DRIVEN + VIDEO: The Updated Lamborghini Aventador S Is An Improvement BUT Can It Do Hand-to-Hand Combat With The 720S And 488 GTB?

When it comes to supercars, it's hard to argue that many do it as well as Lamborghini. That's because it's vehicles fully commit to the part. 

They're outrageously styled, the power is immense and they are loud as hell. You do not get any apologies from the raging bull. 

The top of the range car is the Aventador. Refreshed though it is now known as the Aventador S. So, what does that mean for those who wish to plop down around $400,000 for an all-new supercar? Well, you'll just have to see below.

Essentially there's a touch more power, some all-new technology to help its driving dynamics and some exterior and interior revisions. As McLaren has rolled out the all-new 720S and Ferrari has the more than capable 488 GTB, Autocar examines if the Aventador S is really worth its weight. 

I find the comparison a bit perplexing given the Huracan exists but, hey, it's not my review.

That said, see what unfolds below.


Lamborghini has heavily upgraded its Aventador supercar, with revised aerodynamics and a revamped V12 engine that now produces 730bhp and 509 lb ft of torque.

But do those revisions make the Aventador S a match for supercar rivals such as the McLaren 720S and the Ferrari 488GTB?

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 10/8/2017 12:38:47 PM

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DCT should be an easy enough fix. 3rd party component. I am sure there are DCT options for this vehicle. Likely will not see this sort of transmission until the Aventador is replaced. Madator next?

TheSteve - 10/8/2017 1:13:41 PM

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Very few Lambo owners buy one to do "combat" with others. Being seen in one is the only statement a Lambo needs to make.

MDarringer - 10/8/2017 4:29:44 PM

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The others are ugly and the Lamborghini is sexy. That's all I need to know.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 10/8/2017 4:58:26 PM

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Currently there are a few S models for sale on Autotrader.ca . An S will cost you $598K CAD. An SV Roadster is presently going for $998K CAD. Jeepers.

TomM - 10/9/2017 7:14:04 AM

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Again - these are not road going cars for the most part - they will end up in collection garages for years. And there are still enough billionaires in the world that will want one - that they will sell every one they can make. (Maybe there is a limit - they did have problems selling out the Bugatti).

TheSteve is correct - as long as they are the cars to be seen in - nobody really uses the performance of these cars - at all - much less on public roads.
I have driven this car though - and I will say that I much prefer some Ferrari models. THIS is really personal preference though.