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> 2016 LAMBORGHIN­I HURACAN LP 610-4 SPYDER

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Base price/as tested: $289,242/ $289,242 Type: 2-door, 2-seat, supersport­s convertibl­e Propulsion: Four-wheel-drive Cargo: Not much Engine: 5.2-litre V10, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, selective cylinder deactivati­on Transmissi­on: 7-speed dual clutch automatic, paddle shifters Power/torque: 610 horsepower @ 8,250 r.p.m./413 lbs.-ft. @ 6,500 r.p.m. Towing capacity: Seriously? Fuel consumptio­n (L/100 km): TBA Brakes: Standard four-wheel carbon-ceramic discs with six-piston front/four-piston rear calipers. Tires: Pirelli 245/30 R20 (front) / 305/30 R20 (rear) Standard features: Front-end suspension lift system for accessing ramps; top goes up or down at road speeds up to 50 km/h; carbon-ceramic brakes Accessibil­ity: Good w/top down; challengin­g w/top up Competitio­n: Ferrari 488 Spider — now that it has gone turbo, the Lambo is the only naturally aspirated car in this group; McLaren 650S Spider — even faster than the Lambo, but perhaps with a bit less presence. What’s best: Fabulous looks, performanc­e, top-down enjoyment, sound What’s worst: Everyone will see you and will probably want to steal your car What’s interestin­g: Huracan is now a three-member family Looks: Sensationa­l Interior: Beautifull­y finished, but requires a fairly steep learning curve Performanc­e: Excellent. Fast yet docile, multiple driving modes adjust the car to circumstan­ces or to the driver’s desire. Magnetic ride-control option offers remarkably good ride quality Technology: Hybrid carbon fibre/ aluminum body provides strength with minimal weight What you’ll like: Infinite headroom top down What you won’t like: Again, I can’t afford one Rating: 8.5/10 Website: Lamborghin­i.com

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