Lamborghini has announced that the Aventador will come with a new 6.5-liter V12 engine that produces 700 horsepower and 479 lb/ft of torque with a 0-60 mph time of just 2.9 seconds while blasting off a top speed of 217 mph and a redline of 8,250 RPM. With a total weight of 1575 Kg it will deliver a power to weight ratio of 2.25 Kg/hp.
The Aventador’s engine is mated to an all-new “Lamborghini ISR”, the ISR stands for Independent Shifting Rod. The ISR gearbox allows the Aventador to shift gears almost simultaneously. It comes with two modes and 50 millisecond shifts that works in such fashion that when one of the shifting rods is moving out of one gear, the second rod is already shifting on to the next.
It is rumored that Avenator will use a carbon fiber monocoque chassis that drops the supercar’s weight by 500 lbs from the Murcielago while also increasing its rigidity by over 70%.
“With this new V12, we are heralding a technological leap that encompasses all areas of the company and our future model lineup. With a unique package of innovations, Lamborghini will redefine the future of the super sports car. This 700hp engine, together with an all-new concept gearbox, will be the strong heart of the Murciélago successor next year.” said Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann.