In a world that has become heavily reliant on technology, the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador takes a more nostalgic look at things. The large Lambo is a triumphant tribute to supercars of old, with its flamboyant facade and vociferous V-12. The 730-plus-hp 6.5-liter engine that's mounted behind the driver is naturally aspirated and crowd pleasing, but the Aventador's automated-manual transmission can be clunky in traffic.
For 2021, the Aventador receives very minor updates. The S can now be equipped with forged Leirion wheels as well as an Arancio Dac center wheel lock. The SVJ now comes with a glovebox, and you can order the badge in exposed carbon fiber. The price of the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador starts at $421,321 and goes up to $577,461 depending on the trim and options.
In typical supercar fashion, the Aventador can be thoroughly customized and costs a small fortune. If our metaphorical pockets were deep enough, we'd spring for the top-of-the-line SVJ roadster. It's marginally heavier than the coupe that set a lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, but it's considerably prettier.
We drove this brutally powerful monster and its roofless counterpart and experienced their tremendous acceleration and kidney-crushing cornering forces. The hefty machines heaved through the corners, but their incredible grip and four-wheel-steering systems helped them change direction on a dime. We have also driven the Aventador S and Aventador S roadster and found the latter's top-down ability makes it the better car for listening to the V-12's thrilling timbre.
With fuel-economy ratings in the single digits, the Aventador ranks among the least efficient cars on the market. The EPA expects all models to earn 9 mpg in the city and 15 mpg on the highway.
In typical Lamborghini fashion, every Aventador supports a set of scissor doors that swing open. The low-slung interior is showing its age, but it can be fitted with a variety of premium materials and personalized options. The cabin won't hold many small items, and luggage space is limited. The dashboard features a digital gauge cluster that changes its layout whenever you select a new drive mode—Strada, Sport, and Corsa; Ego mode allows you to personalize the settings for powertrain, steering, and suspension.
Total MSRP
$421,321
Drive Type
All wheel drive
Transmission
7-speed manual
Fuel type
Premium unleaded
Engine
6.5L, 48-valve V12
Engine Type
Natural aspirated
Torque
531 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Horsepower
759 hp @ 8500 rpm
The Aventador's standard infotainment system is behind the times, with dated graphics and awkward integration. In addition to voice commands and Apple CarPlay capability, the company offers a performance data recorder that saves lap times and track data. If so inclined, buyers can select the upgraded audio system that adds door-mounted subwoofers and tweeters on the dashboard.
The Aventador is an unadulterated supercar, complete with theatrical styling and zero practical qualities.
Uncouth transmission behavior, roadster's roof is cumbersome to remove, limited space to store stuff.
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