This Diamond Covered Lamborghini Got Absolutely Destroyed
It’s never fun to total your expensive supercar. But getting into a collision in your Swarovski-encrusted Lambo? That can be very unpleasant.
Written by Tom Hindle
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
The word "Lamborghini" already means high-end luxury and performance (and sky-high prices). Now think, "diamond Lamborghini," and you wouldn't be alone if phrases like "over the top" or questions like, "why is that even necessary?" come to mind. Now imagine you had one. You'd be wise to keep it in a garage or private showroom somewhere rather than drive it around and risk it getting wrecked, right?
Unfortunately, the owner of a diamond Lamborghini took it on the road, where it was totaled. Here’s how it happened.
What exactly is a "Diamond Lamborghini?"
First of all, the Italian automaker Lamborghini does not actually manufacture a diamond Lamborghini sports car. Rather, a rather extravagant owner customized their Lamborghini Aventador by encrusting it with two million Swarovski crystals.
The modified Aventador belongs to Russian model Daria Radionova, who paid a London-based aftermarket manufacturer to cover her Aventador in the crystals. It took them 700 hours to do so, but the result is pretty impressive.
The customization does indeed create the impression that Radionova's Lamborghini is covered with diamonds—although her modification is significantly cheaper than purchasing real diamonds.
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It's not like the
Aventador
needs to be spruced up. Fully equipped, the Aventador sports exquisite exterior carbon fiber detailing, as well as leather upholstered performance seats and a premium sound system inside.And the performance matches the extravagant interior. The Aventador pairs a 6.5-liter V-12 engine with a seven-speed single-clutch automated manual transmission. The S model produces 730 hp and 509 lb-ft of torque, while the SVJ increases that to 760 hp and 531 lb-ft, respectively.
An Aventador will take you to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, and if you keep pressing the gas, by the time you hit a quarter mile, you'll be driving over 135 mph. You'll be able to max out above 217 mph.
It's not especially fuel-efficient, at an estimated 8/15 mpg city/highway. But chances are Aventador buyers aren't using the supercar to grab groceries. It's meant for a track or to be driven slowly and shown off. In Radionova's case, it's probably more the former than the latter, which helps put her aftermarket modifications in context.
How did the Diamond Lamborghini get totaled?
Radionova has something of a history of taking her cars out in public for display. According to
NDTV
, she's previously shelled out big bucks to have a Mercedes and a Lamborghini Huracan EVO covered with the crystals as well.Radionova had parked her Aventador on a street in South Kensington, London. Unfortunately, a blue Vauxhall Zafira smashed into the back of her car and took off. The left rear side of the car was completely smashed, rendering the car unsafe to drive. Radionova was not in the car at the time of the accident.
Shortly after learning of the crash, Radionova hopped on her Instagram account and had some choice words for the driver. She also offered a reward worth over $6,700 for information leading to their arrest.
Covering the Diamond Lamborghini's damage
While a Lamborghini Aventador could be covered by a fairly standard insurance policy, Radionova's had extensive aftermarket modifications. She likely had a modified
car insurance
policy that not only covered the cost of the damage to the base vehicle but also the cost of re-customizing the car. While her damages will likely be covered, this hit-and-run points out the importance of having the right insurance coverage. Whether you're driving a used sedan or a diamond-encrusted supercar, you need coverage that will make you whole when an accident occurs.
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