Replacement Air intake - rear Mansory Carbon for Lamborghini Aventador Competition

Mansory Carbon Replacement Air Intake — Rear for Lamborghini Aventador Competition

Sitting at the rear quarter just aft of the door cut, this Mansory carbon replacement intake takes the place of the OEM Lamborghini panel and routes ambient air straight into the airbox plenum and engine-bay extraction zone of the 6.5L naturally aspirated V12. It is part of the wider Mansory Carbon Body Kit for Lamborghini Aventador Competition programme — the SVJ-derived carbon dress for the Aventador silhouette. The Aventador uses paired rear quarter scoops by design: each side feeds induction and thermal-management plumbing for the V12 dry-sump architecture, and the panels are mirrored for visual and aerodynamic balance. This card covers the standard-size replacement; the larger throat option is listed under the BIG variant slug. Owners reach for this piece when they want richer induction acoustics, OEM-correct geometry, and the unmistakable autoclave weave Mansory layers across the Carbonado language.

Construction & Materials

The shell is laid as 3K twill prepreg over a CNC-trimmed mandrel, with a 2K plain-weave inner laminate where the duct curves toward the airbox throat. Cure is autoclave at controlled ramp, then UV-stable clear lacquer for lacquered orders or matte top-coat for stealth specs. Hardware reuses the original Lamborghini fixings; no chassis modification is required.

• Outer skin: 3K twill prepreg carbon fibre, autoclave-cured
• Inner duct laminate: 2K plain-weave for smoother flow surface
• Wall thickness: 1.6–2.2 mm depending on zone
• Unit weight: roughly 0.9–1.2 kg per side, panel only
• Finish options: high-gloss lacquer, satin, full matte, raw weave
• Mounting: OEM Lamborghini clips and threaded inserts retained
• UV stabilisers in lacquer to slow yellowing of the resin matrix
• Edges hand-finished and inspected for weave continuity at the curve

Design & Visual Function

The Aventador's rear quarter intake is one of the car's signature surfaces — a deep hexagonal mouth that breaks the long flank and signals where the V12 lives. Mansory keeps that hex geometry but tightens the radii and aligns weave so the twill diagonals run with the airflow vector rather than against the visual line of the side skirt. Under bright light the laid weave reads as a quietly directional pattern instead of a flat black hole; in shadow it pulls the eye toward the mid-engine bay through the slats.

Functionally, this duct feeds two airstreams. The primary channel directs cool ambient air toward the airbox plenum that sits over the V12; the secondary channel aids extraction of hot air from around the heads and oil-cooler. Because the Aventador is a true mid-engine V12 with substantial thermal load, the rear quarters are not decorative — they carry real induction and oil-cooling work. A clean carbon replacement that holds OEM throat dimensions keeps the factory mass-airflow calibration honest while letting the induction track sound a little crisper through the lighter, stiffer panel.

Paired-intake symmetry matters here. Aventador owners typically replace both quarters together; specifying only one side leaves a visible weave/paint mismatch on a body that the eye reads as a perfect mirror. The opposite-side card lists separately so a pair can be ordered with a single weave batch and a single lacquer flash for true colour match.

Compatibility & Fitment

Designed for the full Lamborghini Aventador family treated by the Carbon Competition kit: LP700-4, LP750-4 SV, S, SVJ and Ultimae, in both coupé and Roadster bodies. Pre-SVJ bumpers and SVJ bumpers share the rear quarter aperture geometry, so this intake bolts into both. The panel respects ALA 2.0 plumbing on SVJ — the active-aero ducting runs centrally and is untouched by the quarter intakes. OEM oil-cooler hoses, airbox snorkel, and any owner-fitted intake sensors retain factory routing. Parking-sensor cut-outs and clip locations match the Lamborghini service drawing, so no trim modification is needed.

