The just lately unveiled Aventador Ultimae marks the top of an period, in additional methods than one. Not solely is it the final Aventador within the mannequin’s 10-year run, it is also the top of the normal Lamborghini V12 powertrain. Paying homage to that legacy is the automotive you see right here, curiously (and confusingly) named Period. It isn’t a product of Lamborghini, however somewhat a facelifted Aventador from aftermarket firm Huber. Therefore its title, the Huber Period.
So far as facelifts go, it is not unhealthy. Huber removes the inventory entrance and rear fascias from the Aventador and swaps in new carbon fiber elements which can be decidedly extra aggressive. The entrance fascia options gaping nook intakes with winglets on the sides and a huge splitter that might plow snow in the event you’re so inclined. The rear fascia additionally positive factors aircraft-sized nook intakes with a reworked exhaust outlet within the center and a modest diffuser beneath. An elective carbon-fiber frunk is offered, and the updates take away Lamborghini branding in favor of Huber badges.
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That final bit may appear a bit excessive for simply substitute bumpers, however it appears Lamborghini approves of Huber’s effort. On this case, we imply Fabio Lamborghini, nephew of Ferruccio Lamborghini and the caretaker of the Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum. He was on-hand to unveil the primary Huber Period at a particular occasion within the UK countryside, going down at Rowneybury Home in Hertfordshire. Solely 21 such fashions will probably be constructed, with the improve costing €30,000 ($35,420). After all that does not embrace the price of an Aventador.
Whereas the Aventador and Lamborghini’s conventional V12 are coming to an finish, the traditional Italian V12 will return for at the least another era fused with hybrid tech. Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann just lately confirmed that the Aventador’s substitute will pair a naturally aspirated V12 with two electrical variations. One will probably be a plug-in hybrid, whereas the opposite will borrow supercapacitor tech from Lambo’s first foray into the electrical world, the Sián.
