Six months after unveiling the
Aventador, plans for a roadster version were leaked by the U.S. EPA after
it included the model on a data sheet on its website. Lamborghini officially
unveiled the Aventador J to the world at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The
roofless and windowless concept car uses the same V12 engine as the standard
Aventador, producing 700 hp through a lightweight seven-speed automated
transmission. The car does not have air conditioning or radio to save further
weight for a total of 3,472 pounds (1,575 kg). The car presented at
the Geneva show was the only unit to be produced, and was sold for US$2.8
million. Another Limited Edition model was made for Sheikh Al Yahiya and was
sold at an unknown price. The car was specially made for a close relation.
The J designation was thought to have come from Appendix J in
the FIA rulebook that describes the technical specifications of race
cars. However during an interview with designer Filippo Perini, it was
revealed that the 'J' actually stands for Jota, in reference to a 1970s one off
Lamborghini Miura Jota which also confirmed the FIA's Appendix J regulations.
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