Yahoo Autos Watch Lamborghini’s Ballsiest Aventador Set New Nurburgring Record [Video]
When it comes to the ultimate test of performance, a lap time at the 12.9-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife continues to be automakers’ preferred way to show dominance. For almost a year, Porsche has held the record for fastest production car around the ’Ring with its 911 GT2 RS. Now Lamborghini has toppled Porsche and established a new benchmark with the upcoming Aventador SVJ.
With Lamborghini factory driver Marco Mapelli at the wheel, the camouflaged Aventador SVJ-the higher-output lightweight version of Lamborghini’s V-12–powered supercar-rocketed around the Nordschleife in a mind-boggling 6:44.97. That’s some two seconds faster than the Porsche’s 6:47.3 and close to seven seconds faster than the smaller Huracan Performante, which held the record before the GT2 RS.
The Aventador SVJ features a higher power output compared to the 740-hp Aventador SV. It also features lightweight materials and Lamborghini’s ALA 2.0 active aero system, which has been featured on the Huracan Performante. While the SVJ comes standard with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires, the record-setting car wore optional P Zero Trofeo R rubber.
The SVJ has taken its place as the king of the ’Ring before it has even been fully unveiled. Lamborghini is set to officially reveal the car during Monterey Car Week in August.
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