Thursday, 16 May 2013 08:07
Lamborghini celebrates 50 years with limited-edition Aventador LP720-4
Words by Hans Gerald Chua | Photos courtesy of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.
Time indeed flies when you're having fun, especially when you work for Lamborghini. Would you believe, the Italian supercar maker started out by building tractors from surplus World War II parts. Then, in 1963, founder Ferruccio Lamborgini decided to switch to building sports cars after a certain Mr. Enzo Ferrari told him that a tractor builder knew nothing about sports cars. And as the say, the rest is history - all 50 years of it.
So in celebration of Lamborghini's 50th birthday, they launched a tweaked and even more uncompromising Aventador called the LP720-4 50° Anniversario, limited to only 100 units worldwide. Of course, each unit is marked by a forged composite badge with the 50° logo and a serial number.
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Friday, 16 November 2012 09:17
Topless on the Road: Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster
Words by Jade Lu | Photos courtesy of Automobili Lamborghini Holding S.p.A.
As if the Aventador wasn’t hot enough already, Lamborghini wanted to make sure everyone is left dripping wet when they see this supercar. Needless to say, the Italian automaker has pushed the right buttons to whet the public’s appetite. Add a topless model to the lineup, what could be simpler? We mean, of course, the Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster.
The roadster features a completely new engine hood with a central “spinal column,” which holds the two hexagonal side windows together. This is where form meets function. These windows serve to cool the engine, drain rain water properly, and show off the 6.5L V12 engine. Speaking of engine, passengers can now adjust how much of the engine’s roar they want to hear by putting the rear windshield up or down. Although, frankly, I don’t think the words “calm and quiet” and “Aventador” fit in the same sentence.
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Friday, 10 August 2012 07:31
Lamborghini builds 1,000th Aventador; 3,000 more to go
Words by Christopher Kho | Photos courtesy of Automobili Lamborghini Holding S.p.A.
Automobili Lamborghini began production of their latest flagship supercar, the Aventador LP 700-4, back in April of 2011. It comes with a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, a screaming 700 horsepower 6.5L V12, and more importantly, a US$ 380,000 price tag, or around P40 million if you buy one from Lamborghini Manila. But the most remarkable detail about this Italian supercar is that Lamborghini has already built and sold its 1,000th Aventador in just 1 year and 3 months since production started.
Draped in Argos Orange, the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 with chassis number 1,000 is destined for Germany, to the garage of Bavarian Architect, Hans Scheidecker, where it will reside beside the owner's Diablo.
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Friday, 01 June 2012 06:35
Lamborghini finds a stable in Manila
Words and photos by Christopher Kho
After months of waiting, the raging bull is finally here. Although the Italian supercar brand had its soft launch as early as January, Lamborghini Manila has now officially and finally opened its showroom doors. So if you have a big enough bank account, you can call them up right now and set up an appointment so you can get up close and personal with one of these rare beasts.
Lamborghini Manila sits right beside fellow PGA Cars Inc. conglomerate Audi Global City, located on the 11th Ave. at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig. On top of Lamborghini's full model range, the supercar dealership also offers warranty and full maintenance services, as well as spare parts and accessories to make sure that all bulls, old and new, are in tip top shape. And if you don't want to just drive Lamborghini, you can also wear Lamborghini, as they're also distributors of the exclusive fashion line of Collezione Automobili Lamborghini.
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Wednesday, 07 March 2012 08:12
Lamborghini Aventador J: A vent, a door, and... not much else...
Words by Niky Tamayo | Photos courtesy of Automobili Lamborghini Holding S.p.A.
If you somehow felt that a 700 horsepower supercar that's wider than a truck and lower than a skateboard isn't impractical enough, how about a 700 horsepower supercar that's wider than a truck, lower than a skateboard, and with no roof?
If you were to say that only Lamborghini is outrageous enough to build something like that, you'd be right. The Lamborghini Aventador J is named after FIA Sporting Regulations "Appendix J", which covers specifications and regulations for racing cars. Forget the fact that the Aventador J breaks most of those rules, this car is simply mental.
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Friday, 03 February 2012 08:39
Car names defined
Words by Christopher Kho and Jade Lu
Car makers across the globe name their latest models after elaborate words from the English dictionary (except for the Europeans who use a labyrinth of letters and numbers) to somehow reflect its prominent characteristics and dazzle their patrons over its obscure moniker. But after a multitude of brochures, advertisements, test drives, and car reviews, have we really given some thought what some of these nameplates really mean? Thankfully, the internet - and notably the guys at Dictionary.com - has put together a list of definitions for some of the most prominent and memorable car models ever to grace this planet.
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Tuesday, 09 August 2011 07:45
PGA Cars Inc. cues that the raging bull is coming
Words by Christopher Kho
Since time in memoriam, a special line of Italian bulls have been roaming the Philippines. They spend their days tucked away in garages, avoiding the peering eyes of the public, and only let loose from time to time to tear up the streets. Well, let it be known that before the year ends, these wild animals will finally have a meadow to call home and run free when Lamborghini finally sets up shop in Manila.
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Thursday, 03 March 2011 06:42
Lamborghini's Aventador LP 700-4 makes its world-debut in Geneva
Words by Christopher Kho | Photos courtesy of Automobili Lamborghini Holding S.p.A.
Lamborghini's newest raging bull is here. Making its world-debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 is christened after a bull that entered into battle in October 1993 at the Saragossa Arena, earning it the “Trofeo de la Peña La Madroñera” for its outstanding courage. In the same manner, the LP 700-4 is a powerful and brutal animal created to wage war on track.
Sculpted with the same design philosophy as the iconic Reventón, the Aventador is rendered with razor-sharp lines that let it slice through air. It’s even embellished in the same “jet-fighter” theme with its large hexagonal air intakes at the front and back. And in true Lamborghini fashion, the Aventador features the signature upward-opening scissor doors. But its most striking asset is the optional transparent engine cover that reveals the 700 horsepower 6.5 liter V12 lurking inside the bull.
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