I finally found some time to sit my rear down and write this review. The car in question is the latest Lamborghini from the AUTOart brand, the 1:18 Aventador LP750-4 SV. The car itself needs no introduction; this is the SV or Superveloce, and the 6th variant (if I’m not mistaken) of the Aventador Lamborghini from the franchise. AUTOart’s version is the first in composite, past models were completed in good old diecast.
From an exterior point of view I went with the newly available Blu LeMans exterior. Two reasons, it looks great and I love Blue on sport cars! Execution of the paint overall is real good. There are some less than desirable areas, air intakes for example, but nothing that really detracts from the overall fit and finish.
If you read my past reviews I wasn’t sold on AUTOart’s paint techniques on their early models. I would hope they listened to criticism and made adjustments. It seems they have, as the last models to arrive from their composite line have definitely improved.
The body lines of the Aventador SV seem to mirror the original 1:1 well. Carbon fibre work on the various parts are executed nicely and the weave pattern more than acceptable. Nice work AUTOart. Panel gaps and shutlines throughout are excellent on my example.
The front of the Aventador SV is aggressive in nature, and rightly so. All grilles are crafted with perforated metal grilles. Well done. Headlight detail is very good and overall fit and finish is spot on.
The rear is much the same. Full perforated grilles throughout. Two elements take centre stage is the large upper Black spoiler (fixed) and the lower quad exhaust tips. I do wish AUTOart worked a little more finesse into the overall appearance of the exhaust, given it a more metal feel. If you remember some of the older AUTOart Lamborghini’s, the Murcielago for example were so good in fact it truly looked like metal!
The front storage on the model is accessible. Beautiful engineering is used in the hinge work and strut is present for the added realism. Compartment too is fully flocked and authentic to the eyes. Operation of the hood open and close is flawless with shutlines very tight. The only down side the package seems somewhat fragile due to the composite materials. This is definitely not a toy, so I would avoid repeated open/close ventures.
The motor area on the Aventador SV is accessible too; the V12 motor from Lamborghini can be enjoyed by all. I was pleasantly surprised at the overall detail and execution; it seems AUTOart upped their game slightly on materials, textures and overall fit and finish. The excellent hinge work from the hatch open/close operation seems to be re-engineered slightly from the diecast series of Lamborghini’s. Operation again is flawless here, though as mentioned earlier I would avoid repeated operation.
The wheels on the Aventador SV are found painted in Black. Red centres and logos adorn each corner. Overall beautiful work! Though it seems placement of the logo is somewhat off centre, definitely a miss at the quality control station. Red calipers and ceramic discs complete the package, execution here is excellent.
Inside the Aventador SV features a no-nonsense interior; all elements are captured well and mirror the original 1:1. A mix of carbon fibre and various Black materials complete the package. Red lining is found in the seats. I personally love the Red grab handle on each door.
Speaking of doors the open and close operation is similar to what is utilized in their diecast series. Each is opened by pressing the operational door handle forward, then slightly pushing outwards to the release the door from the lock position. The doors themselves are spring loaded and strut supports are found, though my example did prove to have one door sit lower than the other.
The AUTOart Aventador LP750-4 SV is a beautiful example of supercar from the AUTOart brand. The move to composite from diecast isn’t too hard of a transition, well at least for me. Paint and overall exterior lines are excellent. Motor detail is superb, as well as interior. The biggest misses for me is the poorly placed logos on the wheels and the overall feel of the composite versus diecast material. The model seems fragile and possibly prone to failure? Also the question need to be asked, how will this material age through the years, and will it hold-up to the rigors of a simple open and close function? Ask me in a few years. This aside AUTOart has produced an wonder example of the Aventador LP750-4 SV, she sits proudly next to her brothers and sisters. Enjoy the pics!
Thanks for the great review and pictures. Your comment about the fragility of AA composite models has come up before. It’s encouraging to learn that AA’s composites are getting better with each new release. I have their Murcielago LP670-4 SV in turquoise.
What about the weight of the model ?
Extremely lite! I know the cube dimension is roughly the same for the box, but AUTOart must be saving large with shipping, overall weight difference between diecast and composite.
Thanks for the Review.
I also purchased exact same color and was very dis-pointed. To date, I think this is their worst plastic model. I guess reason being it was the most expensive plastic model I purchased from AA and also Diecast version of Aventador is such a great model. Biggest let down for me was overall quality of the model. Some of the wheels were attached so crooked that it rubbed on the chassis and did not roll. I looked at 3 model before picking this particular model because other 3 had terrible glue run off from panel gaps. Doors and front hood did not properly worked because it was so light.
AA highlighted that plastic model’s fit and finish and panel gaps were much improved from Diecast, but just don’t see it.
Thanks for the info! I was about to order one, but not anymore. I’m not a fan of these pladyic models, but sometimes they are tempting.
I’m also ‘out’ such a shame, surely AUTOart are loosing customers with their switch to resin/plastic and I don’t believe for a minute they’re response when questioned about their new route and reasoning for using plastic……….and so expensive. Goodbye AUTOart
Bought the orange one and I am very satisfied. My model is flawless and absolutely on par with the Autoart Aventador in diecast that I also have. The SV is a bit lighter obviously but that does not bother me at all. I wanted to share my experience with this model since I have seen several negative comments. It is really sad that some experience QC issues with this model. I guess you have to see it in person before buying. Still I consider the SV by far the best AA “Composite” model. Probably like 2 notches above the previous. Hope that helps.
I’m now out, not a single one of these new ‘composite’ models will enter my collection, and to think it all started with Autoart!
I’ll hold on to my die cast collection for years to come and leave this plastic era to new entrants to the hobby.
I have known much better!
I like the Aventador SV very much. But for this price, I am out. I bought the Kyosho model in red for 90 Euro. This is a closed body but I am not willing to pay about 130 Euro more than for the Kyosho model. The same “problem” with Autoart´s composite Porsche 918. I could get one for < 200 Euro. But why paying about 200 Euro for a workable rear wing when I have the white and the Martini one from Minichamps for about 100 Euro.
My first model(I’ve only recently begin collecting) is an autoart Mclaren p1. I was shocked how little detail was put into this expensive model. I absolutely regret it and should have gone for a pagani zonda r or an koenigsegg agera. Now they are even more exclusive and rare and prices for them are climbing up fast. I did got a white huayra before it was all sold out in China, which was very good, so good that I wanted to throw the p1 out. I am not going to buy autoart composite models unless they achieve the level of detail on the huayra, or the gumpert Apollo if I was asking too much. Now I decide to keep on collecting their models from the past, which was made of actual diecast not those shitty composite. If I can get one wish from autoart company, it will be more details or switching back to diecast.
Sincerely,
Sam(My actual name)