The Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster - Unrestrained Exhilaration

Those few execs with deep pockets are brimming with excitement and the rest of us are feeling just the same, even though it is out of our reach. This super-car screams exclusivity as only 500 will be assembled. Chances are you will not be able to get your hands on one if you did not have the foresight to pre-order one for yourself.

Just imagine cruising along the famous Chapman's Peak Drive in the Cape, listening to the barks, shrills and trumpets of that masterful, naturally-aspirated V12 echoing beautifully off the mountainside. You can be certain that the Aventador LP 750-4 SuperVeloce (SV) Roadster is as overwhelming as pronouncing the full model name. Just looking at it gets the adrenaline pumping, because it looks so fierce that it's borderline terrifying.

If you see one of these rolling down Johannesburg's streets sometime in the future, you might want to prepare yourself. The supercar's typical spaceship-like features and animalistic growl coming from the engine may just be enough to make you stumble over your feet. This car follows after the release of its previous model version of the Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce coupé model which was also "super" exclusive with only 600 of them being assembled and sold.

What does the Lamborghini Aventador SV Roaster offer?

The roadster will be a tad bit heavier than the previous coupé model, as they have reinforced some aspects of the car. Lamborghini has not compromised on the power of its monstrous V12 engine. The 6.5-litre power plant will dish out over 540kW, which will have it reaching top speeds in excess of 350km/h, madness. Its acceleration is also incredible, going from 0-100km/h in just 2.8 seconds. Lamborghini prides itself on introducing its power plants to the world, having them equipped with outrageous power and speed squeezed into small lightweight aerodynamic carbon fibre shells on four wheels.

Now the question on everybody's lips is this - who will the Lamborghini be going up against in this exclusive club where powerhouses come together and lock horns in the ring of super-cars? We can be sure that the Nissan GTR and Audi RS8 both hold serious weight in the ring. The second generation R8 is on its way and has also got people speculating. It is expected to have a V10 engine, with an output capacity of up to in the region of 440kW. It will be accelerating from 0-100k/h in 3.2 seconds, and reaches top speeds of up to 330 km/h. This is slightly less impressive than the Lamborghini Aventador but still in a different league all together. We can expect the Audi to grace us with its presence sometime in 2016.

The Nissan GTR appears slightly more tamed than the Aventador and Audi R8, which can cause some people, mistakenly, to underestimate it somewhat. There is beauty to the Nissan's simple soft-edged exterior design. It doesn't demand as much visual attention as the R8 and the Aventador, but it is fairly new to the class of supercars.
That being said, the machine is by no means a kitten under the bonnet, and has earned the "subtle" nick-name of "Godzilla". There is a new generation model rumoured to be released in 2018. The Nissan GTR will definitely draw more attention than its current predecessor as there is talk of its new fighter-jet design. But right now it's all speculation.

The Aventador VS Roadster represents a company which is innovative in design and uncompromising on technical performance concerning the masterpieces that are built. Lamborghini creates machines which shock and awe all who are lucky enough to witness them. So, keep your eyes peeled around Camps Bay in Cape Town and Sandton in Johannesburg.

What's in the name?

The Lamborghini Aventador is named after the famous trophy-winning Italian bull which symbolises sheer power. This machine will represent the heritage which Lamborghini holds in high regard. The "750" reveals that the engine has a power output of 750 horsepower. The "- 4" denotes that this Lamborghini is all-wheel drive.
While the "SV" or "SuperVeloce" simply means "super-fast" in Italian. The car may not be as economically-friendly as the new emerging "super-hot hatchbacks," but for those who are fortunate enough to not sweat over this little detail, it will be money well spent. Lamborghini appears to have pulled out all the stops and spared no expense developing a metallic raging bull to be unleashed on roads around the world.

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