First introduced in 2011, the Aventador has transformed several times between then and now. When the Aventador hit the market, it came with a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 making 690 horsepower (514 kilowatts) with a top speed of 217 miles per hour (350 kilometers per hour). It had a starting price of $393,695.
But the Aventador LP700-4 wasn’t alone for long. The one-of-one Aventador J came in 2012 sporting the same 690-hp 6.5-liter V12 and 217-mph top speed. However, it lacked air conditioning, a radio, the roof, and windshield. In 2013, Lamborghini introduced the Veneno. The company built 12 — three coupes and nine roadsters for $4 million and $4.5 million, respectively. That same year saw the company release the Aventador 50° Anniversario, a limited-edition model of 100 coupes and 100 roadsters with 710 hp (529 kW).
It wasn’t until 2015 when Lamborghini gave the Aventador a noticeable performance bump wrapped in the Superveloce packaging. Top speed remained the same 217 mph, but horsepower jumped to 740 (551 kilowatts). In 2016, the Aventador S arrived with 730 hp (544 kW) and rear-wheel steering. Last year saw Lamborghini introduce the Aventador Superveloce Jota, the most advanced Lamborghini ever, which made 759 hp (565 kW).
The Aventador has changed a lot since 2011, but it is getting a bit long in the tooth. Special editions and one-off creations can keep the car feeling fresh, but the supercar needs a thorough refresh. That may be years away still if rumors prove correct. We may not get a true Aventador successor until 2024. Though there’s a good chance we may not have to wait long to see what Lamborghini is planning next. The company is teasing a big reveal for the Frankfurt Motor Show that kicks off this month.
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