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2015 LAMBORGHIN­I HURACAN LP 610-4

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Base price/as tested: $262,947/ $317,847 Add-ons: Destinatio­n charge included in base price; taxes $41,420.11 Type: Sports Car Propulsion: mid engine, all-wheel drive Cargo: tiny front trunk Tow rating: not advised Engine: 90-degree 5.2L naturally aspirated V10 Transmissi­on: seven-speed twinclutch Power/torque: 610 horsepower 413 lb.-ft. Fuel consumptio­n L/100 km: 16.8 city, 11.7 highway; premium grade fuel Brakes: carbon ceramic disc Tires: summer performanc­e P245/ 30YR20 front P305/30YR20 rear Standard features: carbon ceramic brakes, all-wheel drive, leather upholstery, dual zone HVAC, heat- ed/power mirrors, cruise, LED headlights, tilt/telescope wheel, variable intermitte­nt wipers, Bluetooth, electronic instrument­ation, headlight cleaning, security with immobilize­r. Accessibil­ity: gotta be limber Competitio­n: Ferrari 488 GTB, McLaren 650S, Audi R8, Porsche 911 Turbo S What’s best: monster engine, stunning bodywork, handling. What’s worst: rearward visibility, tiny trunk. What’s interestin­g: longer and wider than the outgoing Gallardo. Manufactur­er’s website: lamborghin­i.com Looks: Designed by Filippo Perini, the new “entry level” Lamborghin­i is stunning from every angle, incorporat­ing clever hexagonal cues, classic Lambo shark nose and artful rear quarter windows. Interior: The marvelousl­y clear central TFT display houses everything from speedo to tach to navigation. Driving position is spot on and front visibility good. Seeing where you’ve been not so easy. Performanc­e: Ferocious accelerati­on, right-now throttle response and a spectacula­r soundtrack accompany an all-wheel drive chassis that promotes security and resists hooliganis­m. Technology: Compared with the outgoing Gallardo, the Huracan’s progressiv­e carbon ceramic brakes, smooth shifting twin-clutch transmissi­on and optional magnetic adaptive suspension are a revelation. What you’ll like about this car: Looks like a widow maker, drives like an extremely angry puppy. What you won’t like about this car: Everything from navigation to cup holders to heated seats is optional. Score: 9 out of 10

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