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GameOverMan! said:
Here speaks someone with experience - forget the hype and some contacts at main dealers are significantly better than others. It's also amusing those that some who say a carbon tub is essential have now changed their tune. The limited warranty side of Lamborghini in comparison to Ferrari has also limited there used values as well.
Buy what stirs your soul not the mags or Internet nuggets tell you is awesome..
Buy what stirs your soul not the mags or Internet nuggets tell you is awesome..
Nope still playing the same fiddle here - Carbon tub is still essential/highly desirable in a spider IMHO. At least Lamborghini have gone partially carbon in the Huracan spider which is at least a step in the right direction. Don't fret another incoming carbon tubbed McLaren coming soon
Yipper said:
The Huracan Performante is simply in a whole different league to every Ferrari and McLaren on the planet right now. Within 60secs of driving it, you quickly see it makes the 488 feel dull, the 458S look slow, and the 720S handle like a bag of wet spaghetti. It even makes the Aventador S feel wallowy and outdated. Only the GT2 RS is in the same class at the moment, but that lacks the badge cachet. Can see the Huracan Performante following a similar price curve to the Aventador SV, longterm. They are both a masterpiece.
So you have driven one?markclow said:
So you have driven one?
I've driven all of the above and would take exception over the 720S handling comment.Where the Performante scores most highly over the others is simply the whole theatre, drama and sense of occasion. The sound is amazing and something that simply cannot be replicated with a turbocharged car with any aftermarket exhaust even
The Lambo is a "FUN" car but with a massive step up in the driving dynamics of all previous Lamborghini's.
Its even noticeably better in every conceiveable way over the standard Huracan and it seems like a new generation car.
I guess its very like a bigger step from 650S to 675LT or 458 to speciale.
They really have hit the "sweet spot" with the Huracn Performante for which they should be applauded.
Its at last a serious drivers car and not just a #lifestylelambo. It might not have the most bhp, it might be the fastest 0 -60 or top speed, it might not be the best looking but as an overall exciting drivers car package its at the very top IMHO.
It even feels fast with the sound etc... at 30 mph. In the others you nearly have to be doing warp speed to get that excitement.
This is what most people seem to want these days, its not all about bhp and ultimate speed but more about something that triggers your senses and makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up. The Performante does that in abundance
sone said:
I wouldn't take much stock in rumours with Lamborghini. When I bought my first Aventador I was told they would not produce more than 5.5k thousand cars as the buck that they make the carbon chassis on would be worn out by that stage. They surpassed this number some time ago and have a new model recently released so go figure.
I think the one thing that will make a difference is that the original Huracan I believe could not be imported to some parts of the states so we had a deluge of cars which stagnated the market over here. That problem is now resolved and while it is possible to get a HP I don't think the dealers have endless supply, in fact the numbers are quite low.
Get the flippers out of the way when they realise these cars will hardly sell at a premium and that premium will barely cover main dealer charges if they manage it and then we'll see where the market really is. I wouldn't expect to make any money on my HP but I would expect to lose less than on the standard car.
Would be very interested in your thoughts about the Performante if you have time to write a piece please.I think the one thing that will make a difference is that the original Huracan I believe could not be imported to some parts of the states so we had a deluge of cars which stagnated the market over here. That problem is now resolved and while it is possible to get a HP I don't think the dealers have endless supply, in fact the numbers are quite low.
Get the flippers out of the way when they realise these cars will hardly sell at a premium and that premium will barely cover main dealer charges if they manage it and then we'll see where the market really is. I wouldn't expect to make any money on my HP but I would expect to lose less than on the standard car.
sardis said:
sone said:
I wouldn't take much stock in rumours with Lamborghini. When I bought my first Aventador I was told they would not produce more than 5.5k thousand cars as the buck that they make the carbon chassis on would be worn out by that stage. They surpassed this number some time ago and have a new model recently released so go figure.
I think the one thing that will make a difference is that the original Huracan I believe could not be imported to some parts of the states so we had a deluge of cars which stagnated the market over here. That problem is now resolved and while it is possible to get a HP I don't think the dealers have endless supply, in fact the numbers are quite low.
