Lamborghini Aventador LP770-4 SVJ: God of V12s

Have you ever seen a fighter jet on a road? Well, Lamborghini has got something in store for you — the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ.  The SVJ in its name plate means Super Veloce Jota, the name only reserved for Lamborghini’s track special legendary supercars like the Miura Jota and Diablo Jota. Ever since its inception in 2017, the SVJ redefines the pinnacle of ultimate V12 machines, owing to its massive engine and a design that makes everything else look absolutely humdrum. 

Champion of the Green Hell 

 This ultimate track bred bull took just 6.44.97 min to master a lap in Nurburgring Nordschleife aka green hell breaking the lap record of its time. Numbers aside — the glorious exhaust note, the violent shifts from the single clutch ISR transmission and the outrageous looks is what sets the SVJ apart from its counterparts like the Ferrari 812 Superfast, and the Porsche 911 GT2 RS. 

Crafted by Aviation

As for the design, the SVJ undeniably looks like something that is ready to take off. There is no doubt that Lamborghini took inspiration from fighter jets and boy oh boy they couldn’t have done it any better. 

The SVJ gets a sharper and more aggressive front fascia that looks like a raging bull. The side profile, on the other hand, with huge vents and sharp lines is absolutely otherworldly to behold, while the best part about the SVJ is its rear end. The party trick, however, is the huge rear wing and the massive rear diffuser that works in tandem with the rear wing to generate a maximum downforce of 490 kilograms at top speed. Nevertheless, what makes the SVJ even more special is the fact Lamborghini integrated the ALA 2.0 (Aerodiamica Lamborghini Attiva) which is an active aerodynamic tech that was previously incepted/ introduced in Lamborghini Huracan Performante, This system incorporates two active flaps in the front splitter and two more inside the rear spoiler. These flaps work in conjunction to reduce drag on the straights and to increase downforce in the corners, therefore improving corner stability. The folks at Sant’Agata Bolognese absolutely nailed it with this ingenious tech. 

V12 Powered Lunacy

The fire breathing 6.5L naturally aspirated V12 engine not only produces a colossal 770 horsepower and 720 Nm of torque but also an exhaust note that shatters every road and racetrack with its unholy sound. Paired to a 7 speed ISR single clutch transmission which can be a neck snapper in traffic but shifting at redline is radically addictive. Floor the gas pedal and the SVJ is capable of catapulting to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and flat out, this raging bull can hit 217 mph. Despite its colossal size, Lamborghini somehow defied the laws of physics and made it handle like a full blown race car on any track, making it a truly violent, theatrical and an experience of a lifetime. This is how the Aventador should have been from the get go. Naturally aspirated V12 cars will be extinct from the world pretty soon and this big bad bull is Lamborghini’s final hurrah to its long lived 60 year N/A V12 legacy and what a way to do it. There are cars that take you from A to B and then there is SVJ that stir all your senses and emotions  unlike anything else.

Porsche Carrera GT - The Art Of Driving

Porsche has been building race cars since forever but never did they get it quite as right as they did with the Porsche Carrera GT. It is the final swan-song of Porsche’s analog supercar lineage, the Carrera GT was produced between 2003 and 2006, with just 1,270 units ever made. It was Stuttgart’s all-out assault weapon to take on the mighty Ferrari Enzo — and even today, it remains one of the most sought after supercars ever built, thanks to its timeless design and, most importantly, its spine-tingling V10 that makes the sound of heaven. It is considered to be the genesis of hyper car concept or is it? Let’s find out.

A V10 Spectacle

Right behind your head lies a 5.7-litre naturally aspirated V10 which is nothing but a work of art, derived from Porsche’s LeMans Prototype (LMP2000). Cranking out 612 horsepower and 590 Nm of torque, and mated to an iconic 6-speed manual gearbox, it rockets to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and tops out at 205 mph. The engine, the exhaust note, and the manual downshifts — everything about the Carrera GT feels utterly out of this world.

