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It was back in June that Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann confirmed an open-top version of the Aventador LP 750-4 SuperVeloce was coming, and now the beast has made its debut on the lawns of the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Unfortunately, Aventador SV Roadsters will be a rare sight as just 500 examples will be built for worldwide consumption, 100 less than the coupe which managed to sell out within weeks of its debut at March’s Geneva Motor Show. Pricing is yet to be announced but expect a hefty premium on the $493,069 you had to pay for the coupe.
Other than the price, open-top design and greater exclusivity, there isn’t much separating the Aventador SV Roadster from its coupe sibling. Power in both comes from a 739-hosepower 6.5-liter V-12, allowing for 0-60 mph acceleration in under 3.0 seconds and a top speed approaching 220 mph.
The dry weight of the roadster is approximately 3,472 pounds, which makes it about 110 lbs heavier than the coupe, and its removable roof is a simple two-piece design that snaps into place. It’s made from carbon fiber, naturally.
The Aventador SV is one of the fastest cars in production. It managed to lap the Nürburgring in under seven minutes, and in our own test drive we found it to be surprisingly sharp and responsive despite the Aventador's reputation for being a brute of a supercar. The performance of the open-top version should be just as exhilarating.
Automobili Lamborghini presents the Aventador Miura Homage, a special edition of the current Aventador coupe that pays tribute to the Miura, the forerunner of all V12 Lamborghini super sports cars in its 50th anniversary year. Just 50 units of the car will be produced, the majority of which have already been sold, available in selected markets worldwide.
Created by Lamborghini’s Ad Personam studio, the Aventador Miura Homage reflects the colors and specifications of original Miura models. The upper body in one color is complemented by the lower body and sill in a contrasting tone. The original Miura was produced in a plethora of color and trims, often to the particular specification of a client, with six of the most iconic solid and metallic colorways selected for the Aventador Miura Homage including Rosso Arancio Miura (solid color); Verde Scandal (solid); and Blu Tahiti (metallic).
The Aventador exterior’s homage to the Miura continues with 20”/21” Dione rims in either matt silver or gold. A metallic Miura badge on the side and black Lamborghini logo on the rear, together with a limited edition plate positioned inside the car clearly denominates the Aventador Miura Homage.
Two internal color options are offered, in full Nero Ade or Terra Emilia leather with tone-on-tone stitching and carbon fiber package as standard. The Miura 50th logo is stitched into the upper part of the seats in gold or silver to reflect the car’s livery, and the ‘Lamborghini’ lettering embroidered on the leather dashboard.
The Aventador Miura Homage’s V12, 6.5 l engine produces 700 hp at 8,250 rpm and maximum torque of 690 Nm at 5,500 rpm. Accelerating from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 2.9 seconds, the Aventador Miura Homage has a top speed of 350 Km/h (217 mph).
The Aventador Miura Homage will be shown as part of Automobili Lamborghini’s celebrations for the Miura’s 50th anniversary at events during 2016, and the first time at Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK from 23 to 26 June.
May we humbly present to you the brand new Lamborghini Aventador S. It is here, it is yellow, and it is fast. We are informed it represents a new benchmark for the Aventador, and thus we must take you through its myriad updates.
First up, and most importantly, is more power. That 6.5-litre V12 now kicks out 730bhp - up from the ‘regular’ Aventador’s 691bhp, but a fraction down on the madcap Aventador SV’s 740bhp - thanks to optimised valve timing.
The redline has been shifted up to 8,500rpm for good measure, and whereso delivered to all four wheels through that seven-speed gearbox, will kick the Lambo from 0-62mph in 2.9s and onto a top speed of 217mph. The exhaust is also 20 per cent lighter than before, which of course, means all sorts of good things related to noise.
Oh yes, all four wheels. The next most important update to this Lambo is the four-wheel-steering system we first saw on the banzai Centenario; the first time it’s been put on a production Lambo. The front axle gets Lambo’s dynamic steering setup, but at the rear there are two separate actuators with five-millisecond-quick adjustments, responding to the driver’s steering input.
At low speeds, the front wheels face in the opposite direction to the rears, to virtually reduce the wheelbase, while at high speeds, all wheels have the same angle for better stability. When we tested it on a prototype SV with this RWS system - on a track, naturally - we said at the time that it “makes a huge difference to the car’s stability, predictability and so your confidence, commitment and speed grow.” Good.
This S also gets updated suspension with revised kinematics for that four-wheel-steer tech, new geometry, a new ‘real-time’ variable damping system and new rear springs. The ESC has also been recalibrated to be faster, and is said to provide “improved adhesion detection” to help maximise grip in a variety of conditions. Fear not, though: the permanent four-wheel-drive setup has been retuned to cope with the rear-wheel-steer (do keep up), while still allowing “oversteer behaviour and a sporty, safe drive”. Phew.
