The last naturally aspirated V12 Lamborghini flagship — carbon monocoque, single-clutch ISR gearbox, eleven-year production run.
Launched in 2011 as the successor to the Murciélago, the Aventador used a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 in a carbon monocoque with a seven-speed single-clutch ISR transmission. Across the LP700-4, LP750-4 SV, LP750-4 SV Roadster, Aventador S, SVJ, SVJ Roadster and the final Ultimae, it carried the V12 Lamborghini flagship into the modern era, with 11,465 cars built in total between February 2011 and September 2022 — more than every previous Lamborghini V12 model combined.
With the Aventador's successor moving to a hybrid powertrain, the SVJ and Ultimae are now firmly established as the final naturally aspirated V12 Lamborghinis — and the market has priced that in.
The last naturally aspirated V12 Lamborghini flagship.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aventador LP700-4 | 2011–2017 | Not separately recorded | Original Coupé and Roadster. 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12, 700 CV / 690 bhp, seven-speed single-clutch ISR transmission, all-wheel drive. |
| Aventador LP750-4 SV | 2015–2017 | Not separately recorded | Lightweight Superveloce. 750 CV / 740 bhp, around 50 kg lighter than the LP700-4, with extensive carbon body panels, a large fixed rear wing and SV-specific bumpers and diffuser. 600 Coupés and 500 Roadsters. |
| Aventador S | 2017–2022 | Not separately recorded | Mid-life refresh. 740 CV / 730 bhp, revised aerodynamics and four-wheel steering. |
| Aventador SVJ / SVJ Roadster | 2018–2021 | Not separately recorded | 770 CV / 760 bhp, ALA 2.0 active aerodynamics, redesigned front end, larger side skirts and the omega-shaped fixed rear wing. 900 Coupés and 800 Roadsters. |
| Aventador Ultimae | 2021–2022 | Not separately recorded | Run-out edition and the most powerful Aventador, at 780 CV / 769 bhp. Combines the front fascia of the S with SVJ-derived rear elements. 350 Coupés and 250 Roadsters. Fifteen Ultimae were lost when the cargo ship Felicity Ace sank in 2022; Lamborghini restarted the line to replace them, and the official production total remained 600. |
The models below represent the most significant limited and special edition variants — factory-produced cars that command meaningful premiums over standard examples and warrant specific attention from serious collectors.
Start with identity, paperwork and originality. For the Lamborghini Aventador, the strongest cars have a continuous ownership file, matching numbers, original books and tools, factory build documentation and evidence of work by manufacturer-approved specialists. Original specification, low documented mileage, full Lamborghini service history, SVJ/SV/Ultimae paperwork, and complete books and tools.
The 6.5 V12 is robust; ISR gearbox actuator wear and clutch life are the practical ownership variables. A proper pre-purchase inspection includes cold-start behaviour, ECU diagnostics and fault-code history, leak-down or compression testing where appropriate, underbody photography, suspension and chassis inspection, brake condition and a long enough road test to expose heat-related faults. Deferred maintenance on a car of this class is almost always more expensive than buying a better-sorted example.
Use a paint-depth gauge, lift access and a specialist familiar with the model's factory panel gaps, carbon weave alignment and finish standards. Collector value is dramatically affected by structural repairs, refinished carbon, poor paintwork, replaced panels and missing factory trim or option content. Documented cosmetic refresh is acceptable; concealed accident or fire damage must be priced severely.
SVJ, SVJ Roadster and Ultimae lead the limited-series market; SV and SV Roadster are blue-chip. Standard LP700 and S cars depend on specification and originality. Specification, colour, options, factory programme inclusion (where applicable) and limited-build variants move values significantly. Buy the best-documented example in the most desirable specification you can justify rather than a tired example of a rarer derivative that will need years of corrective work.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-20 | Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2024, Lot 740 | 2020 Aventador SVJ | 2,868 miles | $698,500 Sold |
| 2023-11-11 | Mecum Las Vegas 2023, Lot S108.1 | 2022 Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae | — | $770,000 Sold |
SVJ and Ultimae are blue-chip as the last naturally aspirated V12 Lamborghinis. Standard cars should appreciate steadily as the V12 era closes.
Our view, not advice. This section is Car Collector International's editorial judgement on where this model sits in the collector market, based on the production, specification and market data set out in this guide. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell and it is not investment advice. Values can fall as well as rise.
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