Turbo Lamborghini
Turbo Lamborghini But this changed with the introduction of the Performante coupe for 2018. The Performante is to Lamborghini what the LT is to McLaren or the Pista is to the Ferrari 488 — lighter, faster and more hardcore. Lamborghini insiders admit this was the car the test drivers always wanted to build, and it showed. Suddenly, Lambo had a driver's car to match Ferrari and McLaren. It's a vibe that's retained by the convertible, the removal of the roof only adding to the car's visceral appeal. Our test car was fitted with the optional ($2,400) Dynamic Power Steering system that's quick and communicative, contributing to a pointy car that turns about its nose. The gearbox snaps from cog to cog and, while the engine lacks some of the midrange thrust of the turbo Ferrari, the trade-off is a whip-crack throttle response that's more race than road car. Thankfully the standard carbon-ceramic brakes have the stop to match the go. For suc...