The roof opens or closes in 17 seconds, stowing away beneath the rear deck with its distinctive rear fins, and can do so at speeds of up to 30mph. The fins, which are mounted behind each of the seats, have an integrated duct to reduce cockpit turbulence. Two removable wind guards damp lateral aerodynamic pulses and allow conversation between driver and passenger, even at high speeds.
The 5.2-litre V10 naturally-aspirated engine of the Performante Spyder produces 640hp at a heady 8,000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 600Nm at 6,000rpm. Yet with 70% of that torque available from as low as 1,600rom, it’s a civilised and tractable performer in traffic as well as utterly mind-blowing out on the open road. Permanent four-wheel drive, and a front/rear weight distribution of 43/57 delivers exceptional traction for a 0-62mph time of just 3.1 seconds, snapping at the heels of the Performante coupé. Top speed is identical at 202mph. If you plan on attempting the Nürburgring lap record, you might still go for the coupé, but you’d be missing out on the Spyder’s heightened sensory emotion and the sonic drama of a Lamborghini V10 engine note in the open air. It’s a nice dilemma to have…