Get the flippers out of the way when they realise these cars will hardly sell at a premium and that premium will barely cover main dealer charges if they manage it and then we'll see where the market really is. I wouldn't expect to make any money on my HP but I would expect to lose less than on the standard car.
Would be very interested in your thoughts about the Performante if you have time to write a piece please.I think the one thing that will make a difference is that the original Huracan I believe could not be imported to some parts of the states so we had a deluge of cars which stagnated the market over here. That problem is now resolved and while it is possible to get a HP I don't think the dealers have endless supply, in fact the numbers are quite low.
Get the flippers out of the way when they realise these cars will hardly sell at a premium and that premium will barely cover main dealer charges if they manage it and then we'll see where the market really is. I wouldn't expect to make any money on my HP but I would expect to lose less than on the standard car.
Initial thoughts are it feels like a mix of the standard Huracan which was one of my favourite cars that I’ve owned to date with the rawness of the Gt3 Rs, again another car I’ve owned.
The std car was very much underrated in my opinion so the Performante is no doubt an absolute cracker. I’ll let you know(-:
sone said:
I’ll be glad to as soon as it stops bloody raining(-:
Initial thoughts are it feels like a mix of the standard Huracan which was one of my favourite cars that I’ve owned to date with the rawness of the Gt3 Rs, again another car I’ve owned.
The std car was very much underrated in my opinion so the Performante is no doubt an absolute cracker. I’ll let you know(-:
Was your standard Huracan an early car or a revised later one ? Early 2014/5 cars certainly got criticised Initial thoughts are it feels like a mix of the standard Huracan which was one of my favourite cars that I’ve owned to date with the rawness of the Gt3 Rs, again another car I’ve owned.
The std car was very much underrated in my opinion so the Performante is no doubt an absolute cracker. I’ll let you know(-:
Most of the reviews suggest the Performante is a massive step up from the latest standard car and more akin to a new model/2nd generation car with added benefits of being a striped out track focused model.
I believe the new generation standard Huracan is out next year and no doubt will benefit from some elements of the upgraded Performante albeit it in regular spec
TBH I wasn't a big fan of the standard Huracan but the Performante is a completely different beast and the changes seem to come together and make it the total package.
Lamborghini seem to have really found the sweet spot with the Performante model. Perfect combination of looks, sound, rawness, handling, dynamics, great steering and fantastic DCT gearbox and above all FUN
RamboLambo said:
Was your standard Huracan an early car or a revised later one ? Early 2014/5 cars certainly got criticised
Fact was the press were critical because of an inherent anti Lamborghini bias... Journos talk such b
ks..... I've been signing the praises of that n/a V10 for ages, and the sound it makes.... Now n/a is a good thing..... The standard huracan fulfilled it's design brief perfectly... As an everyday supercar for any use.... It was never meant to be a track weapon.70proof said:
Fact was the press were critical because of an inherent anti Lamborghini bias... Journos talk such bks..... I've been signing the praises of that n/a V10 for ages, and the sound it makes.... Now n/a is a good thing..... The standard huracan fulfilled it's design brief perfectly... As an everyday supercar for any use.... It was never meant to be a track weapon.
Agree the engine and sound is glorious but they did make changes to the steering and suspension to improve on the early cars. For everyday use the standard Huracan is ok but as full on Lambo's go it was quite soft so they could sell loads.ks..... I've been signing the praises of that n/a V10 for ages, and the sound it makes.... Now n/a is a good thing..... The standard huracan fulfilled it's design brief perfectly... As an everyday supercar for any use.... It was never meant to be a track weapon.Only hardcore enthusiasts really appreciate a track weapon like the Performante
RamboLambo said:
but as full on Lambo's go it was quite soft so they could sell loads.
