2013 Lamborghini Aventador to feature multi-cylinder deactivation

Auto Motor and Sport Sweden has obtained documents that reveal the 2013 Lamborghini Aventador will come equipped with a multi-cylinder displacement system that deactivates six-cylinders when they aren't needed.

The system will reportedly be standard and paired with engine start/stop technology. When the driver hits the accelerator, the engine will react in just 180 milliseconds. Interestingly, it will be powered by a capacitor instead of a battery which saves approximately 3 kg (7 lbs).

Thanks to all these changes, the Aventador will reportedly average 16.0 L/100km (14.7 mpg US / 17.6 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 370 g/km. This compares to the current model's rating of 17.2 L/100km (13.7 mpg US / 16.4 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 398 g/km.

Besides the fuel-saving technologies, the Aventador will be equipped with stiffer springs and retuned dampers that will deliver a more comfortable driving experience. There will also be higher quality switchgear, a revised instrument cluster (that enlarges the numbers on the speedometer) and a variety of carbon fiber accessories.

The 2013 Aventador will likely be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show.

Source [Automotorsport]

 

Cool..^^ but remind me Porsche haha

 

Why? What is the fvcking point? You don't buy a 12 cylinder car for the great fuel economy.

 

You do if you want to be able to sell the car in certain markets; pretty sure in the next few years ALL automakers will need to meet a 32MPG fleet average.

For Lambo.... and Ferrari... that's gonna be tough.

 

Why not get better mpg if you can as long as it doesn't affect performance?

 

Lambo is part of vag so that won't be a problem. Ferrari owned by fiat so agin they will be covered.

 

I want my Aventador powered with Spider Monkey's.

 

and ground-up baby seals.

 

Thanks for the post, spruced it up for you and added source.

 

naww, leave the baby seals alive. They'll play with the Spider Monkey's lol