Lamborghini’s new “entry-level” supercar, the Huracán, picks up where the exotic Gallardo left off. Its angular design manages to be both severe and elegant, and its stealth fighter–like cockpit is as luxurious as it is intense. Nestled behind the passengers is a 602-hp V-10 mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox (sorry, no manual transmission is offered) and all-wheel drive, helping Lambo’s new bull accelerate from 0–60 mph in just under three seconds, and a top speed of 202 mph.
The styling of the Lamborghini Huracán has been described as subdued
by some, but in the metal it has a simple kind of elegance to it that is
both refreshing and appropriately intimidating.
It looks quite small on the road, too, even though it isn’t, and as a replacement for the 11-year-old Lamborghini Gallardo – of which some 14,000 were made between 2003-2013 – it borrows more than one or two ideas from both the existing Audi R8 and its forthcoming successor, which will appear next year.
The Huracán’s chassis, for example, will be shared with the next Audi R8 and uses a hybrid combination of RTN carbonfibre and aluminium which, claims Lamborghini, provides almost as much strength and stiffness as a full carbonfibre tub, but with nowhere near the same expense. It’s also far easier and cheaper to repair in the event of an accident.
The engine is a development of the familiar 5.2-litre V10 that we’ve come to know and love in both the R8 and Gallardo, albeit with a raft of modifications to its top end and exhaust system.
This time round it produces a thunderous 602bhp (or 610ps, hence the LP 610-4 moniker) and 413lb ft of torque, which is sufficient to fire the Huracán to 62mph in a mere 3.2sec and to a claimed top speed of 202mph. Stop start also becomes a standard fitment to help reduce emissions and improve economy by over 10 per cent.
It looks quite small on the road, too, even though it isn’t, and as a replacement for the 11-year-old Lamborghini Gallardo – of which some 14,000 were made between 2003-2013 – it borrows more than one or two ideas from both the existing Audi R8 and its forthcoming successor, which will appear next year.
The Huracán’s chassis, for example, will be shared with the next Audi R8 and uses a hybrid combination of RTN carbonfibre and aluminium which, claims Lamborghini, provides almost as much strength and stiffness as a full carbonfibre tub, but with nowhere near the same expense. It’s also far easier and cheaper to repair in the event of an accident.
The engine is a development of the familiar 5.2-litre V10 that we’ve come to know and love in both the R8 and Gallardo, albeit with a raft of modifications to its top end and exhaust system.
This time round it produces a thunderous 602bhp (or 610ps, hence the LP 610-4 moniker) and 413lb ft of torque, which is sufficient to fire the Huracán to 62mph in a mere 3.2sec and to a claimed top speed of 202mph. Stop start also becomes a standard fitment to help reduce emissions and improve economy by over 10 per cent.
Chassis and body
- Frame:
- hybrid aluminum/carbon fiber
- Body:
- Outer skin made from aluminum, and composite material.
- Mirrors:
- Electrically controlled exterior mirrors
Suspension
- Suspension:
- Aluminum double-wishbone suspension
Tyres and wheels
- Steering:
- Electromechanical power steering, optional LDS steering with variable ratio
- Front tires:
- Pirelli 245/30 R20
- Rear tires:
- Pirelli 305/30 R20
- Front wheels:
- 8.5J x 20''
- Rear wheels:
- 11J x 20''
Airbags
- Airbags:
- Full Size dual-stage front airbags Full size lateral airbags
Brakes
- Brakes:
- Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum brake servo unit, six-piston calipers at the front, four-piston calipers at the rear
Engine
- Type:
- V10 90° IDS, 40 valves
- Displacement:
- 5,204 cm³ (317.6 cu.in.)
- Bore and stroke:
- Ø 84,5 mm x 92,8 mm
- Compression ratio:
- 12.7 : 1
- Maximum power:
- 610 CV (449 kW) @ 8,250 RPM
- Maximum torque:
- 560 Nm (412 lbft) @ 6,500 RPM
- Emission class:
- EURO 6
- Cooling system:
- Water and oil cooling systems
- Engine management system:
- Bosch MED 17 Master Slave
- Lubrification system:
- Dry sump
Fuel consumption *
e-Gear transmission
- Urban consumption:
- 17.8 l/100 km
- Extra urban consumption:
- 9.4 l/100 km
- Combined consumption:
- 12.5 l/100 km
- CO2 emission:
- 290 g/km
Drivetrain
- Type of transmission:
- All-wheel drive with electrohydraulic multi-plate clutch.
- Clutch:
- 7-speed LDF dual-clutch transmission, shift characteristics variable via Drive Select Mode
Performance
- Top speed:
- >325 km/h (>202 mph)
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph):
- 3.2 s
- Acceleration 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph):
- 9.9 s
Dimensions
- Wheelbase:
- 2,620 mm (103.15 in)
- Overall length:
- 4,459 mm (175.55 in)
- Overall width (excluding mirrors):
- 1,924 mm (75.75 in)
- Overall width (including mirrors):
- 2,236 mm (88.03 in)
- Overall height:
- 1,165 mm (45.87 in)
- Front track:
- 1,668 mm (65.67 in)
- Rear track:
- 1,620 mm (63.78 in)
- Dry weight:
- 1,422 kg (3,135 lb)
- Weight/Power ratio:
- 2.33 kg/CV (5.14 lb/CV)
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