Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae
The Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae is the swan song of an era. Unveiled in 2021, it is the final version of the Aventador and, more significantly, the last Lamborghini to be powered solely by a naturally aspirated V12 engine without any form of electrification. The name 'Ultimae' — Latin for 'the ultimate' — is entirely appropriate.
The Ultimae combines the best elements of the Aventador S and SVJ into a single, definitive package. The 6.5-liter V12 produces 780 horsepower at 8,500 rpm — 10 hp more than the SVJ — making it the most powerful naturally aspirated Aventador ever. Torque remains at 720 Nm. The engine retains the individual throttle bodies and intoxicating exhaust note that have defined the Aventador since 2011.
Unlike the stripped-back SVJ, the Ultimae is configured more as a grand tourer. It uses the Aventador S's more compliant suspension calibration and the S's lighter, less aggressive aerodynamic package — though with revised settings for the four-wheel steering and LDVI (Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata) vehicle dynamics system. The result is a car that combines the SVJ's power with greater everyday usability and refinement.
The exterior design bridges the Aventador S and SVJ, with unique Ultimae-specific details including a revised front splitter, specific side intakes, and a new rear diffuser. The signature Aventador scissor doors, angular lines, and dramatic proportions are retained. Each Ultimae received an individual numbered plaque.
The interior features premium leather and Alcantara trim with specific Ultimae stitching and branding. The dashboard and center console follow the standard Aventador layout, with the fighter-jet-style flip-up start button cover remaining one of the most theatrical ignition rituals in the automotive world.
Mechanically, the Ultimae retains the Aventador's carbon fiber monocoque, 7-speed ISR single-clutch automated manual gearbox, and Haldex-type AWD system. The carbon ceramic brakes, magnetorheological dampers, and rear-wheel steering are all standard.
Lamborghini produced 350 Ultimae coupes and 250 Ultimae Roadsters — a total of 600 units. All were allocated to existing customers, and the production run sold out almost immediately upon announcement. With a list price of approximately $509,900, the Ultimae was positioned between the standard Aventador S and the SVJ, offering a compelling blend of performance and livability.
The Aventador Ultimae holds a bittersweet significance. It marks the end of Lamborghini's pure naturally aspirated V12 lineage — a tradition that stretches from the 350 GT in 1964 through the Miura, Countach, Diablo, Murcielago, and Aventador. Its successor, the Revuelto, adds a trio of electric motors to the V12, entering a new era of hybridization. The Ultimae is thus the last of its kind — a pure, unfiltered twelve-cylinder Lamborghini, and its rarity and historical significance ensure it will be a cornerstone of future Lamborghini collections.
The Aventador Ultimae is a highly collectible final-edition Lamborghini. All 600 units were pre-sold, so only the secondary market is available. Values have appreciated significantly from list price. Specification matters: unique Ad Personam colors and the coupe body style are generally more desirable. Low-mileage examples with unique specifications command the highest prices. Service requirements follow standard Aventador practice — annual service $4,000-$6,000. The ISR gearbox clutch may need replacement depending on driving style ($8,000-$12,000). As the last pure NA V12 Lamborghini, the Ultimae has strong long-term collectibility potential. Values: $700,000-$1,100,000+ for coupes. Roadsters command similar prices. The car is too recent for significant mechanical issues.
350 coupes and 250 Roadsters produced — total of 600 units. All were pre-sold before public delivery began. The Ultimae combined the SVJ's 780 hp engine with the Aventador S's more road-oriented setup. Each car received a numbered plaque. The Ultimae was the last production car to roll off the Aventador production line in Sant'Agata Bolognese. The final Aventador ever built (chassis #10,000+) was an Ultimae Roadster.