Only hardcore enthusiasts really appreciate a track weapon like the Performante
The modern Lamborghini has to cater for the mainstream market... Which ain't driving people... It's the a list celebs etc of Hollywood and young wealthy Chinese so the huracan was spot on....Only hardcore enthusiasts really appreciate a track weapon like the Performante
Sure I've read the performance is docile and soft enough for road use, kings road etc too
RamboLambo said:
sone said:
I’ll be glad to as soon as it stops bloody raining(-:
Initial thoughts are it feels like a mix of the standard Huracan which was one of my favourite cars that I’ve owned to date with the rawness of the Gt3 Rs, again another car I’ve owned.
The std car was very much underrated in my opinion so the Performante is no doubt an absolute cracker. I’ll let you know(-:
Was your standard Huracan an early car or a revised later one ? Early 2014/5 cars certainly got criticised Initial thoughts are it feels like a mix of the standard Huracan which was one of my favourite cars that I’ve owned to date with the rawness of the Gt3 Rs, again another car I’ve owned.
The std car was very much underrated in my opinion so the Performante is no doubt an absolute cracker. I’ll let you know(-:
Most of the reviews suggest the Performante is a massive step up from the latest standard car and more akin to a new model/2nd generation car with added benefits of being a striped out track focused model.
I believe the new generation standard Huracan is out next year and no doubt will benefit from some elements of the upgraded Performante albeit it in regular spec
TBH I wasn't a big fan of the standard Huracan but the Performante is a completely different beast and the changes seem to come together and make it the total package.
Lamborghini seem to have really found the sweet spot with the Performante model. Perfect combination of looks, sound, rawness, handling, dynamics, great steering and fantastic DCT gearbox and above all FUN
Now it’s even better!
sone said:
My car was a 15 plate I had a race exhaust put on it and thought it was fantastic. Never understood the haters. This car looked good sounded good and in my opinion had the best engine and trans on the market.
Now it’s even better!
Fair enough being 15 MY with the upgrades and with the race exhaust certainly would make it a lot better than the early 14 cars that the press reviewed.Now it’s even better!
I drove 17 MY standard car back to back with the Peformante and as you say there is a marked improvement
icebite78 said:
KHK said:
What do you guys think of Blu Lemans? Leaning towards swtiching from Bianco to Blu Lemans seeing how White is becoming way too common for the H.
Im leaning towards le mans blue with black loges ....stunning.Colour is such a personal thing but I don't think I've seen a bad colour on a performante as such
Even that Verde Hydra Dark Green looks different/ok with the bronze narvi alloys even if a little too subtle for a Lambo IMHO.
I considered white but thought it was a little too flat and to add an Italian Flag stripe over bonnet and roof via the ad personum programme which would of livened it up was too expensive as you would never get back the £20k.
Blu le mans certainly stands out and will be quite rare I would imagine.
Personally I don't get the matt finishes especially at the £15k premium
Even that Verde Hydra Dark Green looks different/ok with the bronze narvi alloys even if a little too subtle for a Lambo IMHO.
I considered white but thought it was a little too flat and to add an Italian Flag stripe over bonnet and roof via the ad personum programme which would of livened it up was too expensive as you would never get back the £20k.
Blu le mans certainly stands out and will be quite rare I would imagine.
Personally I don't get the matt finishes especially at the £15k premium
RamboLambo said:
Only hardcore enthusiasts really appreciate a track weapon like the Performante
Why? I am sure there are plenty of Performante buyers that won't go anywhere near a track and still appreciate the benefits over a regular Huracan. They will buy it because it looks much better, sounds better and has a better interior. The extra power and dynamic abilities I sure they will appreciate being there even if they don't necessarily exploit them.RR50 said:
Why? I am sure there are plenty of Performante buyers that won't go anywhere near a track and still appreciate the benefits over a regular Huracan. They will buy it because it looks much better, sounds better and has a better interior. The extra power and dynamic abilities I sure they will appreciate being there even if they don't necessarily exploit them.
Yeah sure they will appreciate it for lots of other reasons where it is better than the standard huracan but to really appreciate its full capabilities you have to drive it enthusiastically and take it on a track. Only £50k more for the Performante over the standard Huracan seems a steal seeing its such a massive improvement
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