Final Aventadors ended up on the bottom of the ocean after a ship carrying 4,000 supercars sunk so Lamborghini decided to take bold action
Published on Oct 02, 2026 at 9:41 AM (UTC-4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Oct 02, 2026 at 9:50 AM (UTC-4)
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Ben Thompson
When the final Aventadors ended up at the bottom of the ocean, Lamborghini decided to take decisive action to set things right.
The Felicity Ace ship sank back in February 2022 and it took 4,000 supercars down with it.
After catching fire and sinking near Portugal, it left many expensive cars lying on the ocean floor, including the last Lamborghini Aventadors.
But that’s not where the story ended, thanks to the Italian marque’s efforts.
The Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae is a car with undeniable aura
The Ultimae was the curtain call of the decade-long Aventador line, and what a way to go out with a bang.
It was a true ‘passing of the torch’ moment, representing Lamborghini’s transition from a naturally aspirated V12 car into a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Originally, this would be limited to 600 units, made up of 350 Coupes and 250 Roadsters.
But 15 of those units ended up not making it to their owners when the Felicity Ace disaster happened.
How the Felicity Ace sank
The Felicity Ace caught fire and sank to the bottom of the Atlantic with almost 4,000 VW Group supercars on board in 2022.
On board were Audis, Porsches, Bentleys, and Lamborghinis.
Among the lost cars were the 15 Lamborghini Aventador Ultimaes heading to customers in North America.
The whole thing was devastating, for both Lamborghini – having invested so many labor hours into the cars – and the owners waiting in the US.
That explains why Lamborghini took an unprecedented decision.
Lamborghini responded in a truly commendable way
Lamborghini’s CEO Stephan Winkelmann confirmed that each of the Aventadors that had been lost at sea would be rebuilt.
Other Lamborghinis onboard the Felicity Ace, like the Huracán and Urus, were also included in this effort.
It was no small feat either, as the production line had to be reorganized, materials had to be replenished, and a busy schedule had to be rearranged.
But true to its word, Lamborghini fulfilled every single order.
One Florida man was particularly grateful about this effort.
YouTuber Exotic Car Hacks said: “Lucky for me, Lamborghini was very kind and decided to remake me a car even though they had already shut down the plant.”
“This incident forced them to basically reopen the plant.”
While it may not have been the ideal way to bid farewell to the Aventador, at least there was a happy ending of sorts.
Timeline of the Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae
July 7, 2021: The Aventadro LP 780-4 Ultimae is unveiled as the grand finale of the Aventador line.
July 8 – 11, 2021: The Ultimae makes its grand debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Late 2021: Assembly of customer-spec Ultimae Coupés and Roadsters begins at the Sant’Agata Bolognese factory in Italy, with the initial allocations rapidly selling out worldwide.
February 16, 2022: The cargo ship Felicity Ace catches fire and later sinks off the coast of the Azores. On board are 15 customer-ordered Aventador Ultimae models bound for North America, seemingly ending their production run prematurely.
March 2022: Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann confirms the company will fulfill all 15 lost Ultimae units.
April 19, 2022: The final built-for-allocation Aventador Ultimae Coupé sells at a RM Sotheby’s auction for $1.6 million.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