As far as the handling goes, the Carrera GT is a hard edged, unforgiving, and wild track weapon. With no electronic interventions to save you, it demands genuine skill to drive hard. This is not a car that just flatters but something that challenges and that’s exactly what makes it not just special but sensational.

If Perfection Had a Shape

The designers in Stuttgart seemed to have one just goal in mind, to create something truly timeless and they absolutely smashed it. The result is a shape that has aged like fine wine—a clean, swooping front, a long and muscular rear profile, that has aged better than ever. The iconic twin exhaust not only sounds glorious but also perfectly complements the rear profile.

Some cars feel too good to be true, and the Carrera GT is undeniably one such interpretation. The engineering, craftsmanship, and sheer commitment that went into the making of the this car is almost impossible to replicate today. Above all, it is that howling V10 that makes the Carrera GT an all-time great and a car that cannot be reimagined, only remembered and revered for what it is.

BMW M3 E46 CSL – Automotive Purity

The BMW M3 CSL is the hardcore, ruthless version of the E46 M3, built with one intent and one intent only—to make you feel truly alive every time you step on the throttle. With just 1,383 units ever produced, it stands as one of the most desirable M cars of all time. Even today, it remains one of the finest driver’s cars to ever roll out of BMW’s factory gates.

To put things into perspective, the M3 CSL defines what an M car should be. A high-revving naturally aspirated inline-six, an ultra-lightweight chassis, and a driving experience focused purely on emotions rather than performance numbers. While modern M cars chase performance figures, the CSL is all about the raw and unfiltered driving experience and most importantly shredding tyres.

Driving emotions like no other

Under the hood lies a 3.2-litre naturally aspirated inline-six that screams throughout the rev range. This motor is capable of pushing out 360 hp and 370 Nm of torque with 0–60 mph time of 4.8 seconds and a limited top speed of 155 mph, it’s no slouch even by today’s standards . The real sorcery , however, lies in how it makes you feel—raising your dopamine levels better than your morning shot of coffee.

Immortalised as the hero car in Need for Speed: Most Wanted, the M3 CSL didn’t just dominate virtual streets but also helped shape global car culture. With a 110 kg weight reduction over the standard M3 and engine tweaks, the CSL feels light on its feet and drives as if it’s on rails.

Design-wise, it is unarguably the best-looking M3 shape to date. Subtle yet purposeful changes like the carbon fibre components for the roof, rear diffuser, body panels and a redesigned boot lid with a ducktail spoiler gives it a timeless yet race car inspired presence.

Purest Form Of Performance

The badge on a car says a lot, and the CSL reminds us why M cars are worth waking up early for on Sunday mornings. More than just driving, it becomes a part of you. If you draw up the list of greatest driver’s cars money can buy, the M3 CSL would absolutely rank on the top . It isn’t just a car—it’s something that belongs in a modern art gallery.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS - What Downforce Is All About

Born On Racetrack:

Porsche is a name that goes hand in hand with motorsports and racing. With the inception of the new 911 GT3 RS, Porsche has upped the ante when it comes to building race cars for the road. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is the ultimate expression of 911, built solely for track. Porsche incorporates the same 4.0L naturally flat 6 engine based on the 911 GT3 but with a slight power bump from 510 horsepower to 525 horsepower making it the most powerful GT3 RS to date. 

Downforce is the key:

The crowning glory, however, is the maximum use of every aerodynamic trick in the book, resulting in 860 kg of downforce at 177 mph which can only mean one thing, setting fiery lap times on every track possible, thanks to the huge rear spoiler with Drag reduction system. It even holds a staggering lap time of 6.49.328, quicker than most supercars that cost twice as much. That said, it incorporates a high revving naturally aspirated 4.0 flat 6 engine which screams all the way upto 9000 rpm redline and is capable of rocketing from 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds and takes only about 10.9 seconds to cover a quarter mile run, quite a serious weapon on tracks. The top speed, however, is restricted to 177 mph due to the huge F1 style rear wing. Porsche also offers carbon ceramic brakes as an option for impeccable braking abilities. 

