The 770-HP Aventador LP780-4 Ultimae Is The Swan Song For Lamborghini’s Flagship Supercar

After 10 years, the Lamborghini Aventador’s run has come to an end. The Aventador LP780-4 Ultimae will be the supercar’s final iteration, after which a new flagship will succeed it. Just 600 units of the Ultimae will be built, 350 coupes and 250 roadsters.

Seeing as this car is meant to be the grand finale of the traditional V12 combustion engine, Lamborghini has set out to make the Ultimae the ultimate Aventador in every sense. To do that, they combined the more reserved styling cues of the Aventador S with the insane performance of the SVJ, leading to the definitive all-round Lamborghini supercar.

The Aventador Ultimae’s 6.5-liter V12 that revs to 8,700 rpm produces 770 hp (780 PS / 574 kW) and 531 lb-ft (720 Nm) of torque, which is 39 hp (40 PS / 29 kW) more than the S and 10 hp (10 PS / 7 kW) more than even the SVJ. As a result of those uprated figures and various weight saving measures, the car weighs 55 lb (25 kg) less than the S and has the same power-to-weight ratio as the SVJ.

Power is sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed single-clutch automated manual transmission, which is capable of making gear changes in as little as 50 milliseconds. This allows the Ultimae coupe to go from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 2.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 221 mph (355 km/h), while the Roadster is one tenth of a second slower to 62 mph and has the same top speed.

And on the topic of differences between the coupe and the roadster, another would be weight, with the former tipping the scales at 3,417 lbs (1,550 kg) compared to the latter’s 3,527 lb (1,600 kg). That being said, both Ultimae variants are equipped with magnetic pushrod suspension, rear wheel steering, and carbon ceramic brakes with six-piston calipers up front and four-piston calipers in the rear

While this car may have SVJ performance, Lamborghini chose not to go as all out on its styling. There’s no crazy wings, ducts, or louvers, but given that it’s a Lamborghini, and an Aventador for that matter, it’s certainly not boring.

A new front bumper has similar “teeth” to the Aventador S, but benefits from an active splitter and intake flaps, providing the Ultimae with SVJ-rivaling aerodynamic efficiency and cooling. Likewise, the rear sees an active wing with three positions – maximum performance, maximum handling, and closed – that works with vortex generators on the car’s underside to optimize airflow and aid brake cooling.

Paint options for the Aventador Ultimae include a choice of 18 colors as standard, with that number rising to over 300 through Lamborghini’s Ad Personam customization service.

Inside, an optional laser-cut repeating “Y” pattern with a contrast backing color on the seats and dashboard is an Ultimae exclusive. The car’s comfort seats are shared with the Aventador S and feature “Ultimae” embroidered on the bolsters, and the A-pillar on the driver’s side displays what number your car is.

The TFT digital dashboard is fully configurable, and it can display drive modes as well as control in-car connectivity. Voice activated communications and entertainment are handled via Apple CarPlay, and Lamborghini’s telemetry system is available as an option to provide drivers with useful data on track.

The Aventador Ultimae will make its physical debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 8-11.

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