Vehicle Dynamics International
  • News
    • Braking
    • Chassis
    • Driveline & Transmission
    • Dynamics Software
    • Electronic Dynamic Control
    • Lightweighting
    • OEM News
    • Ride Comfort
    • Simulation
    • Steering
    • Tires and wheels
    • Vehicle Testing
  • Features
  • Online Magazines
    • December 2024
    • May 2023
    • December 2023
    • May 2023
    • November 2022
    • Spring 2022
    • Subscribe Free!
  • Videos
  • Supplier Spotlight
  • Jobs
    • Browse Jobs
    • Post a Job – It’s FREE!
    • Manage Jobs (Employers)
  • Events
  • VDI Awards
    • 2022 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards: the winners!
    • 2021 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards: the winners!
    • 2020 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards: the winners!
    • 2019 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards: the winners!
    • 2018 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards: the winners!
    • 2017 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards: the winners!
LinkedIn YouTube X (Twitter)
Subscribe to Magazine SUBSCRIBE TO EMAIL NEWSLETTER MEDIA PACK
LinkedIn
Vehicle Dynamics International
  • News
      • Braking
      • Chassis
      • Driveline & Transmission
      • Dynamics Software
      • Electronic Dynamic Control
      • Lightweighting
      • OEM News
      • Ride Comfort
      • Simulation
      • Steering
      • Tires and wheels
      • Vehicle Testing
  • Features
  • Supplier innovations
  • Online Magazines
    1. December 2024
    2. May 2024
    3. December 2023
    4. May 2023
    5. November 2022
    6. Spring 2022
    7. Subscribe Free!
    Featured
    December 10, 2024

    The December 2024 issue of Vehicle Dynamics International is out!

    Braking By Web Team
    Recent

    The December 2024 issue of Vehicle Dynamics International is out!

    December 10, 2024

    The May 2024 issue of Vehicle Dynamics International is out!

    May 20, 2024

    The December 2023 issue of Vehicle Dynamics International is out!

    December 19, 2023
  • Videos
  • Supplier Spotlight
  • Jobs
    • Browse Jobs
    • Post a Job – It’s FREE!
    • Manage Jobs (Employers)
  • Events
  • VDI Awards
    • 2023 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards: the winners!
    • 2022 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards: the winners!
    • 2021 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards: the winners!
    • 2020 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards: the winners!
    • 2019 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards: the winners!
    • 2018 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards: the winners!
    • 2017 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards: the winners!
LinkedIn
Vehicle Dynamics International
Features

Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce

John O'BrienBy John O'BrienMarch 13, 20153 Mins Read
Share LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Email

Whilst the latest generation of hybrid-powered hypercar has done its very best to steal headlines of late, Lamborghini has decided to stick to its core know-how when producing the Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce.

A focus on weight reduction forms the thinking behind the car, with the SuperVeloce tipping the scales some 50kg lighter than the standard Aventador. This has been achieved through the ‘extensive’ application of composite materials throughout the car. The standard Aventador’s carbon fiber monocoque with lightweight aluminum frames is retained, however.

Where Lamborghini has saved weight is through the use of other carbon fiber components, such as new door panels, new rockers and fenders all produced in short fiber-reinforced sheet mouldings (SMC). Also in carbon fiber is the SuperVeloce’s new rear wing and fixed air intakes. What this translates to in reality is a weight of 1,525kgs (3,362lbs). Combined with the increased power, the power-to-weight ratio has been improved by ten per cent, to 2.03kg/hp.

Building on the Aventador’s pushrod suspension system, the SuperVeloce adds adaptive Magneto Rheological Suspension (MRS), which allows for wheel damping to be adjusted individually during cornering, as well as reducing the influence of brake diving. Lamborghini states that the addition of MRS allows the car to ‘largely suppress body roll, and to make the steering and handling even more responsive’.

The SuperVeloce gains a new electromechanical steering system, which Lamborghini refers to as ‘Lamborghini Dynamic Steering’ (LDS). By adopting three separate servotronic characteristics, the Italian OEM states that the car’s useability is improved greatly, thanks to the different steering ratios selected.

Unlike previous lightweight edition Lamborghini’s, such as the Gallardo 550-2 Balboni, the Aventador LP750-4 retains the standard car’s all-wheel drive underpinnings. Using a Haldex GenIV electronic coupling, a self-locking rear differential, and a ESP controlled electronic frontal differential, Lamborghini claims that the car’s full 750bhp is easily exploitable.

Helping transfer that power to the tarmac are bespoke, lightweight forged wheel rims that measure 9in by 20in at the front, and 13in by 21in at the rear. These are wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero Corsa sports tires in 255/35ZR20 fitment up front, and 355/25ZR21 at the rear.

Behind the lightweight wheels, are lightweight brakes. Operated by a dual-hydraulic circuit, with a vacuum booster are six-piston calipers on the front axle, whilst the rear uses 4-piston items. These clamp down on carbon-ceramic discs all round, sized 400x38mm, and 380x38mm, front and rear respectively.

The final revisions to the car come in the form of a heavily revised aerodynamics package. The manually adjusted high-level rear wing offers three positions for high-mid-low downforce settings. Altering the setting can alter the aerodynamic balance of the car by up to 15%. The rear wing works in collaboration with a revised front splitter to provide a 150% increase in aerodynamic efficiency, and a downforce figure improved by 170% over then standard car.

Share. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email
Previous ArticleÖhlins develops ‘advanced’ trackday suspension
Next Article Mobile damper laboratory installed at Millbrook
John O'Brien

Related Posts

Features

McLaren’s strength in carbon fibre technology

March 20, 202510 Mins Read
Features

Recalling the Hillman Imp and its engineer, Tim Fry

March 17, 20255 Mins Read
Features

How artificial intelligence (AI) is influencing vehicle dynamics

March 3, 202511 Mins Read
Latest Posts

Awards for ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle innovation to be announced this week

May 19, 2025

ATTI Awards winners to be announced on 20 May

May 19, 2025

VI-grade launches Cloud platform to boost scalable vehicle simulation capabilities

May 14, 2025
Our Social Channels
  • LinkedIn
Getting in Touch
  • Free Email Newsletters
  • Meet The Editors
  • Contact Us
  • Media Pack
Related Topics
  • Electric & Hybrid Vehicle
  • Industrial Vehicle Technology
FREE NEWS EMAIL!

Get essential industry news from this website direct to your inbox every fortnight


© 2023 Mark Allen Group Ltd | All Rights Reserved
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.