This is the Lamborghini Aventador J, a road-legal roadster,
the only one that is controlled by boss Stephan Winkelmann, is proof of his
company's commitment to push the design boundaries, even though road rules are
getting rigid.
As such, it takes its name from the regulations of the
'Settings Appendix J' in the motorsport world, which determines the
specification of the class of racing cars. J also begged Lamborghini history,
referring to Lamborghini Jota 1970, which is a high-performance version of the
legendary Miura.
This roofless roadster became the centerpiece at the
company's Geneva motor showcase and has been sold at an undisclosed price as
"the most extreme expression of Lamborghini DNA existence". It costs
€ 2.1 million, or about 1.75 million pounds.
Lamborghini has promised that no other prototype or museum
pieces will be made in the same tone - though insiders have confirmed that the
more widely available but less extreme Aventador roadster will be launched
later this year.
Mods limited to extreme J-style; is powered by a 690bhp
6.5-liter V12 that is the same as a fixed-head car. It also has the same four
wheel drive system and uses a modified version of the same pushrod suspension.
J is based from carbon fibre monocoque of Aventador,
although it has been greatly modified to accommodate roofless structures, as
well as stripped to save weight. Bodywork has also been reworked substantially
to improve the aerodynamic grip.
The loss of roof, air conditioning, , windshield, stereo
system and sat-nav means Aventador J is clearly lighter than coupé; Lamborghini
says the interior has been stripped, as any gadget will detract from the
"raison d'etre of this car: to provide an extreme driving
experience". It also has doors that open upwards that are much thinner and
lighter than the coupe. Lamborghini has not released its weight.
With a length of 4900mm, a width of 2030mm and a height of
1110mm, its length is 120mm longer and 26mm lower than the Aventador coupé; the
same width, but Lamborghini says this is the lowest car ever built. Although
there is no windshield, the height difference is not as great as you would
expect because of the prominent rearview mirror, located on the arm like a
periscope, and two rollover rods behind the seat.
The front end is also narrower than the fixed head of the
Aventador and features a dramatic air strut with a central fastening wire and a
winglet tilted up on the outer edge. Lamborghini claims that, plus a
substantial rear spoiler, has been designed to give the Aventador J look of
Formula 1 racing car.
At a preview for the new car on the eve of the Volkswagen
Group ahead of the Geneva motor show, Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann said,
"at Lamborgini we make dreams come true and we want to continue doing this
in the future".
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