Lamborghini XII a Roma

In May we had the tremendous honor of attending the dealer launch for a very significant car. For Lamborghini a new model is effectively a 10 year business plan. The Murcielago made its debut in 2001 and played its swansong last year in 2010. It was an unbelievable car and is certain to retain a legendary status among hypercars.

The sun has set on that chapter for Lamborghini, though and the future is here. The 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 has been unveiled and these are our pictures and experiences from attending the dealer launch in Rome, Italy.

In front of our hotel – The Westin Excelsior

A Balloon White Aventador on display

Ed, Megan, and Eric

The cars arriving!

The bare Aventador Carbon Fiber Tub

The new 6.5 Liter V12 Engine

Incredible looking Nero Nemesis Superleggera

Gorgeous shot of the Aventador at Vallelunga

The entire US dealer group

White Aventador

Arancio Argos Aventador with Wing Up

The Aventadors on the Track!

Ed & Megan strapped into the Aventador

What a trip!