Lamborghini Aventador SV Review – Video

Lamborghini wasn’t calling the whole car crazy, only the acceleration, but it might as well have been. First off, the SV (which stands for “Superveloce,” or “superfast”) packs the same tune for its V-12 as did the hyperexpensive, only-three-were-sold-to-the-public Veneno. It’s Lambo’s most powerful V-12, and it leverages optimized variable valve timing, a new exhaust system, and a higher redline (now 8500 rpm, up from 8350) to raise output to 740 horsepower at 8400 rpm. Torque remains at the same level as in the non-SV Aventador: 509 lb-ft at 5500 rpm.

Helping matters is the claimed weight loss of 110 pounds. That comes courtesy of composite rear fenders and rocker panels, as well as a manually adjustable carbon-fiber wing and fixed C-pillar aero scoops in place of the electronically actuated wing and scoops on the standard Aventador. There’s also much less sound insulation and carpeting (leaving the sexy carbon-fiber structure largely exposed), plus thinly padded fixed-back carbon-fiber racing seats. Other consequential changes include the fitment of lightweight (and gorgeous) new wheels, lateral strut-type magnetic shocks (a production-car first, says Lamborghini), and variable-ratio steering that reduces lock-to-lock motion, particularly with the drive systems in the most aggressive mode, Corsa.

 

 

BASE PRICE:$493,095

ENGINE TYPE:DOHC 48-valve V-12, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement:397 cu in, 6498 cc
Power: 740 hp @ 8400 rpm
Torque: 509 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm

TRANSMISSION:7-speed automated manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 106.3 in
Length: 190.4 in
Width: 79.9 in Height: 44.7 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 4000 lb

PERFROMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 2.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 6.2 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 10.7 sec
Top speed: 220 mph