LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR S
by David Gidman
Shot by Mel Hamid on a Leica TL
Lamborghini’s flagship model the much loved
fire breathing Aventador was launched in 2012 to
replace the Murcialago. It’s supercar looks on point
with styling cues taken from the stealth bomber
has made it the supercar to be seen in for the last
6 years. In true Lamborghini V12 style it has been
the car that every boy wants a poster of on his
bedroom wall.
We have just seen the SV version. The lightweight, track focused
Aventador which was sold out before it was even officially launched with
a limited run of 600 Coupes and 500 Roadster.
So, what is going to happen with the Aventador? The Replacement is
not due till 2021 so the guy’s from Sant’Agata Bolognese have given
the Aventador a facelift. And what a facelift it is. The looks are still on
point and I feel don’t make the original version look dated. Aventador S
now has 4-wheel steering, improved downforce and a new EGO model
which allows you set the engine, transmission and steering individually.
They have also changed the exhaust so it is now much louder. Even at
20mph it sounds like you are doing 100mph in true Lamborghini style.
The Aventador’s DNA has stayed the same though, Still powered by the
normally aspirated 6.5ltr V12 but power has been dialled up to 740BHP
and this is still fed through the quirky seven-speed automated manual
transmission which can easily give unaware passengers whiplash when in
Corsa ( Italian for ‘race’) mode.
All this put together on the road has made the Aventador S a much more
dynamic car to drive almost verging on playful. This is mostly due to
the 4-wheel steering which at low speeds will move the rear wheels by
3 degrees giving the impression the Aventador is 500mm shorter which
makes it a much more agile car. At high speeds the rear wheels turn the
same way as the fronts which gives the impression the car is 700mm
longer. I have been one of the lucky few who has experienced the drive of
the new Aventador S and the difference is truly unbelievable. Lamborghini
really are riding on the crest of wave at the moment and showing the other
manufacturers the way and seem to be having real fun at the same time.
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For more information:
call David Gidman at H.R.Owen Lamborghini Manchester
on 0161 474 6730 or email [email protected]