Lamborghini updates Huracan Evo with new options
Rear-drive-only now available for sideway thrills, as well as Amazon Alexa voice control
Is it less powerful than the all-wheel-drive model?
When the Lamborghini Huracan first appeared several years ago as an all-new replacement for the Gallardo, it had a 610hp 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 driving all four wheels.
Later in the Huracan’s life cycle came a rear-drive-only version with a detuned power output of 580hp, resulting in a 0-100kph time of 3.4 seconds — 0.2 seconds slower than the AWD variant.
And when the Huracan reached midlife last year, it gained the Evo nameplate, a 640hp rating and a 2.9-second 0-100kph time.
This month, Lambo has announced an update for the Huracan Evo RWD with 610hp and a 3.3-second record.
So, yes, the RWD is still less powerful and slower than the AWD, though the former is a slight improvement in performance over its pre-facelift predecessor.
Note the different front air intake design in the accompanying picture between the two Evos, for the sake of differentiation.
OK. So it’s all about a more affordable Lambo …
You could say so, given that the RWD is the cheapest Huracan yet (going for less than 20 million baht in Thailand). But that’s not the only point.
With drive channelled to just the rear wheels, there is less driving security than in the AWD, meaning the RWD is aimed at more capable hands in need of some fun.
In fact, Lamborghini is touting the new P-TCS (Performance Traction Control System), which allows scope for tyre slip depending on the driving mode while maintaining a safety net for drivers.
Lambo says this lets drivers oversteer in as safe a manner as possible when exiting corners, with Strada (street) mode being strictest and Corsa (race) the most lenient. Ferrari calls its version
SSC (side slip control).
That said, the Huracan Evo RWD is not necessarily an entry-level Lambo for everyone. In fact, many average hands may still find solace in spending more for the Evo AWD.
At the same time, Lamborghini has updated its 2020 Huracan Evo mode range with a new voice control system based on Amazon Alexa that can operate adjustments for interior lighting and climate control, as well as place calls and play music.