Friday 20th December 2013

Lamborghini Huracan - official

Gallardo replacement aims at the 458 with 610hp and Lambo's first DSG

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Goodbye Gallardo, hello Huracan! Lamborghini's latest small supercar has been revealed in full ahead of its Geneva show debut and, well, doesn't it look great?

Exhausts subtle after the Aventador's pipes

Lamborghini talks of 'sharp edges, monolithic and sculptured volumes and precise surfaces' which all add up to create a purposeful, squat and dramatic car. Noticeably more compact than the Aventador, the Huracan is, to these eyes, another fine piece of design work from Lamborghini. But is it prettier than a 458? Hmm...

When the Gallardo came out a few years after the Ferrari 360, it trumped its Modense rival on power. A decade later, the junior Lamborghini is again ahead of its Ferrari contemporary, albeit not by quite the same margin. The direct injection 5.2-litre V10 now makes 610hp (40hp up on a 458 and 5hp better than a Speciale) and 413lb ft.

For the first time in a Lamborghini (and some may say far too late), the Huracan will have a double-clutch gearbox. Or a 'Lamborghini Doppia Frizione' to give it its full name. The new seven-speed gearbox helps the Huracan to a 'further reduced' 22.6mpg and 290g/km. Hardly an eco-warrior than, but thanks for sticking with an atmospheric engine Lambo.

No excuses for missing the paddles!

What the new box also facilitates in the 1,422kg (dry) Huracan is some ferocious acceleration stats. Claimed 0-62 is 3.2 seconds, and 125mph arrives in just 9.9 seconds. Lamborghini says the top speed is 'over 325km/h (202mph)'. It also promises 'consistently superb braking' from the standard carbon ceramic discs; can Lamborghini finally address its issues with the feel of carbon brakes?

There's a clear Aventador influence on the cabin with the dramatically slanted dash, starter button under a red cover and gigantic paddles. All the driver's info is displayed on a 12.3-inch TFT panel ahead of the wheel. On that wheel, the 'driving dynamics selector' allows the familiar choice of Strada, Sport and Corsa modes, each tweaking the throttle response, noise, the 4WD and ESC. For extra configurability (and no doubt to the benefit of resale values), magnetic dampers and variable ratio steering will be on the options list.

A quick FYI/pub stat on the name too. Huracan was a fighting bull of the Spanish Conte de la Patilla known for 'his outstanding courage and strong sense of attack'. Fighting in Alicante, Huracan showed 'unrelenting character'. So there you are.

For 'qualified prospects' (Lamborghini's words, honest), preview events will be held from January. Should these qualified individuals want a Huracan, the first cars will be delivered in the spring. Presumably the unqualified paupers can purchase a car soon after.

[The Beaver King]

I like it

It's a smaller, slightly less outrageous Aventador.

I do wish Lamborghini would change the styling over the range, but I guess it's their signature look at the minute.

Also, 22mpg is almost Prius territory (maybe)....

[PiB]

That will have to grow on me and it will have to have a tricky diff to come close to a 458 but a suppose 4x4 helps.

[BrewsterBear]

I've never really fallen for any of the more modern Lamborghini's looks. That, though, is absolutely stunning.

[IrishAsal]

That profile shot looks great.

Other than that, I rather the Gallardo.

[McClure]

It's nice, but dare I say it, a little conservative for a Lambo. The rear end in particular is a little... bland. I loved the Gallardo but I'm not convinced this is enough of a step forwards to sustain a 7 year life cycle.

[RacingBlue]

That is stunning

[Alex]

Will a manual be available?

[Ved]

A chap I've done a bit of work with mentioned his invitation to the January event to me last week. He's giddy with excitement and I can see why.

[Ikobo]

I think I like it. There's something about the way the front lights sit that doesn't quite seem right though, maybe the nose is a little too narrow for where they're positioned?

[007 VXR]

Now that looks good

[richs2891]

Thats look stunning in my eyes. Want to see it in a dark grey or black.
Another one to add to the fantasy garage should I win the lottery.
Richard

[stew-S160]

I can only really respond with this- Giggity Giggity Giggity Giggity Giggity Giggity Giggity Giggity

[Davey S2]

Stunning.

[deltashad]

Massive air scoops, angry face.... Massive improvement, like it a lot. Best looking small Lambo to date.

[staples230uk]

Just wow!!! I have always loved lamborghini styling!! Another good job.

[pSyCoSiS]

That's a thing of beauty - and I prefer the looks over the 458 Italia...

[steveb8189]

That looks superb - far less fussy than the 458 in my opinion

9.9 to 125 is pretty epic but I believe the 458 Speciale did it in 9.1 - I guess being over 100kg lighter makes up for the 4 wheer drive launch

[McWigglebum4th]

The name sounds like the noises I make when i'm speaking to god on the big white telephone

Hhhuuuurcaaannnn

[T1berious]

IrishAsal said:

That profile shot looks great.

That is exactly what I thought. Once these hit the high 40's I'd love one!

I think it looks dramatic in a way that I wish the MP4-12C did. Awesome work, Mammoth Want!

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BrewsterBear said:

I've never really fallen for any of the more modern Lamborghini's looks. That, though, is absolutely stunning.

+1