Lamborghini has launched the Aventador S in India at Rs 5.01 Crore, ex-showroom. The S suffix pays homage to the previous Lamborghini models – Miura S and Countach S, whilst symbolizing more performance.
The Centro Stile (design center) says, it has intelligently integrated certain elements of past icons, such as the lines of rear wheel arches reminiscent of the original Countach. The front has a more aggressive nose and longer front splitter for better aerodynamic efficiency, improved engine cooling and increased cooling to the radiators. Two air ducts in the side of the front bumper reduce aerodynamic interference from the front tires and optimize wake flow to the rear radiator.
The rear of the Aventador S is dominated by a black diffuser, which is available in carbon fiber on request, is characterized by a number of vertical fins that help reduce drag through pressure recovery and generate downforce. Three single exhaust outlets exit through the rear bumper. The active rear wing is movable in three positions depending on speed and drive select mode, and optimizes the car’s improved overall balance, working with vortex generators created in the front and rear of the chassis’ underside that maximize air flow as well as assist in brake cooling.
Overall, the Aventador S’ design promises of a significantly enhanced aerodynamic performance. Front downforce has been improved by more than 130% over the previous Aventador coupé. When the wing is in its optimum position, the overall efficiency at high downforce is improved by over 50%, and 400% in low drag compared to the previous model.
The carbon fiber monocoque with attached aluminum frames results in a dry weight of just 1,575 kg.
The new thing here is the rear-wheel steering, which works with the active front steering system (Lamborghini Dynamic Steering). At low speeds the rear axle steers in the opposite direction with respect to the front axle virtually reducing the wheelbase, and at high speed, the two axles rotate in parallel generating a virtual increase of the wheelbase. Lamborghini says, the engineers had to fiddle with the pushrod and magneto-rheological suspension in order to make it adapt to the new four-wheel steering system.
Inside, the new TFT digital dashboard can be customized according to the driver’s preferences, with different combi screens for STRADA, SPORT and CORSA in conjunction with the new EGO mode. Selected from the driving modes options on the control panel, the EGO button reveals further options on pop-up digital screens, allowing the driver to choose his preferred settings.
AppleCarPlay comes as a standard specification, allowing the cockpit’s occupants to manage voice activated communications and entertainment from their Apple devices.
Buyers can opt for Lamborghini telemetry system to record their lap times and track performance as well as trip data.
In STRADA, the torque is split 40/60 front/rear as standard, in SPORT mode, 90% of the torque is sent to the rear wheels. In the track mode – CORSA, the torque is split 20/80 front/rear.
EGO – It’s the 4th driving mode, where the traction, steering and suspension can be customized by the driver. Similar to “Individual” mode we’ve seen in many other cars.EGO – It’s the 4th driving mode, where the traction, steering and suspension can be customized by the driver. Similar to “Individual” mode we’ve seen in many other cars.
The naturally aspirated 6.5 liter V12 outputs an additional 40 hp over its predecessor, to a maximum 740 hp, with a torque of 690 Nm @ 5,500 rpm remaining the same. To achieve the power increase, Lamborghini says both VVT (Variable Valve Timing) and VIS (Variable Intake System) have been optimized in order to obtain an enriched torque curve.
Additionally, the maximum engine revs have been increased from 8,350 to 8,500 rpm. A dry weight of 1,575 kg provides a weight-to-power ratio of 2.13 kg/hp. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h is reached in 2.9 seconds, with a top speed of 350 km/h. Transmission is taken care by Lamborghini’s 7-speed ISR system (AMT), which can shift gears in 50 milliseconds. The exhaust system is 20% lighter than its predecessor.
The Aventador S rides on a 20 inch wheels on the front axle and 21 inch at the rear, wearing 255/30 front and 355/25 rear Pirelli P Zero tyres.
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