First unveiled to the world at the Geneva Motor Show in March, Lamborghini’s new Aventador LP700-4 supercar is now headed for the Australian International Motor Show which opens its doors in Melbourne at the beginning of next month. The new car is the successor to the Murciélago.

Named after a particularly courageous Spanish Bull, the Aventador LP700-4 is equipped with a new 6.5-litre V12 engine and produces 515kW of power and 690Nm of torque. The coupe, complete with the Lamborghini scissor doors, has been described as an avant-garde work of art with its extreme razor sharp lines and taut surfaces.

Inspiration from the world of aeronautics is evident from the front spoiler to the rear diffuser on the exterior while the interior boasts a next generation TFT-LCD instrument display.

The carbon fibre monocoque chassis ensures rigidity as well as driving precision and safety. The lightweight engineering of the monocoque ensures that the kerb weight is kept to 1575kg resulting in some mind blowing performance figures. Through its permanent four wheel drive system the 7-speed Aventador accelerates at 0-100km/h in 2.9 seconds and has a top speed of 350km/h.

"The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is two generations ahead in terms of design and technology." Andrew Smith, managing director of Lamborghini Melbourne said after driving the car recently on the Vallelunga circuit near Rome. "The Aventador is a truly exceptional package of design, style and technical perfection. Its performance is simply astonishing and is unrivalled in the super sports car arena." Mr Smith continued. "The Aventador looks amazing in photographs, but this is nothing to seeing it in person. I’m sure the visitors to the Australian International Motor Show are going to love it."

Australian International Motor Show event director Russ Tyrie says that the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is the sort of vehicle that motor shows are traditionally about. "There is no greater drawcard for a motor show than a spectacular, brand new, never-seen-in-Australia super sports car" Mr Tyrie said. "To have such an important and impressive supercar unveiled locally so soon after its global unveiling is very exciting for the Australian International Motor Show." The Australian International Motor Show will opens at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre at 6pm on July 1.