Moving on to design, the GT3 RS is unmistakably a race car from every angle. Every part, every duct and every shape is designed to generate maximum downforce at any given time. Porsche absolutely knows how it’s done when it comes to aerodynamics. It gets quite a significant makeover compared to the GT3. The front profile looks more aggressive with huge vents to create optimum downforce at the front. The vents on the front fenders help release high pressure air created on the wheels at high speed, therefore, reduces drag and creates a low pressure zone around the car and also helps with effective brake cooling. Inside, it is all pretty much bare bones for a Porsche because of it’s race worthy credentials. However, there is a lot of carbon fiber and alcantara bits on the dash, centre console and the doors to make it as light as possible. 

Supercar Cheatcode:

Overall, the 911 GT3 RS is Porsche’s answer to the more elusive supercars like the McLaren 750S, Lamborghini Huracan STO, and the Ferrari 488 Pista but only better. Despite short on power, the GT3 RS still dominate every state of the art supercars on tracks, owing to the colossal downforce, delivering precision handling and uncompromising lateral grip on any track. It is undeniably the greatest 911 ever made and the engineers in Stuttgart have unlocked a new chapter in the downforce book with this ultimate track weapon.

Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV - A Force Of Nature

 

A V12 Fury

Automobili Lamborghini is all about howling V12s and blowing people’s minds with their otherworldly design and looks. The perfect interpretation of it is the Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV. The Murcielago was introduced in an era when supercars were all about drama, driving thrill and most importantly engines. Ever since its launch in 2003, it has been the pinnacle of V12 cars and this SV is the finest version of the Murcielago. What makes it even more special is its name SV (Super Veloce). The SV in its nameplate stands for “Superfast”. It is the ultimate track version of the standard Murcielago LP640. Only Lamborghini’s V12 track special cars are worthy of receiving this nameplate, and we think the Murcielago is the best SV ever known to man kind. 

On the design front, the front fascia looks like an angry bull that wants to charge right at you, so mean and angry. It also flaunts a clean side profile with the coolest rear end of any Lamborghini owing to it’s huge rear spoiler. All these design changes in the Murcielago SV makes it more aggressive and raging than the standard Murcielago LP640. Looks like it absolutely belongs in the bat cave. That said, the SV flaunts a naturally aspirated V12 motor just over your shoulder which not just produces colossal power figures but also a sound that would even make monsters run for their life. Only 350 units were planned to roll out of the factory but Lamborghini actually managed to build only 186 examples of the SV due to recession.

The beating heart of the Murcielago SV is a 6.5L Naturally aspirated V12 engine pumps out 661 horsepower and 660 Nm of torque at rpm. It is paired to a 6 speed automatic paddle shifter transmission. The cherry on top, however, is the fact a handful of examples came attached to the ultra rare 6 speed manual transmission which goes for a price that could even wipe out your bank balance. Speaking of performance, the SV is capable of rocketing from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and maxes out at a staggering 210 mph. That said, this V12 motor is the final evolution of Lamborghini's original V12 configuration that started its life with the mighty Miura.

Italians Do It Better

Lamborghini took the standard Murcielago, stripped out the interior, added more carbon inside out and a lighter exhaust to make the SV 100 kilograms lighter than the regular Murcielago, allowing for razor sharp handling and more definitive driving experience on tracks. Like every other Lamborghini, it is a nightmare to drive in traffic but absolutely comes alive on tracks. It is a car that brings the 10 year old inside you everytime you get behind the wheel. To sum things up, the SV is nothing but a pure automotive art with one of the best sounding V12s strapped on behind to make every nerve in your body dance with its raw and mental performance. From the moment you hop inside , it’s just you, the car and the roads in front, nothing else matters. We definitely think that it is Lamborghini in its purest form. Lamborghini simply wouldn’t have been what it is without this brute force of a car.