Sant’Agata Bolognese, November 12th, 2012 - Automobili Lamborghini

presents the new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster: the most
exciting series production Lamborghini ever built and the new benchmark in
the world of open-top luxury super sports cars.
On the heels of the successful coupe introduced in Summer 2011, and with
over 1,300 units already delivered to customers, the House of the Raging Bull
is now offering the convertible version of the Aventador, a vehicle that
perfectly balances the ultimate driving experience with the ultimate in sports
car sophistication.
The new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster can immediately be
recognized by the unique profile of its upper area, which extends along newly
designed geometric lines from the removable roof to the engine hood.
The Roadster's design is the result of a careful study into the best way of
combining performance, elegant style, ease of use and a driving experience
that excites all five senses.
The two-piece roof is made entirely from carbon fiber using various
technologies such as RTM and Forged Composite®. These technologies
guarantee maximum aesthetic performance and stiffness although each
component is extremely light, weighing less than 6 kg. These two parts are
removable, easy to handle, and being lightweight and simple to attach, can be
stored in the front luggage compartment. In just a few seconds the Aventador
LP 700-4 Roadster can be admired in all its luxurious beauty.
The rear pillar has been redesigned to offer total support for the removable
roof, accommodate an automatic protection system for passengers, and
provide the engine compartment with ample ventilation.



Right at first glance, it’s noticeable that the engine hood on the Roadster
differs from the hood on the coupé because of its central “spinal column”
with two pairs of hexagonal windows connected at the sides as if they were
hyper-tech armor plates. Their purpose is to cool the engine, drain off rain
water properly and, of course, allow the beauty of the V12 power unit to be
admired.
The driver of the Aventador Roadster and his passenger can decide for
themselves how intensely they would like to enjoy the driving experience.
The powered rear windshield not only influences the flow of air in the
vehicle, but also controls the experience of the sound from the twelvecylinder
engine. The wind deflector, on the other hand, delivers almost
complete calm inside the car, even at high speed. It rests on the front
windshield frame and can likewise be stored in the luggage compartment
when not in use.
The Aventador Roadster is also equipped with door windows with chamfered
edges, which always ensure a perfect fit into the hard-top seal, and underline
the sharp side profile of the car.
The body of the new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster sports a
two-tone finish, as the windshield pillar, the two roof sections and the rear
window area up to the “fins” are painted in gloss black. The visual effect is
that of a completely open vehicle with sleek lines combining perfectly
balanced sportiness and elegance.
The range of colors available for the Roadster has been supplemented with a
very light, metallic blue color, Azzuro Thetis, whose tone varies with the
angle of the light. This color recalls the shade of the extraordinarily beautiful
1968 Miura Roadster, and both highlights and reinforces the lines of the
vehicle by adding strength and dynamism.
Even the interior has a new look. The use of leather called Sabbia Nefertem
highlights the superb hand-made craftsmanship of the upholstery from Sant'
Agata Bolognese and is a perfect match for the exterior in Azzuro Thetis.
Finally, the new Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster also features new Dione
20”/21” rims with a daring, aggressive look. Crafted in light forged aluminum,
they lower the weight of the vehicle by 10 Kg as compared with the standard
set of rims.
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The new Aventador LP700-4 Roadster boasts record performance. It
accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3 seconds flat and has a maximum
speed of some 350 km/h.
These numbers, combined with a drive train featuring a centrally located, 6.5
liter aspirated V12 generating 700 hp, an ISR 7-speed gearbox and push-rod
suspension make the new Aventador Roadster a unique super sports car
with no direct competition.
Of course the Roadster's V12 also includes a cylinder deactivation system
when the engine is working at partial capacity, while the innovative, instant
Stop & Start system includes high-performance capacitors known as
supercaps to awaken the engine. This is an absolute first in the super sports
car segment.
The new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster is a dream that can be
realized and ordered at any Lamborghini dealer in the world for the price of
300,000 euro, excluding taxes.