Centenario Lamborghini Sián FKP 37
Powertrain
Engine	6.5-litre L539 V12
Power output	700 PS (510 kW) (Aventador) 740 PS (540 kW) (Aventador S) 750 PS (550 kW) (Aventador SV) 770 PS (570 kW) (Aventador SVJ)
Transmission	7-speed ISR electrohydraulic manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,780 mm (188.2 in)
Width	2,030 mm (79.9 in) (with mirrors: 2,265 mm (89.2 in))
Height	1,136 mm (44.7 in)
Weight	1,575 kg (3,472 lb) LP 700-4, LP 740-4 S (dry) 1,731 kg (3,816 lb) LP 700-4 (with fluids, Eur) 1,853 kg (4,085 lb) LP 700-4 (with fluids, US) 1,769 kg (3,900 lb) LP 750-4 SV (with fluids, US) 1,819 kg (4,010 lb) LP 750-4 SV Roadster (with fluids, US) 1,525 kg (3,362 lb) LP 750-4, LP 770-4 SVJ (dry) 1,770 kg (3,902 lb) LP 770-4 SVJ (with fluids, US)
Chronology
Predecessor	Lamborghini Murciélago

What Makes the Aventador Special?
Different Versions of the Aventador
Related Supercars
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What Makes the Aventador Special?

The Lamborghini Aventador is a true supercar built for amazing performance. It was first shown to the world in February 2011. This car is made in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy, which is where all Lamborghinis are born.

Awesome Design and Doors

The Aventador has a very sharp and futuristic design. It looks like it's ready to fly even when standing still! One of its coolest features is its scissor doors. These doors open upwards instead of outwards, making the car look even more unique and exciting.

Powerful Engine and Speed

Under the hood, the Aventador has a huge 6.5-litre V12 engine. A V12 engine means it has 12 cylinders working together to create incredible power. This engine helps the car go super fast!

The original Aventador LP700-4 had 700 horsepower.
Later versions, like the Aventador SVJ, had even more power, up to 770 horsepower.

This massive power allows the Aventador to reach incredible speeds very quickly. It's designed to be a thrilling car to drive.

All-Wheel Drive System

The Aventador uses an all-wheel drive system. This means power goes to all four wheels, not just two. This helps the car grip the road better, especially when going fast or turning corners. It makes the car feel more stable and safe to drive at high speeds.

Different Versions of the Aventador

Over the years, Lamborghini made several different versions of the Aventador. Each new model brought improvements in power, design, or special features.

Aventador LP700-4

This was the first version of the Avent Aventador. It was introduced in 2011 and set the standard for all future models. The "LP" stands for "Longitudinale Posteriore," which describes the engine's position. The "700" refers to its horsepower, and "4" means it has all-wheel drive.

Aventador SV (SuperVeloce)

The Aventador SV, or "SuperVeloce" (which means "super fast" in Italian), was an even more powerful and lighter version. It had more horsepower and was designed to be even better on a race track.

Aventador S

The Aventador S was an updated version of the original. It had new styling, more power, and improved technology. It also featured four-wheel steering, which helps the car turn more sharply and feel more agile.

Aventador SVJ

The Aventador SVJ is one of the most extreme versions. The "J" stands for "Jota," which refers to a special racing car. This model has the most horsepower of all Aventadors and special aerodynamic features to help it stick to the road at very high speeds. It even held a record for being one of the fastest production cars on a famous race track!

Related Supercars

The Aventador's design and technology were also used to create other very rare and expensive Lamborghini cars. These cars are often called "hypercars" because they are even more extreme than supercars.

Lamborghini Veneno: A very limited production hypercar based on the Aventador.
Lamborghini Centenario: Another special edition hypercar built to celebrate the founder's 100th birthday.
Lamborghini Sián FKP 37: This car uses hybrid technology, combining a V12 engine with an electric motor.