I don't remember how many times I've heard the statement: "Lamborghini's next-generation flagship sports car will no longer use the V12 engine", so naturally many fans will regard the current generation of Aventador as the masterpiece of V12 and so on. Is this really the case? Obviously not, otherwise there would not be today's article. Well, the official Lamborghini rumor rebuttal is coming.
(Pictured with Aventador LP780-4 Ultima)
V12s are available, and electric ones are available
As early as the beginning of this year, Lamborghini's chief technology officer Maurizio Reggiani revealed: Although there is speculation about lamborghini's new generation of flagship sports cars, we will continue to use the classic V12 naturally aspirated engine, and in order to make up for the lack of torque, we will also use electric motors as a supplement.
In addition, the chief technology officer also said that the V12 naturally aspirated engine has been part of Lamborghini from the beginning, and it exists in the history of the Lamborghini brand and is inseparable. In any case, such a persistence is actually valuable today, especially in the future, this flagship sports car is bound to meet more stringent emission regulations and praise its courage.
Unveiled in 2023? Spy photos are coming
Two days ago, on December 21, spy photos about Lamborghini's new generation of flagship sports cars were exposed on the extranet. Let's call it Aventador's successor for the time being, although it is still in the early test state, but the general shape can already be seen. Of course, this is also the first spy photo exposure of Aventador's successor.
According to the photographer's description, the location of this set of spy photos is located near the Lamborghini headquarters factory, and although it is covered with heavy spy photos, it is not difficult to guess that this is the successor of Aventador and the flagship sports car of the new generation of Lamborghini. The front part of the car still maintains a low shape, and the design is still sharp and angular from the shape of the front bar, and the Lamborghini flavor is still there.
From the rear side, the large wheel hub is filled with carbon-ceramic brake systems, and the width of the rear wheels is quite amazing from the spy view of the side rear. Referring to the dimensions of this generation of Aventador rear wheel 355/25 R21, it is expected that the rear wheel width of Aventador's successor will not be less than 355mm. Other than that, there aren't many details to the tail.
The only thing that can be clearly seen is the exhaust system. Not only is the location in the upper middle (how can it be so McLaren), but the irregular hexagons are very Lamborghini. From this point of view, will Lamborghini make a compromise to make more room for the diffuser below, so as to better use the air flowing through the bottom of the car to increase downforce? At the moment it can only be guessed.
It is worth mentioning that some foreign render makers are not idle, although the spy photo exposure is only two days, the rendering map has been arranged in place. We know that there is not much detail at present from spy photos, so fans familiar with Lamborghini should also be able to see that these pictures are actually based on Sián. So, just take it and don't take it too seriously.
The motor can only be a supporting role
The V12 engine will not give up, and the electric motor must also be available, but according to the lamborghini's modulation, the electric motor will only be a supporting role. It is reported that the hybrid system is expected to provide more than 800 horsepower and rely on electric motors for four-wheel drive. In addition, technologies such as the front axle with left-right torque vectoring control will also be applied to Aventador's successor.
Speaking of this, I also recall that Lamborghini CEO Stephan Wilkenmann stressed that Lamborghini's new generation of flagship sports cars will have a new engine, a new gearbox and a new electrified system, and everything will be completely new. Although it is only an official statement, it is difficult not to expect the performance of Aventador's successor.
V12 Spokesperson: Lamborghini?
Counting carefully, within the Volkswagen Group alone, Bentley has confirmed that all its models will be electrified and abandon the existing W12 engine in the future, and Bugatti will also fully develop electrification and abandon the classic W16 engine. In this way, Lamborghini seems to be the only brand in the Volkswagen Group that continues to adhere to the large-displacement multi-cylinder natural suction and adhere to the V12.
(Pictured with Aventador SVJ Roadster)
Look at other supercar brands. Take Lamborghini's biggest pair of Terali, only 812 of the cars on sale in China today are still insisting on V12 natural inhalation, but the rest like the V8 plug-in hybrid on the SF90 and the V6 plug-in hybrid on the 296 GTB have been rolled out. Therefore, in front of Lamborghini, in addition to adhering to the classics, we must also think about how to catch up with the latecomers.
Write at the end
The successor to Aventador, who will only officially appear in 2023, has three years to gradually understand it at the current time node. I also believe that with the exposure of the first wave of spy photos today, the future spy photos and renderings will become more and more realistic. Or are you looking forward to what kind of answers Lamborghini can give fans, is it a surprise or a surprise? Stay tuned.