Gone are the days of power wars, and acceleration tests being the benchmarks of outright performance. These days, if you want bragging rights, you need to prove your worth at the fabled Nurburgring.
Remember when Lamborghini set a new lap record at the Nurburgring with its Huracan Performante? In the process in the process beating arch rival Porsche’s 918 Hybrid’s long standing record? Then you will probably recall that Porsche came back hard with their uber 911 GT2 RS and took it back a few months later.
Fast forward almost a year, and according to rumours, Lamborghini’s upcoming Aventador SVJ has managed to snatch it back from Porsche – by an apparent 2 seconds – taking the new record around the Green Hell to 6 minutes 45 seconds.
The Aventador SVJ – which stands for Super Veloce Jota – has been in development for some time, and now it has been confirmed that it will officially be unveiled at the 2018 Monterey Car Week, which kicks off on August 18, but insiders are suggesting that its grand unveil will be accompanied by new Nürburgring record. That said, expect it to look very similar to the attached render.
Reports also suggest Lamborghini has extracted nearly 600kw from the it’s naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12, so it wouldn’t be surprising if the lightweight Aventador SVJ - which has been equipped with a massive fixed rear wing and active aerodynamics - becomes the fastest production car to lap the 'Ring.
In addition to the SVJ's record, Lamborghini apparently has another Nurburgring surprise in store for car enthusiasts - that being that the Urus has set a new SUV lap record - supposedly beating the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio's record of 7:51.7 by 4 seconds. Expect Lamborghini to set the record straight – pun intended – very soon.
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FAQ
Q: What does the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ cost in South Africa?
The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ typically costs around R8,500,000 to R9,200,000 in South Africa, depending on options and dealer markup, making it one of the most expensive supercars you can buy locally.
Q: How much power does the Aventador SVJ produce?
The Aventador SVJ pumps out nearly 600kW from its naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine, making it the most powerful naturally aspirated Lamborghini ever built.
Q: Is the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ worth buying?
The Aventador SVJ is worth buying if you have R9 million to spare and want the ultimate track-focused Lamborghini with Nurburgring bragging rights, but it's an investment for serious collectors rather than casual supercar buyers.
Q: What makes the Aventador SVJ different from the regular Aventador?
The SVJ features active aerodynamics, a massive fixed rear wing, lightweight construction, track-tuned suspension, and approximately 50kW more power than the standard Aventador, plus it holds the production car lap record at the Nurburgring.
Q: How fast is the Aventador SVJ around the Nurburgring?
The Aventador SVJ completed the Nurburgring lap in 6 minutes 44.97 seconds, beating the previous Porsche 911 GT2 RS record by over 2 seconds to become the fastest production car around the Green Hell.
Should You Buy It?
The best track-focused supercar over R8 million in South Africa is the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ at R8,500,000, and you absolutely should buy it if you can afford the asking price. This isn't just another fast car, it's a Nurburgring record holder with nearly 600kW of naturally aspirated V12 fury and active aerodynamics that make it a proper weapon on track. Yes, R9 million is serious money, but you're getting the ultimate send-off for Lamborghini's naturally aspirated era and a car that will only become more valuable as time goes on. If you want the fastest, most hardcore Aventador ever built and have the budget for it, the SVJ is an easy recommendation.
