Audi 2012 Annual Report Download - page 168

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Management Report
140 Audi Group
151 Business and underlying
situation
151 Economic environment
153 Research and development
162 Procurement
162 Production
165 Deliveries and distribution
173 Financial performance
indicators
176 Social and ecological aspects
190 Risks, opportunities
and outlook
201 Disclaimer
Lamborghini brand
The Lamborghini brand delivered a total of 2,083 (1,602) supercars to customers during
the past fiscal year. Most notably, there was a substantial increase in deliveries of the new
Lamborghini Aventador to 922 (345) models in its first full year in production. Deliveries of the
Gallardo remained stable at 1,161 (1,250) units, confirming its status as the most successful
Lamborghini model ever.
In the course of the product portfolio’s evolution, the Lamborghini brand presented a highly
exclusive one-off specimen at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in the form of the Aventador J. This is
an open-top version of the 515 kW (700 hp) Aventador LP 700-4 which has no roof, windshield
or any other windows – the most uncompromising and extreme interpretation of a roadster. The
production version of the new Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster features an extremely light two-
piece hardtop made from carbon fiber that can be stowed away in the trunk. The 12-cylinder
engine with an output of 515 kW (700 hp) catapults the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in only
three seconds. Like the enclosed version, it is capable of a top speed of 350 km/h. The new start-
stop system and cylinder deactivation at speeds of up to 135 km/h help to improve the
Aventador’s efficiency.
Lamborghini showcased the improved Gallardo models at the Paris Motor Show in September
2012.
At the Auto China in Beijing, Lamborghini hinted at a possible car line in the SUV segment with
its Urus SUV study. This concept car has four spacious seats, a variable trunk, substantial ground
clearance and all-wheel drive. It thus combines everyday suitability and versatility with superb
driving dynamics. An output of around 440 kW (600 hp) and an especially low weight achieved
thanks to innovative lightweight technologies make this car exceptionally enjoyable to drive,
while keeping its CO2 emissions moderate.
LAMBORGHINI URUS
Other Volkswagen Group brands
In the 2012 fiscal year the sales companies VOLKSWAGEN GROUP ITALIA S.P.A., Verona (Italy),
Audi Volkswagen Korea Ltd., Seoul (South Korea), Audi Volkswagen Middle East FZE, Dubai
(United Arab Emirates) and AUDI SINGAPORE PTE. LTD., Singapore (Singapore) delivered a total
of 177,106 (207,753) vehicles of other Volkswagen Group brands to customers.
Urus
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