The new Lambo also benefits from carbon-ceramic brakes, dual front, side and knee airbags, traction and electronic stability control, bi-xenon headlights, rain-sensing wipers, a rear-view camera, front and rear park sensors as well as electronically controlled rear spoiler and side air intakes.

Inside, you’ll find a leather-trimmed cockpit with navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port with iPod integration, an on-board computer, power and heated seats with four upholstery options including bicolour leather or Alcantara, climate control, keyless entry and start. The steering wheel can be wrapped in suede or perforated leather, your choice. Visually, the overall appearance looks light-years ahead of the Murciélago’s.

Inside, you’ll find a leather-trimmed cockpit with navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port with iPod integration and more. (Photo: Mathieu St-Pierre/Auto123.com)

The Aventador sports a sleek, wedge-shaped body that takes styling cues from the very rare Reventón, including the extrusive air intake ducts beneath the headlights and symmetrical creases all around as well as over the roofline. The engine is neatly exposed under a transparent hood, while a variety of paint colours and finishes (solid, metallic, pearl effect and matte) are available. The scissor doors remain as a throwback to the Countach.

The Lamborghini Aventador should arrive in North America at the end of summer 2011, set to rival the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. Since you’re probably dying to know, it will start at $379,700 USD.