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Londoner demonstrates how to catch air in a $400,000 Lamborghini Aventador

We’ve all seen cars go off some sweet jumps with varied results. We’ve never seen, though, a Lamborghini take flight without any sort of ramp or washed-out bridge.

That, however, is exactly what happened to a man in downtown London when he hit a Mazda turning into the lane … and then a parked BMW.

While it was stupid to think that he could squeeze his $400,000 wide-body Lambo past traffic in a car-riddled English street, at least he kept his foot in it.

I do love how the first guy to the scene grabs the statuesque blond from the passenger seat. I think I would, too.

Thankfully, no one was reported hurt. The Aventador – and the driver’s ego – were not so lucky, though.

Nick Jaynes
Nick Jaynes is the Automotive Editor for Digital Trends. He developed a passion for writing about cars working his way…
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