Lamborghini has been noticed testing an Aventador that would simply be hiding the mechanicals destined for the automobile’s successor.
The mysterious Aventador was noticed at a guarded check monitor in Europe. Our photographer could not get near the monitor and was pressured to take these snaps from a far distance. It is laborious to make out any particulars but it surely seems to be like there are new components contained in the aspect intakes, and the rear additionally seems to be sporting some misfitting components.
The Aventador has been with us for a decade, and Lamborghini in July unveiled the ultimate evolution of the automobile within the type of the Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae. The successor is predicted to begin gross sales in 2023, that means a reveal round late 2022 or early 2023 is probably going. Thus, it is attainable we’re taking a look at an early check mule for the brand new supercar.
We all know the automobile will probably be powered by a V-12-based plug-in hybrid system, and Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann has confirmed that the V-12 will be a new unit, simply the third, in actual fact, in Lamborghini’s historical past.
2023 Lamborghini Aventador successor check mule spy photographs – Photograph credit score: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
As for the hybrid ingredient, Lamborghini’s head of R&D, Maurizio Reggiani, stated keeping weight down is the main challenge. Even the lightest options are anticipated so as to add a whole bunch of kilos to the burden of the automobile. One other subject is contemplating potential emissions guidelines in some international locations or areas which will require a minimal electrical vary.
Past the powertrain, anticipate the automobile to characteristic all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering, and energetic aerodynamic know-how. We all know there may also be a carbon-fiber tub. Nevertheless, it is not clear if this will probably be a brand new unit or a modified model of the bathtub that debuted within the Aventador.
It is too early to speak styling however Lamborghini has hinted at introducing extra curves into its designs, one thing we have already seen with the Aventador-based Essenza SCV12 track car. Do not be stunned if design components from 2017’s Terzo Millennio concept car additionally make their method onto the Aventador successor.
Keep tuned.
