Lamborghini Aventador 2022 Review

In production for over a decade, the Lamborghini Aventador has reached the end of its long and winding road. To celebrate the model's success, the 2022 Aventador comes only in new LP 780-4 Ultimae specification, its sonorous 6.5-liter V12 engine now equipped with titanium intake valves to make the Ultimae the most powerful example of the supercar ever made.

Yes, that does sound hyperbolic, given the mere 10-horsepower increase over last year's Aventador SVJ (Super Veloce Jota). But among supercar owners, bragging rights count, and buyers who scoop up examples of the 2022 Aventador from the final run of 350 coupes and 250 convertibles will be able to tell anyone interested enough to listen that their limited-edition car has the most powerful naturally aspirated standard-production V12 in Lamborghini history. That's a claim that will stand the test of time too. The Aventador's replacement will still have a V12, but it will add plug-in hybrid electrification.

In addition to supplying 769 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque, the Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae includes all-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, carbon-ceramic brakes, and an active suspension that can lift the car's nose to help clear speed bumps, driveway aprons and parking curbs. Multiple driving modes are available, including Ego, which lets the driver mix-and-match settings to a personal preference. Acceleration to 60 mph takes about 2.8 seconds, and the top speed is 220 mph.

While the Ultimae does without the SVJ's big rear wing, it does have a few styling cues that differentiate it from other Aventadors. The front end gets red aero accents, and the Alcantara-dressed interior features a numbered production plaque on the front pillar near the driver's door. There's also an arrow-shaped motif that starts on the comfort-oriented seats (taken from the Aventador S) and is optionally available to continue on the dashboard. Standard carbon-fiber trim inside and out gives the Ultimae an even racier look.

All in all, the LP 780-4 is a fitting tribute to a company that built its reputation on non-turbocharged 12-cylinder engines. The Aventador's replacement has a lot to live up to.

Which Aventador does MatoCar recommend?

A supercar that holds two people, the 2022 Lamborghini Aventador is available as a coupe or a convertible. It comes only in LP 780-4 Ultimae specification, equipped with a 6.5-liter V12 engine (769 horsepower, 531 lb-ft of torque). A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission delivers the power to all four wheels.

Standard features for the 2022 Aventador include:

• 20-inch front forged aluminum wheels
• 21-inch rear forged aluminum wheels
• Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires
• Carbon-ceramic brake rotors
• Permanent all-wheel drive
• Active steering
• Four-wheel steering
• Adaptive suspension system with front lift feature
• Strada, Sport, Corsa and Ego driving modes
• Paneled underbody with vortex generators
• Active rear spoiler with three settings
• Carbon-fiber rear diffuser panel
• Carbon-fiber removable roof panels (convertible)
• Power-folding, heated mirrors
• Keyless entry with engine start button
• Comfort-design power-adjustable, heated front seats
• Simulated suede upholstery
• Carbon-fiber interior trim
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Digital instrumentation
• 7-inch infotainment system display
• Navigation system
• Apple CarPlay
• Automatic rollover occupant protection system (convertible)
• Backup camera
• Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

The Aventador's standard feature list may seem unusually light for a vehicle costing upward of half a million dollars, but the options list is significantly longer. Through Lamborghini's Ad Personam customization program, buyers can custom-tailor the Aventador's exterior colors, graphics, stripes, wheels, carbon-fiber embellishments, upholstery options and even seat-belt color selections.