Named for a Spanish fighting bull, the Aventador was successor to Lamborghini’s flagship model, the Murcielago. By 2016, the company had sold 5,000 of these vehicles, underscoring the car’s popularity.

This mid-engine V12 was built for speed and will take from 0-100 before you can count to six Mississippi. This might have something to do with the no-nonsense 691 horsepower V12 engine. Moving through the seven gears is equally quick, requiring just 50 milliseconds to shift.

In any conversation about supercars, cars earn their street cred at Germany’s famed Nürburgring Nordschleife grand prix track. Only a few cars have ever completed the circuit in less than seven minutes. The Aventador is one of them, finishing in 6:59.73

Even the cabin and dashboard look fast, beginning with the ultra-modern center console. The various controls for audio, climate, and information are designed to minimize arm movement. Given the car’s incredible power, this makes perfect sense. It’s probably wise to keep both hands on the wheel as much as possible.

Handling is everything you could hope for as a driver. The sure-footed all-wheel drive system comes from Swedish manufacturer Haldex Traction, delivering a premium traction and handling experience. Dubbed “The Friendliest V12 Supercar in the World” by Motor Trend magazine, it’s clear that Lamborghini understands not all owners are professional drivers.

As amazing as the car is on the road, some would say the Aventador performs at its best when standing still. It’s straight-up sexy, with smooth but aggressive Italian lines all around the car. Drive this car and heads will turn. First, to see the car. Secondly, to see the driver. And finally, to see the lucky passenger. The Aventador only has room for one passenger, so choose wisely.