Yahoo Autos Lamborghini Gives the Aventador Rear-Steer and 740 Horsepower
Believe it or not, it's been over half a decade since Lamborghini introduced its all new V12 mid-engine supercar flagship, the Aventador. Since then, the supercar maker has added open-top and track-focused variants to keep buyers interested. Now, the base car's getting a refresh. Meet the Aventador S.
The lightly-updated Lambo starts off with some serious aero improvements to both the front and rear. The painted blades on the bumper are able to produce a claimed 130 percent more downforce than the previous car, and the new three-position rear wing makes 50 percent more downforce at its most aggressive setting, reducing drag by 400 percent when it's fully tucked.
The 6.5-liter V12 we know and love gets a 40-horsepower bump, up to 740. Torque stays nearly the same at 509 lb.-ft., though the 8500 rpm redline is 150 higher than before. The single-clutch ISR paddle-shift transmission remains unchanged.
Chassis and suspension improvements are the main focus of the Aventador S. For the first time ever in a production Lamborghini, the updated supercar is equipped with four-wheel steering, improving low speed agility and high speed stability.
The Aventador S benefits from a refreshed magnetorheological suspension, updated to improve responsiveness and cope with the four-wheel steering. The car's stability control systems have been retuned as well, enabling up to 90 percent of the torque to be sent to the rear wheels, which Lamborghini says will allow the driver more oversteer if he or she wants it.
Inside the cabin, a new touchscreen and Apple Carplay are now standard. In addition to the three current drive modes-Strada, Sport, and Corsa-the Aventador S now also comes with an "Ego" mode, letting drivers customize the car's drivetrain and suspension settings for their own personal preferences.
There's no word on pricing or availability for U.S. customers yet, but expect the Aventador S to arrive on our shores sometime in spring 2017.
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