RaginBull Report post Posted February 4, 2013 http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarrevi...d_pictures.html Text Below: 2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster review and pictures Rating: We drive the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster. The best convertible supercar on sale? By Nick TrottFebruary 2013 What is it? The open-top version of Lamborghini’s flagship supercar, the Aventador LP700-4. It comes equipped with a mostly composite two-part removable hardtop roof. A car defined by its origami-meets-Lockheed styling and extraordinary V12 engine, the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster promises a thrilling driving experience and unrivalled visual presence. Technical highlights? Haldex IV four-wheel drive transmission, single-clutch paddle shift gearbox, carbonfibre chassis and inboard pushrod suspension. Much has been said about the visual theatre of Lamborghinis - the styling and the drama - but let's raise a glass for the Aventador's technological features. The Roadster hits a top speed of 217mph (identical to the coupe) and sprints to 62mph in 3 seconds – 0.1sec slower than the coupe. At 1625kg (dry), the Roadster is 50kg heavier than the coupe. The 6.5-litre V12 engine gets stop/start and there's a tweak of the transmission software to allow slightly softer gearshifts – the first Aventadors had a rib-cracking gearshift in the hardcore Corsa setting – the update promises to smooth the shift. What's it like to drive? We know that that the Aventador coupe is a surprisingly capable and driveable car – a car that invites you to work rather than fight with it – and the Roadster is no different. Our test car had bigger wheels than we’ve experience before on the coupe (optional 20 inch on the front and 21 at the rear) and larger tyres (255/35 and 355/30 respectively). As a result, the Roadster bites a little more keenly at the front, and delivers astonishing traction on exit. The steering weight and feel is sufficient to encourage you to push hard into corners, where understeer builds initially. Get on the gas hard and drive through this transient phase and the Roadster composes itself and explodes from corner to corner. Balance in higher speed corners is particularly impressive. As a driver’s car, the Aventador Roadster is great – as a supercar experience it is off the scale. Lamborghini at its best, then. Of the three driving modes (Stradale, Sport and Corsa), Sport is the most entertaining – with a greater proportion of torque (90%) allocated to the rear wheels. Corsa is the fastest mode, but less rewarding. The latter’s gearshift is indeed a touch softer - but it’ll still pop a rib if you’re not careful… As a caveat, we had plenty of track time, but limited road driving on the crowded launch schedule in Miami so we'll reserve full judgment until we've experienced the car on more varied roads. We’ll post another review here once we have. How does it compare? As absurd as it sounds for a £294,665 car, the Aventador Roadster is good value. There is no other new rival (on price) that can get close to delivering the wildly acute supercar experience. There are greater driving thrills to be had from Ferrari 458, and a McLaren 12C feels every bit as quick, but to enjoy a more visceral supercar you need to spend another £500,000 on a Pagani Huayra. Saying that, the Pagani’s (AMG made) engine is nowhere near as charismatic as the Lamborghini’s. Anything else I need to know? Lamborghini has delivered over 1200 Aventadors in just over 12 months – it is proving to be a huge success for the company. The Roadster already has a year-long waiting list. Used cars will carry a premium for quite a while, meaning those lucky early customers will be able to drive and enjoy their Roadster for quite some time until depreciation kicks in. Lucky sods. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannibalACP82 Report post Posted February 4, 2013 Nice! Awesome to see the car get sooo much love already. Keep it up Lambo and blow our minds again with the G replacement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBUGKING Report post Posted February 4, 2013 Cant wait to get mine, its going to be awesome. I am impressed with only 110 pound increase over the coupe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaginBull Report post Posted February 4, 2013 Cant wait to get mine, its going to be awesome. I am impressed with only 110 pound increase over the coupe. Although I am not happy about the softer shifting! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBUGKING Report post Posted February 4, 2013 Although I am not happy about the softer shifting! Lol, I knew you wouldnt be, but I dont think the mags really know the difference, so I will wait and see how it is myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyinFapper Report post Posted February 4, 2013 Fantastic review, like Kris and others have been saying this car is a great value. Anything similar in performance and looks will cost you double or triple of what the Aventador cost. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Demon Report post Posted February 4, 2013 This is another review - from Autoweek http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130204/C...gn=awdailydrive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBUGKING Report post Posted February 4, 2013 This is another review - from Autoweek http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130204/C...gn=awdailydrive "With the roof in place, the roadster is 1inch lower than the coupe, and you have to adjust your seat accordingly." Bah, at 6'4" that's not what I wanted to hear lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted February 4, 2013 "With the roof in place, the roadster is 1inch lower than the coupe, and you have to adjust your seat accordingly." Bah, at 6'4" that's not what I wanted to hear lol. The roof fits in the front boot. That's all you need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBUGKING Report post Posted February 4, 2013 The roof fits in the front boot. That's all you need. What I need is a coupe 80% of the time and a roadster 20% of the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL_Blackbird Report post Posted February 4, 2013 What I need is a coupe 80% of the time and a roadster 20% of the time. I'm guessing you didn't have a whole lot of headroom in the coupe? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambornima Report post Posted February 4, 2013 The rears are 355s? Since when? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBUGKING Report post Posted February 4, 2013 I'm guessing you didn't have a whole lot of headroom in the coupe? It wasnt too bad, more than in the Gallardos, but I would have preferred the roadster kept the same amount of headroom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaginBull Report post Posted February 4, 2013 "With the roof in place, the roadster is 1inch lower than the coupe, and you have to adjust your seat accordingly." Bah, at 6'4" that's not what I wanted to hear lol. Errr me too! @ 6'3 I'm guessing you didn't have a whole lot of headroom in the coupe? The 700 coupe has great head and leg room. More than the Murcielago and Gallardo. It wasnt too bad, more than in the Gallardos, but I would have preferred the roadster kept the same amount of headroom More the better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted February 5, 2013 They nailed it with this car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaginBull Report post Posted February 5, 2013 They nailed it with this car! I think they nailed it with the coupe. The roadster is cool too! I still like the coupe slightly more, but the roadster is very close in my book. The Aventador J beats them both! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventador Report post Posted February 5, 2013 I think they nailed it with the coupe. The roadster is cool too! I still like the coupe slightly more, but the roadster is very close in my book. The Aventador J beats them both! Or you can buy both Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
diegowhite Report post Posted February 5, 2013 "With the roof in place, the roadster is 1inch lower than the coupe, and you have to adjust your seat accordingly." Bah, at 6'4" that's not what I wanted to hear lol. Nor me! (6'3")! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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