Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
Probably the last escalation stage of the Lamborghini Aventador is named SVJ and made headlines even before today’s world premiere during Monterey Car Week. With a near-series prototype, the Italians lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6:44,97 minutes, setting a new record for street-legal cars. However, this record is not without controversy, since in the published onboard video only the current time, but no further data like speed or revs are displayed. Historically, the abbreviation ‘SV’ for ‘Super Veloce’ (super fast) already describes the absolute top versions of Lamborghini’s portfolio. The addition ‘J’ (Jota) was used for the first time at a unique Miura and later once for a few cars of the Diablo range. It marks the absolute range-topping model with even better performance than the already known Aventador SV.
To prove this in every way, the Italians first took the naturally aspirated, 6.5 liter V12 engine into consideration. Specially fine-tuned it now delivers 566 kW/770 hp and applies 720 newtonmeters of torque to the crankshaft. The seven-speed sequential gearbox stays as well as the permanent all-wheel drive system. As a result, the supercar accelerates to 100 kph in 2.8 and to 200 kph in 8.6 seconds and is able to reach more than 350 kph. The braking distance from 100 kph is said to be 30 meters.
Compared to the current Aventador S, the SVJ looks much wilder and more aggressive. As always with Lamborghini, the design was based on the principle ‘form follows function’, whereby the car generates 40 percent more downforce on both axles compared to its predecessor, the Aventador SV, while at the same time reducing air resistance by one percent. As in the smaller Huracán Performante, the larger V12 supercar now also uses the active aerodynamic system AL in its newest version ALA 2.0.
At the front, the car shows a completely new bumper design with laterally integrated fins and two new air outlets in front of the bonnet. Further down sits the new splitter like a floating element. Also the sills are redesigned, with Lamborghini’s Y-design coming into its own. While directly the front wheels air fins calm the air flow, larger air intakes behind the doors help to get more cooling air to the engine. Particularly striking are the changes on the rear area, starting with the carbon hood with central glass view to the motor and ending with aerodynamic elements, so the rear wing with ALA 2.0 and curved side end plates, a little reminiscent of the Veneno, as well as the bigger diffusor with six vertical fins.
In addition to the normal Aventador SVJ, that is limited to 900 copies worldwide and available from 349,116 euros plus taxes in Europe, Lamborghini also offers the strongly limited Aventador SVJ 63 with only 63 cars worldwide. The number refers to the founding year of the sports car brand. The lower area is painted in the color choice of the customers, while roof, sills and some more details show matte bare carbon, while the number 63 is shown on various places. The presentation car on the press pictures also received golden accent lines.
Inside, all Aventador SVJs receive a driver-centered cockpit with digital display behind the steering wheel. In addition to the three driving modes ‘Strada’, ‘Sport’ and ‘Corsa’, there is the ‘Ego’ mode, which allows an own setup. At no extra charge an infotainment system with navigation function and Apple CarPlay is also available, as well as a telemetry system that records lap times, driving datas and track performance. In terms of colors, the customization program Ad Personam makes every wish possible.
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