Performance and sophistication in the new Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster

The Aventador S Roadster is presented by Automobili Lamborghini at the IAA in Frankfurt, Germany, combining the technologies and driving dynamics of the Aventador S with an emotive open-air driving experience. The Aventador S Roadster is the only mid-rear engine V12 super sports roadster.

Alongside class-leading performance figures, the roadster's unique status is enhanced by multiple colour and trim options, including new materials and extensive use of carbon fibre, as well as virtually limitless potential through Lamborghini's Ad Personam personalisation programme.

The roadster maintains the unmistakable design of the Aventador S, along with unique features reflecting its roadster persona - a combination of distinctive Lamborghini design DNA and the result of extensive aerodynamic testing.

The Aventador Roadster's 'S' suffix denotes the design and technology advancements of the new model. The Roadster adopts the four-wheel drive, new active suspension, new four-wheel steering system, and the new Ego driving mode introduced on the Aventador S coupe, and with the redevelopment of every aspect of suspension and electronic control systems, its 'total control concept' assures a superior drive, ride and performance.

The Aventador S Roadster's four driving modes allows selection of Strada, Sport and Corsa and the new Ego mode, each influencing every aspect of the car's behaviour through management of traction, steering and suspension. Ego allows the driver to set up his preferred criteria in each mode to suit his driving style. Accelerating from 0-100km/h in just three seconds, with a top speed equal to the Aventador S coupe's 350km/h, the Aventador S Roadster weighs just 50kg more than the coupe.

Its 6.5-litre V12 engine puts out the same 740bhp as the coupe, with 690Nm of torque at 5,500rpm. The seven-speed lightweight Independent Shifting Rod transmission provides robotised gearshifts in up to 50ms, with carbon ceramic brakes as standard. Dione 20-inch/21-inch rims are fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres especially developed for the Aventador S. Inside, the TFT digital dashboard can be customised to the driver's preferences and Apple CarPlay is standard. The first customers will take delivery of the new Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster in February 2018.