The SV badge is held in high regard in the Lamborghini ecosystem. It stands for ‘Super Veloce’ or
Super Fast in Italian speak, but in the motoring world, this badge points towards one of meanest,
baddest and loudest Lamborghini supercars you can put your money on. They look the part too,
wearing wings and bodywork so outrageous that even the otherwise outlandish design of the lesser
Lamborghini supercars look pale in comparison. History also tells us that the SV badge usually marks
the end of the model line that wears the two letters, making way for the next generation of a
Lamborghini flagship. For the Aventador, however, things have panned out differently. Close on the
heels of the Aventador SV comes the Aventador S – a relatively sober and sophisticated supercar that
replaces the Aventador coupé that we have known so far.
It borrows from the aerodynamic and technological advancements seen in the Aventador SV and the
Centenario, and in doing that it now wears a cleaner design overall. The lines look more harmonious,
the dams and intakes look more proportionate now and the fine carbon-fiber trim used in the
skirting looks classy. Despite its cleaned-up look, it still looks evil enough to find recruitment with the
Deceptions if it were to sign a Transformers movie again. If it helps bolster the resume any further,
the revisions to the front bumper are inspired by the venomous fangs of a serpent, while the profile
of the nose and the angular cuts on the splitters are inspired by the attacking stance of a shark. The
new form has improved function too, optimizing the cooling of the engine and the brakes, providing
50 per cent better aerodynamic efficiency and 130 per cent more down force. The latter plays a very
important role in hunkering down the car at speeds in excess of 350kmph and displaying a newfound
confidence in the way the Aventador S handles.