There’s also a ‘Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Attiva’ (LDVA) control unit, to manage all of the new systems. Essentially it’s the Aventador S’s Big Brain, using sensors all over the car to determine the best set-up for all conditions. You can choose from four chassis modes that changes the torque/ESC interface - Sport, Strada, Corsa and Ego (the latter being of course, individual). It’s Sport you want, as that sends 90 per cent of the torque to the rear for full on helmsmithery.
The new tyres come courtesy of Pirelli (P Zeros), while you get carbon ceramic brakes as standard (400mm up front, 380mm at the back). Aventador fans will no doubt spot the new nose and bigger front splitter, two new air ducts in the front bumper, a new black rear diffuser with fins, and the three single exit exhausts tips. All in, there’s 130 per cent more front downforce than the regular Aventador, with more than 50 per cent with the wing set to max attack, and 400 per cent in low drag mode.
Woah. Step inside, and you’ll notice a new TFT digital dash, Apple CarPlay as standard, and the option of adding a telemetry system (lap times, trip data and so forth). There’s also the option of emptying your wallet in Lamborghini’s Ad Personam customisation programme. Spec wisely, young Jedi…
When it lands in the UK next year, it’ll cost £225,955 (without tax). Considering all the SVs have sold out, and the Centenario is a no-go for you, perhaps this is the Aventador you need…
Lamborghini has released its latest raging bull, in the form of the new 2017 Aventador S. It’s a more powerful, more advanced take on the Aventador and benefits from a range of upgrades, including four-wheel steering.
‘This is the next-generation Aventador, as well as the expression of new technological and performance milestones in super sports car development,’ says Lamborghini boss Stefano Domenicali.
So, this is an all-new Aventador?
No. Consider it a heavy reworking of the Aventador, which was first unveiled in 2011. Key updates include reworked aerodynamics, more power, upgraded suspension systems and – most prominently – the adoption of four-wheel steering.
The launch of this car marks Lamborghini’s first use of four-wheel steering in a series production car; previously, it has featured in the likes of the limited-edition Centenario.
What’s changed externally?
The new Aventador S benefits from a host of exterior tweaks, all aimed at improving the car’s aerodynamics. Changes include new air ducts, a sharper nose and a deeper front splitter.
Lamborghini’s even managed to include a few nods to the past, including slightly Countach-aping rear wheel arch profiles.
Out back you’ll find a new black diffuser, and a rather slick triple-exit exhaust system.
What about the powerplant?
You can breathe a sigh of relief, for one thing, as the fabled 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 remains. It’s some 40bhp up on its predecessor, though, thanks to modifications to the Aventador’s variable valve timing and variable intake systems.
As before, the V12 features cylinder deactivation – which shuts off one bank – and a stop-start system. Lamborghini’s upped the S’s rev limiter, however, from 8350rpm to 8500rpm – so make a beeline for those tunnels...
Is it any quicker?
Predictably, Lamborghini’s well into the land of diminishing returns; the new Aventador S, despite more power, matches the 2.9sec 0-62mph time of other Aventadors.
Its top speed remains pegged at 217mph, too – no doubt there’s a little increased drag from the cooling and aerodynamic changes, and gearing may also be a restricting factor.What about the chassis and steering?
It sounds like Lamborghini’s put in a lot of effort to improve the Aventador’s dynamics. It features four-wheel steering, improving agility at lower speeds and stability at higher speeds, for starters.
The suspension system has also been comprehensively overhauled, with new geometry settings, while the stability control and driving modes have been reworked.
Any other upgrades?
Lamborghini has fitted the Aventador S with specially developed Pirelli P Zero tyres, a new TFT digital dashboard and Apple CarPlay. A telemetry system is also offered as an option, for those drivers intending to spend plenty of time on track.
How much will it set me back?
The new Lamborghini Aventador S will cost £225,955, excluding local taxes – meaning the final UK price should be in the region of £271,000. Deliveries will begin in spring 2017.
2017 Lamborghini Aventador S technical specifications
Chassis Carbonfibre monocoque with aluminium subframes
Body Carbonfibre decklid, aluminium bonnet, doors and front wings, composite rear panels
Suspension Double wishbone all round, push rod mangetorheological dampers
Brakes 6-piston front calipers with 400x38mm carbon-ceramic discs, 4-piston rear calipers with 380x38mm carbon-ceramic discs
Steering Servotronic with Lamborghini rear-wheel steering
Tyres Pirelli P Zero 255/30 ZR20 front, 355/25 ZR21 rear
At low speeds, the front wheels face in the opposite direction to the rears, to virtually reduce the wheelbase, while at high speeds, all wheels have the same angle for better stability.
this is almost verbatim for the Prelude systems from the 80's. Hehe
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SuperVeloce Roadster Revealed
this is almost verbatim for the Prelude systems from the 80's. Hehe