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The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. Lamborghini
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The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. Lamborghini
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It is the most powerful series production V12 car produced by Lamborghini. Lamborghini
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SV stands for Super Veloce (or 'Super Fast' in English), while the J refers to early 1970s model the Miura Jota. Lamborghini
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The SVJ has a 6.5-litre, normally aspirated V12 engine. Lamborghini
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It goes from 0-to-100kph in 2.8 seconds, 200kmh in 8.6 seconds and has a top speed of more than 350kph. Lamborghini
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An active aero system uses motors that open or close the flaps in the front splitter in less than 500 milliseconds. Lamborghini
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The SVJ recently set the fastest ever lap of the Nurburgring's hallowed Nordschleife circuit in Germany. Lamborghini
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The car has rear-wheel steering, which make it feel like a much smaller mid-engined car. Lamborghini
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The SVJ is expected to be Lamborghini's last V12 before the carmaker starts using partially electric power-trains. Lamborghini
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The V12 produces 770hp. Lamborghini
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The seven-speed, paddle-shift gearbox has been given an overhaul to cater for the extra horsepower and torque. Lamborghini
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Deliveries of the car start early next year. Lamborghini
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The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. Lamborghini
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The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. Lamborghini
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It is the most powerful series production V12 car produced by Lamborghini. Lamborghini
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SV stands for Super Veloce (or 'Super Fast' in English), while the J refers to early 1970s model the Miura Jota. Lamborghini
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The SVJ has a 6.5-litre, normally aspirated V12 engine. Lamborghini
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It goes from 0-to-100kph in 2.8 seconds, 200kmh in 8.6 seconds and has a top speed of more than 350kph. Lamborghini
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An active aero system uses motors that open or close the flaps in the front splitter in less than 500 milliseconds. Lamborghini
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The SVJ recently set the fastest ever lap of the Nurburgring's hallowed Nordschleife circuit in Germany. Lamborghini
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The car has rear-wheel steering, which make it feel like a much smaller mid-engined car. Lamborghini
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The SVJ is expected to be Lamborghini's last V12 before the carmaker starts using partially electric power-trains. Lamborghini
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The V12 produces 770hp. Lamborghini
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The seven-speed, paddle-shift gearbox has been given an overhaul to cater for the extra horsepower and torque. Lamborghini
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Deliveries of the car start early next year. Lamborghini
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The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. Lamborghini
Road test: Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
The most powerful V12 Lambo ever could be the last of its breed
Damien Reid
22 September, 2018
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