Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster

Lamborghini’s 29 cars in the Dream Car Garage catalogue already give the marque a significant presence, but the Aventador S Roadster earns attention by occupying a very particular corner of that landscape. Across all 600 cars, just 21 pair a V12 with AWD, making this 2017 to 2020 convertible a rare combination of layout and capability within the collection.

Its position among the full catalogue shows why that combination matters. The Aventador S Roadster ranks 78th for power, placing it in the top 13% of the 600 cars, with 730 bhp from a naturally aspirated 6.5 litre V12. Its 0-100 km/h time of 3 seconds is quicker than 488 cars in the catalogue, while its 350 km/h top speed sits 38th overall. These figures place it firmly among the upper tier of performance choices available to collectors here, but the character of the car comes from how those numbers are delivered.

The V12 layout is already an uncommon feature in this collection, with only 90 of the 600 cars using that engine arrangement. A naturally aspirated V12 is rarer still, with 54 examples across the catalogue, and the Aventador S Roadster combines that format with all-wheel drive and open-top bodywork. As a two seater convertible/cabriolet, it offers a different expression of the supercar category, pairing the drama of its engine layout with the appeal of a roofless design.

The financial position reflects its level within the catalogue as well. With a used price of £380,000, it ranks 98th most expensive, sitting above 502 other cars. Its cost per bhp is £521, placing a clear figure on the balance between its performance output and acquisition cost.

This car also represents Italy’s continuing presence in the collection. Of the 600 cars, 118 come from Italy, and this Lamborghini adds another example of the country’s contribution to the supercar landscape. Founded in 1963 in Italy, Lamborghini’s place in the catalogue is reinforced by cars that occupy distinct performance roles.

The Aventador S Roadster suits the collector who wants a V12 convertible at the heart of their garage, a car defined by naturally aspirated power, all-wheel drive confidence and headline performance figures. It is the choice for someone seeking a machine that brings a very specific mechanical character to a collection, where the combination of open-air design and twelve-cylinder engineering becomes the reason it belongs.