Not exact matches
With a special lightweight chassis, thinner - gauge aluminium for the body panels and carbonfibre for the dash, nose cone and front and rear wings, the new
Superlight R500 weighs just 506 kg, giving a power - to -
weight ratio of 528bhp per ton.
The carbon fiber monocoque for the Aventador has been a major achievement already, but for the Superveloce this strong but lightweight material has been taken to the next level, the inner door panels are clear carbon fiber with a strap to pull down, similar to the treatment seen on the Gallardo Superleggera in fact, while the lower rocker panels and rear fenders are made from
superlight SMC material... the big carbon fiber rear wing offers three positions while the «shoulder» air intakes are now fixed too but show large intakes nonetheless... keep in mind all the motors for the original rear wing and intakes could be deleted on the Superveloce... all in an effort to shave away
weight.
I found the car quite engaging — it really feels light on its feet, though that could in part be due to the
superlight steering
weight.
Together with other carbon fiber components such as new door panels and new rockers and fenders in SMC
superlight, it provides low
weight with maximum rigidity.