Teenage boys the world over have another drool-worthy Lamborghini to
plaster on their bedroom walls with the unveiling of the Aventador
LP700-4 Roadster. Powered by the same 700 horsepower 6.5-liter aspirated
V12 as its
coupe sibling,
the convertible Roadster boasts the same 350 km/h (217 mph) top speed
and goes from 0 to 100 km/h in three seconds flat, which is only 0.1
seconds slower than the coupe.
The Aventador Roadster’s removable carbon-fiber roof is a two-piece
affair. Each piece weighs under 6 kg (13.2 lb), which is a plus
considering the switch to or from open-top driving is a manual process.
The roof, which can be stored in the vehicle's front luggage compartment
when not in use, is supported by a redesigned rear pillar that also
accommodates an automatic passenger protection system.
To cool (and show off) the engine and allow water to drain off, the
Roadster’s engine hood also departs from the coupe’s, featuring a
central “spinal column” with two pairs of hexagonal windows connected at
the sides. The car also sports new Dione 20”/21” rims crafted from
light forged aluminum that are 10 kg (22 lb) lighter than the standard
rims.
Other differences include a powered rear windshield that varies the
flow of air and engine noise inside the vehicle when the top is off,
along with a wind deflector that fits onto the front windshield frame
and can also be stowed in the luggage compartment during open top
drives.
To give the impression of a completely open vehicle, Lamborghini has
given the Roadster a two-tone finish with the windshield pillar, two
roof sections and rear window area up to the fins painted in gloss
black. In addition to the usual color options, the remainder of the
vehicle can also be painted in a light metallic blue, called Azzuro
Thetis, that changes with the angle of the light.
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