Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae

Ben Bach

Lamborghini gives its flagship model a final blowout before sending the Aventador coupe and roadster to the slaughterhouse.

The Lamborghini Aventador is not long for this world. Yet, before it sends the 12-cylinder coupe and roadster to the slaughterhouse, Lamborghini is giving its long-serving flagship model a final farewell in the form of the Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae, which offers Aventador SVJ-like performance in a less—by Lamborghini's standards—ostentatious package.

In fact, the Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae's 769-hp stable actually packs 10 more horses than the Aventador SVJ's. Alas, the Ultimae coupe's dry weight of 3,417 pounds tips the scales some 55 pounds heavier than the SVJ. As a result, the two Aventador models manage the same 2.8-second trot to 62 mph, per Lamborghini. The 3,527-pound Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae roadster, meanwhile, takes 2.9 ticks to hit the same mark (the same as the 3,472-pound SVJ roadster). Regardless of body style, all Ultimaes top out at just shy of 221 mph.

Ultimate Performance, Ultimate Looks

Although the Ultimae forgoes the big wing and bold maw of the SVJ for more modest wares, it still offers model-specific decor to help it stand out from the rest of the Aventador pack. This includes trim-specific front and rear fascia designs, the former of which seemingly cribs its look from the mug of the Aventador S, while the latter piece steals its style from the tail end of the Aventador SVJ.

To further drive home the special nature of the Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae, Lamborghini fits the cabin with so-called "comfort" seats (which the brand also fit in the Aventador S) with "Ultimae'' embroidered into the bolster, while a dashboard plaque notes the limited-edition status of the Ultimae—Lamborghini plans to build just 350 coupes and 250 roadsters.

ENGINE

TYPE : V12, 60°, MPI (Multi Point Injection)
DISPLACEMENT : 6,498 cc (396.5 cu. in)
BORE X STROKE : 95 mm x 76.4 mm (3.74 in. x 3 in.)
VALVE PER CYLINDER : 4
VALVE GEAR : Variable valve timing electronically controlled
COMPRESSION RATIO : 11.8 +/- 0.2
MAX. POWER : 780 CV (574 kW) @ 8.500 rpm
MAX. TORQUE : 720 Nm (531 lb.-ft.) @ 6.750 rpm
WEIGHT-TO-POWER RATIO : 1.99 kg/CV (2.92 lb/CV)
LUBRIFICATION : Dry sump
EMISSION CLASS : EURO 6 – LEV 3
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM : Catalytic converters with lambda sensors
COOLING SYSTEM : Water and oil cross-flow cooling system with variable air inlets
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM : Lamborghini Iniezione Elettronica (LIE) with Ion current analysis

TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION TYPE : Electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system (Haldex gen. IV)
GEARBOX : 7 speed ISR, shifting characteristic depending on drive select mode
CLUTCH : Dry double plate clutch, Ø 235 mm (9.25 in.)

PERFORMANCE

TOP SPEED : km/h >355 (mph > 221)
ACCELERATION 0-100 KM/H (MPH 0-62) : 2.8 s
ACCELERATION 0-200 KM/H (MPH 0-124) : 8.7 s
BRAKING 100-0 KM/H (MPH 62-0) : 30 m

BODY AND CHASSIS

CHASSIS : Carbon fiber monocoque with aluminum front and rear frames
BODY : Engine bonnet, rear air inlets, and spoiler in carbon fiber; other panels in aluminum and synthetic material
MIRROR S: External mirrors heated, electrically adjustable, and foldable
REAR SPOILER : Rear electronically operated spoiler with 3 positions; completely paneled underbody

WHEELS

FRONT RIMS : 20’’ Dianthus forged alloy rims; 9.0 J x 20 ET 32.2
REAR RIMS : 21’’ Dianthus forged alloy rims; 13 J x 21 ET 66.7
FRONT TIRES : NEW PIRELLI P ZERO CORSA 255/30 ZR20
REAR TIRES : NEW PIRELLI P ZERO CORSA 355/25 ZR21

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

CONTROL SYSTEMS : ESC integrating ABS and TCS with different characteristics according to the driving mode selected
SUSPENSION TYPE : Pushrod magnetorheological active front and rear suspension with horizontal dampers and springs
SUSPENSION GEOMETRY : Aluminum double-wishbone fully independent front and rear suspension.
STEERING SYSTEM : Hydraulic assisted power steering, with 3 different Servotronic characteristics coupled with Lamborghini Dynamic Steering (LDS) and Rear Wheel Steering (RWS), managed by drive select mode
STEERING WHEEL RATIO 10:1 – 18:1
STEERING WHEEL turns lock to lock 2.1 – 2.4
STEERING WHEEL diameter 358 mm
KERB-TO-KERB TURNING CIRCLE : 11.5 m (37.73 ft.)

BRAKING SYSTEM

BRAKES : Carbon-ceramic brakes with fixed monoblock calipers in aluminum with 6 pistons (front) and 4 pistons (rear)
FRONT BRAKES : Carbon-ceramic discs – ventilated with 400 mm diameter and 38 mm thickness
REAR BRAKES : Carbon-ceramic discs – ventilated with 380 mm diameter and 32 mm thickness

SAFETY

AIRBAGS : Driver, passenger and side airbags; kneels airbags in selected markets
PASSIVE SAFETY : Front and rear specific collapsible areas; side protection system
ACTIVE SAFETY : Electronic Stability Control (integrating ABS and TCS)

DIMENSION

LENGTH : mm 4,868 (in 191,65)
WIDTH (EXCLUDING MIRRORS) : mm 2,098 (in 82,60)
WIDTH (INCLUDING MIRRORS) : mm 2,273 (in 89,49)
HEIGHT : standard suspension mm 1,136 (in 44,72)
WHEELBASE : mm 2,700 (in 106,30)
DRY WEIGHT : kg 1.550 (lb 3.417)
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION : % 43 / 57
TRACK (front – rear) : 1,720 mm (67.71 in) – 1,680 mm (66.14 in.)
GROUND CLEARANCE (standard – lifting) : 115 ± 2 mm (front with lifting 155 mm)