Performance Review: Lamborghini SC20 6.5 V8 - [2020]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini SC20 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini SC20 6.5 V8 is the 7 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2020. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular Lamborghini SC20 has a 6498cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The SC20 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the SC20's All Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1550 kgs (3417 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini SC20 6.5 V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Lamborghini SC20 shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 6498cc 48V V12 engine produces 566 bhp (422 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 531 lb-ft (719.9 Nm) @ 6750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (553 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lamborghini SC20 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2001 AC Cobra 212 S/C (388.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini SC20.

The Lamborghini SC20 has a Power to weight ratio of 365.1 bhp per ton and 342.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2020 SC20 competing with the 2001 AC Cobra 212 S/C (388.8 bhp per ton) or the 2020 Lotus Exige Cup 430 3.5 V6 (387.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lamborghini SC20 generating around 342.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2015 Ferrari F12 tdf 6.3 V12 (367.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2018 McLaren 600LT 3.8 V8 Bi-Turbo (366.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.6 secs, this made the Lamborghini SC20 6.5 V8 as fast as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (2.50 secs) the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (2.50 secs) the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 (2.50 secs) the or the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 (2.50 secs). This Lamborghini SC20 6.5 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (2.60 secs) the 2022 Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs) the 2020 Hennessey Venom F5 6.6 V8 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs) the and the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the SC20 and the 2005 Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 W12 Cabrio

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini SC20 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.21 secs @ 122.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2005 Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 W12 Cabrio (11.16 secs), the 2006 BMW Alpina B7 V8 Tiptronic E65 (11.16 secs), and the 2007 Audi A5 S5 4.2 Quattro (11.18 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2020 version of the Lamborghini SC20 6.5 V8 has a maximum speed of 221mph.

Top Speed of the 2020 SC20 equals the 2017 Zenvo TS1 GT 5.8 V8 10th Anniversary (233 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2020 Lamborghini SC20 6.5 V8 then how about the 2017 Zenvo TS1 GT 5.8 V8 10th Anniversary (233 mph), the 2011 Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 (233 mph), or the 2009 Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 (233 mph).

Related Links:

2020 SC20 Rivals List.

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