Driven with and by passion
Lamborghini is an auto manufacturer that needs no introduction. It’s known for building mid-engined supercars named after Spanish fighting bulls, and unlike rival Ferrari, putting a touch of madness and theatricality into everything it develops. The Huracán LP610-4 is everything you have come to expect from the iconic brand. It's wonderfully insane by virtue of its athletic and aggressive design, and it's also a thrill to drive, with few vehicles (if any) able to match its on-road dynamics.
Performance
The Huracán’s LP610-4 designation stands for the positioning of its engine, the power output, and the fact that this supercar has all-wheel drive. “LP” stands for “longitudinale posteriore,” meaning the engine is positioned longitudinally behind the driver. The 610-horsepower figure represents the car’s output on the metric system; it’s actually 602 hp as measured here in the U.S.
The 5.2-liter V10 is adapted from the engine used in the Huracán’s predecessor, the Gallardo. It also produces 413 pound-feet of torque and features Lamborghini’s new Iniezione Diretta Stratificata (IDS) system, which combines port and direct injection to maximize efficiency and performance.
The powerful engine is backed by a fast-shifting seven-speed dual clutch automated transmission. It features multiple programmable modes, including a “Corsa” (Italian for “race”) mode that incorporates launch control and a system that pre-selects gears under certain conditions, cutting shift times even further.
Lamborghini has used all-wheel drive in its supercars for years, but the Huracán’s system is likely its most sophisticated yet. In normal driving, it sends 30 percent of the power to the front wheels and 70 percent to the rear wheels. But it can also vary that distribution, initiating a 50/50 front/rear split or sending 100 percent of the power to the back wheels, depending on the situation.
All of that hardware will get the Huracán from 0 to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 9.9 seconds, and propel it to a top speed of over 202 mph. The Huracán also gets an EPA-rated 16 mpg combined (14 mpg city, 20 mpg highway).* That’s an 11-percent improvement over the Gallardo, thanks in part to a standard engine start-stop system.
The Huracán can do more than melt its driver’s face off in a straight line, though. To keep weight down, it boasts an aluminum spaceframe chassis, with some carbon fiber thrown in for good measure. That not only means there’s less weight for the engine lug around, but also that the Huracán is lighter on its feet in the corners.
Bolted to the featherweight chassis are variable-ratio electric power steering and magnetorheological shock absorbers. The settings for these and other features are tied into the ANIMA driver control system. Short for “Adaptive Network Intelligent Managament (and meaning “soul” in Italian), it has three programmable modes: Strada, Sport, and Corsa.
Features
The Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 is a two-door, two-seat coupe. A convertible (Spyder) and rear-drive-only (LP580-2) are also available and reviewed separately.
Standard equipment includes LED lighting, power seats, automatic climate control, multifunction steering wheel, infotainment system with 12.3-inch display screen, and leather and Alcantara interior trim.
Optional features include heated seats, a rearview camera, a park-assist system, and navigation. Through Lamborghini’s Ad Personam program, buyers can also select bespoke exterior and interior colors, as well as other features to customize their cars.
Design
The Huracán wouldn’t be a Lamborghini if it didn’t get people to stop in its tracks. Making the most of its mid-engined layout, the Huracán features the latest evolution of the hexagonal styling theme previously seen on the larger Aventador, as well as several concept and special-edition models, like the Sesto Elemento.
With seemingly every exterior line a sharp edge, the Huracán looks like it’s knifing through the air. A particularly dramatic element is the multi-contoured surfacing that makes up the outline of the side windows and the air scoops immediately behind the doors. Moving back from the scowling face and sculpted sides, a glass engine cover shows off the V10 with proper style.
The interiors of supercars are often compared to fighter jet cockpits, but to some extent that was the intention of Lamborghini designers. The engine start button features a flip cover that looks like the ones used for weapons-arming switches in some military aircraft. The exterior’s hexagonal theme is also replicated in the air vents and steering wheel, while a digital display puts all vital information front and center.
Safety
Standard safety equipment on the 2016 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 includes anti-lock brakes, stability and traction controls, and front and head/thorax airbags. The aforementioned rearview camera and park-assist system are optional.
Verdict
The Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 is a high-tech supercar with the soul of a fighting bull.
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*EPA estimates. Your mileage may vary depending on driving habits and conditions.
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