As startup electric car companies continue to produce prototypes boasting outrageous amounts of horsepower and torque, more traditional big-name performance car manufacturers are starting to fall behind in the power stakes. It remains to be seen how the fight between electric and petrol performance vehicles pans out over time, but for the moment Lamborghini has […]The post Most Powerful Lamborghini Tested At Nurburgring appeared first on Pursuitist.

As startup electric car companies continue to produce prototypes boasting outrageous amounts of horsepower and torque, more traditional big-name performance car manufacturers are starting to fall behind in the power stakes. It remains to be seen how the fight between electric and petrol performance vehicles pans out over time, but for the moment Lamborghini has been seen fighting back by testing what’s set to be the most powerful road-going Lambo to-date at the Nurburgring, the Aventador Super Veloce Jota (SVJ).Although official images have yet to be unveiled, the bodywork performance enhancements are probably going to make this one look like the most outrageous-looking Lamborghini ever too. There are going to be scoops, vents, spoilers, a massive rear diffuser, and an equally massive spoiler, which are designed to make the most of what’s expected to be as much as 800 bhp on tap with the finished car.Lamborghini has been accused by some observers of going a little soft in terms of the design and styling of its c...