Lamborghini unveils open-top Aventador

Lamborghini has pulled the covers off the new Aventador S Roadster ahead of its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The open-top supercar sports Lamborghini’s naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12, which produces 730bhp and 508lb/ft of torque. This allows the Aventador S to sprint from 0-60mph in just 2.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 217mph – equal to that of the Aventador S coupe.

Power is sent to all four wheels, which are fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres that have been specially developed for the supercar. Four-wheel steering also helps improve the Lamborghini’s dynamic ability through corners.

In place of a traditional roof, Lamborghini has fitted the Aventador S Roadster with a number of lightweight panels that can be manually removed and stored under the bonnet.

With the roof in place, the Roadster’s rear window can be opened at the push of a button to allow drivers to better hear the V12 soundtrack.

Aesthetically, the Aventador S Roadster is much the same as the coupe, although the rear end has been slightly redesigned to give it its own aerodynamic

Kia has unveiled the Proceed Concept – previewing a new body style for the brand.

Described as an ‘extended hot hatch’, the Proceed Concept demonstrates the potential for a new variant in the Cee’d range.

Although it retains Kia’s styling DNA, featuring the trademark grille and cues from the Stinger GT, the concept presents a sleeker appearance t h a n t h a t o f t h e character. Carbon fibre has been used extensively on the Lamborghini, with front and rear bumpers, side skirts and air intakes all finished in the lightweight material.

Customers have a choice of five interior configura- current Pro_cee’d hatchback.

It lacks B-pillars and has an extended tailgate, making it more reminiscent of an estate car, while sixspoke 20-inch alloys and GT logos reinforce the sporting stance.

The concept represents a huge change from the current range of Cee’d cars, which take a traditional hatchback form.

The Pro_cee’d, the Korean manufacturer’s first tions, which include leather and Alcantara in a range of single and bi-tone colour combinations.

The Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster has a recommended retail price of £251,462, excluding taxes. hot hatch, was added to the line-up in 2013.

The Pro_cee’d Concept also features a bespoke Lava Red paint finish, created using layers of black and chrome-effect silver paint, with a red-tinted lacquer.

The Kia Pro_cee’d Concept will make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week – 500 metres from Kia’s European design facility, the birthplace of the concept.