Installation & Reversibility

This is one of the simpler bolt-on items in the Mansory Aventador Competition catalogue. Budget around 45–75 minutes per side for a careful installer: remove the OEM intake by releasing factory clips and the inner threaded fastener accessed from the wheel arch liner, transfer any retained gasket or foam strip, dry-fit the carbon panel, verify the duct lip seats against the airbox snorkel collar, then torque to spec. Total install time for the pair is normally well under three hours including alignment checks. The job is fully reversible — the OEM panel can be refitted without trace because no body cutting, gluing or substrate modification is involved. For lacquered specs, store the original panel in a padded box so resale specifications can be returned to factory spec on demand. A Lamborghini-certified body shop is preferred for paint-matched specs; an experienced detailer can handle raw-weave or matte fits.

Pairing within the Mansory Aventador Competition programme

This standard rear intake forms a natural set with its larger sibling and with the front feed and side-window slat. Recommended companions:

• Replacement Big Air intake — rear — the wider-throat option for owners chasing more aggressive duct presence at the same paired quarter location.
• Replacement Air intake — front — front-end carbon feed for radiator and front brake-cooling, completing the airflow visual front-to-rear.
• Air intake — side window — the upper side-glass scoop that carries weave continuity from the rear quarter up the C-pillar line.

Together these pieces hold a single visual rhythm of carbon ducting across both flanks of the car, while each one performs its own thermal or induction job.

Maintenance & Durability

Lacquered weave is robust but not invincible. Wash with pH-neutral shampoo and a plush mitt; never use alkaline degreasers, ammonia-based glass cleaners, or abrasive sponges on the panel face — they soften the lacquer and dull the weave clarity within months. A quartz-based ceramic coating gives the longest-lasting protection against UV yellowing, brake-dust acid bite and tar staining, and resists the heat soak that the rear quarters see in stop-and-go traffic when the V12 is dumping load to the oil-cooler. Carnauba waxes look beautiful for a weekend and need re-application; ceramic is the right answer here. The duct interior is unlacquered and benefits from an annual compressed-air blow-out to clear road grit, plus a visual check of the inner lip where the panel meets the airbox snorkel collar. Stone chips on the leading lower lip can be repaired with localised resin touch-in and lacquer respray; full panel re-spray is rarely necessary.

Lead Time & Warranty

Manufacturing runs in Mansory's bespoke autoclave shop on order. Lead time is normally 4–8 weeks from confirmed weave and finish spec to despatch, depending on factory loading and lacquer queue. Warranty covers manufacturing defects and laminate integrity for 12 months from delivery; cosmetic damage from stone strike, chemical attack, or poor wash technique is excluded.

FAQ

Q: Does this fit a pre-SVJ Aventador, or only SVJ and Ultimae?
A: It fits the full LP700-4 / LP750-4 SV / S / SVJ / Ultimae range in both coupé and Roadster — the rear quarter aperture is shared across the family.

Q: Should I order one or two?
A: Almost everyone orders the pair. The Aventador's rear quarters are visibly mirrored, and a single carbon side against an OEM-painted opposite reads as unfinished from any three-quarter angle.

Q: How is this different from the BIG variant?
A: This is the OEM-throat replacement — same opening dimensions as the factory panel, just in autoclave carbon. The BIG variant has a larger, more aggressive mouth and a different inner duct geometry; it is sold under its own slug.

Q: Does it change the V12 induction sound?
A: Subtly, yes. The lighter, stiffer panel resonates differently than the OEM piece, and many owners report a slightly crisper top-end induction roar. Bottom-end note is unchanged.

Q: Will it interfere with ALA 2.0 on the SVJ?
A: No. ALA 2.0 ducting runs centrally over the engine and through the rear-wing column. The quarter intakes are independent and untouched by ALA flap actuation.

Q: Can I keep the panel raw without lacquer?
A: Yes. Raw-weave is a popular spec on this part. It needs slightly more attentive ceramic protection because resin UV degradation is more visible without a clear-coat veil, but the look is exceptional.

Pair this rear quarter feed with the front intake and side-window scoop to walk a single carbon language down the entire flank. To order, ask for weave samples, or build a paired weave-batch for true side-to-side colour match: WhatsApp +44 7488 818 747 or [email protected].