Lamborghini Aventador Replacement Spied With Wild Exhaust Pipes

As the last units of the Aventador LP780-4 Ultimae roll out of the Sant’Agata production line signaling the end of an era, Lamborghini engineers are tirelessly working on the brand’s next flagship supercar, which is expected to feature a plug-in hybrid V12 powertrain. While we had already seen an Aventador-bodied mule testing, our spy photographers just sent us photos of the next big Lambo under heavy camouflage, showing some pretty wild exhaust pipes.

The prototype was spotted inside the Sant’Agata Bolognese factory area, and despite the heavy camouflage, we can see that it is quite different from its predecessor. First of all, the hexagonal-shaped dual exhaust pipes are mounted too high on the rear end, seemingly on the same level as the taillights. For a good measure, this is higher from the track-focused Aventador LP770-4 SVJ, the limited-production Sián FKP 37, and even the track-only Essenza SCV12.

Other differences include the scissor-doors which appear to be larger and less sculpted than before, the door-mounted mirrors, and the smaller side intakes. We can also see a quite aggressive design for the diffuser that is hiding under the covers. As with every Lamborghini flagship, the new model will retain the signature wedge shape and the angular surfacing.

The new supercar will likely introduce a new carbon-fiber monocoque that is expected to be used from many different variants and limited-edition specials. The same happened with its predecessor, which spawned many different versions in its decade-long lifespan (LP700-4, LP750-4 SV, Aventador S LP740-4, LP770-4 SVJ, and LP780-4 Ultimae) while serving as a base for many other supercars (Veneno, Centenario, SC18 Alston, Sián FKP 37, Essenza SCV12, SC20, and Countach LPI 800-4).

The main focus of the new model will be the brand-new mid-mounted V12 engine combined with a plug-in hybrid setup. Earlier this year, Lamborghini’s CEO Stephan Winkelman said that: “The technology is different, it’s a completely new engine, a completely new drivetrain, a new battery, everything is completely new”.

This will be Lamborghini’s sixth V12-powered series production flagship after the Miura, Countach, Diablo, Murcielago, and Aventador, and the first one to be electrified. The official launch is expected in 2023, following the facelifted Urus that will debut in 2022. By 2024, the models will be joined by the Huracan successor which will also be a plug-in hybrid, completing the electrification of the current range. Then, the first fully-electric model from Sant’Agata is expected to arrive in 2027, or 2028.