The 2015 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 is no ordinary car, any more than a Rolex Platinum Pearlmaster is just a watch. This four-wheel-drive V12 two-seater costs twice the price of an average American home and is bought by those for whom money flows like water. And yet it's all on purpose. Those huge doors feed the hungry engine, and the louvers and spoiler keep the car grounded as it reaches its top speed of 217 mph. The 700 horsepower motor screeches to turn as the transmission shifts on your back. But it's also luxurious, with an exquisite soft leather interior and comfortable seats. If you believe that every trip should be an occasion, this is your car.
Used Lamborghini Aventador 2015 prices
The 2015 Lamborghini LP 700-4 Coupe and Roadster falls squarely into the "if you must ask" price category. His base 2015 Aventador LP 700-4 has an MSRP of around $408,000, and the roadster version adds another $45,000. You may find that the price difference is also the price of a luxury sedan, and a good one. When you add options like custom paint (up to $4,400) or carbon fiber trim (around $13,000), the price adds up quickly. Competence? Maybe other Ferrari cars, but actually the buyers of this car already have them. Perhaps a more realistic competitor is a beautiful resort, a private helicopter, perhaps a racehorse. The point is that arguing over a few thousand here and there isn't going to happen since a fair purchase price and resale value assessment aren't really factors. The Aventador is a long-lasting investment thanks to its scarcity and brand reputation.
Driving the used 2015 Lamborghini Aventador
Although the Lamborghini Aventador has an automatic transmission, it works best if you drive it like a manual, jacking it up between gears and turning it off yourself with the carbon fiber paddles on the steering wheel. Put the Drive Mode Select system on the Strada and you'll be rewarded with a slightly muted exhaust note, slightly smoother handling, and less aggressive shifting; it is as tame as the Aventador. Put it in Sport for sporty streets or Corsa for track and the Aventador comes to life, the engine roaring through its tailpipes. Formula 1-style suspension and ultra-wide tires provide tremendous grip and make comfortable seats a necessity, not just a sports car trope. The acceleration will blow your mind, and the huge ceramic anti-lock disc brakes provide impressive stopping power. There's stability control, but make no mistake, at the limit this is a car for the more experienced driver.
inner comfort
Once you slide gracelessly inside the Aventador, you'll see just how beautiful it really is. The soft leather, thoughtfully arranged switches, and mostly intuitive controls look out of place in a car that cares so much about blowing you away. Of course, that's because this Italian super exotic is the brainchild of the German Volkswagen Group, so the practical references make sense. Warm Italian leather, bright and attractive LCD instruments and updated convenience features like automatic climate control and a repurposed Audi multimedia system complement the beautifully sculpted and supportive bucket seats and distinctive center console.
exterior styling
Whoever wrote the exterior of the Aventador had a visual love affair with the F-22 Raptor. It's everywhere, from the jagged edges around the air intakes to the sharply angled nose; We can't be sure, but the angle blast could cause it to evade radar. The roadster version is almost indistinguishable from the hardtop with the top down, and these fairings can be removed and stowed in the nose in a minute once you get the hang of the trade. The sleek profile, foot-wide Pirelli PZero rear tires, sloping rear diffuser, arrow-sharp LED taillights and large-volume center exhaust are unmistakably Lamborghini.
favorite features
ATTENTION TO DETAILS SCISSOR DOORS
We're not talking smooth leather and straight stitching here. No, we're talking about touches like the beveled edges on the side window or the home button hidden under a red shielded door that looks more like a rocket launch panel in a war movie. Lamborghini fills the Aventador with similar touches.
The "Lambo door" treatment looks absolutely silly on any car... except a real Lamborghini. As if the car wasn't outrageous enough, when you pull up to the valet and the door opens, that dazzling power is undeniable.
standard functions
You would expect a lot for your $400,000 and you will get it. There are power leather seats, voice-activated phone and navigation, airbags galore, and multiple drive settings. There are also nifty Aventador exclusives, like the knob that raises the front of the car by around 40mm to help the low, wedge-shaped nose navigate steep paths without scratching the expensive bodywork. Since Lamborghini is part of the Volkswagen Group, which also owns Audi, fans of this German marque will feel surprisingly at home. The Aventador's infotainment system, for example, is more or less a lamboized version of Audi's MMI.
job options
There aren't many traditional options when it comes to the Lamborghini Aventador. A reversing camera, parking sensors, a clear plastic engine cover, and a premium audio system are all available, though the best audio system comes from the car's four tailpipes. Plus, Lamborghini gives its wealthy buyers plenty of room to customize their cars. Lamborghini leaves very little on the cutting room floor with the Aventador. The ad personum option allows you to customize the color, interior, and just about everything else about the car. How far Lamborghini is willing to go depends on how much it is willing to spend.
motor/gear
Lamborghini announces its 6.5-liter V12 engine with a solid output of 700 hp. Interestingly, this monster of an engine makes a subtle nod to fuel economy, thanks to a cylinder deactivation system that shuts down half the cylinders at low throttle and a stop-start system that shuts it down completely at stop lights. Both only work in Strada mode. A 7-speed single-clutch automated manual transmission, which Lamborghini calls the "independent shift stick," is the only way to transfer power to the wheels of this all-wheel drive supercar. Put it all together, and the 3,472-pound Aventador accelerates from 0-60 mph in under three seconds on its way to a top speed of 217 mph. 6.5-Liters-V12
700 CV a 8.250 rpm
509 pound-feet of torque at 5,500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 11/18 mpg
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