New Huracán: the V10’s last hurrah
Facelifted supercar gets a power boost, revised aero and trick chassis control system
Lamborghini has unveiled an updated Huracán as the swansong for the firm’s naturally aspirated V10, with the next generation of models set to adopt hybrid tech. The revised Huracán gains increased performance, new chassis electronics and refreshed looks.
The new-for-2019 Ferrari 488 rival also adopts the Huracán Evo nameplate to reflect its mid-life alterations. The supercar features a number of styling changes designed to offer “aerodynamic superiority”, with a new front bumper bringing enlarged intakes and an integrated splitter.
There are also revised intakes at the side, but the most notable changes are at the rear, where a new full-width intake echoes that of its recently updated Audi R8 sibling. New twin exhaust outlets are positioned higher on the rear fascia, while a new integrated spoiler better balances downforce and drag. A super-slippery underbody also features, although no official drag coefficient figure has been released.
Following on from the Nürburgring-lap-recordbreaking Huracán Performante launched last year, the standard Huracán now has the same power output from the naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10. The 29bhp boost, up to 631bhp, and 443lb ft of torque mean a 0-62mph time of 2.9sec (0.3sec quicker) and 0-124mph in 9.0sec. The top speed is unchanged at 201mph.
Lamborghini has also focused its efforts on the Huracán’s chassis, but instead of messing with the nuts and bolts, it has introduced a new electric chassis control system. Called Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata (LDVI), it is set to control every aspect of the car’s dynamics.
Sensors constantly monitor acceleration, roll, pitch and yaw rate and can actively predict driver behaviour. A new generation of magnetorheological damping has been brought in, too.
Enhanced torque vectoring in the all-wheel-drive system allows traction to be directed through any of the four wheels. Lamborghini has also worked on the dynamic steering system to “provide higher responsiveness in corners which require the lowest steering angles”.
The Huracán Evo’s interior gains a new 8.4in capacitive touchscreen in the centre console. It controls everything from the climate control to the use of Apple Carplay, with a more advanced voice command system. New options include a
dual-camera telemetry system with a high-capacity hard disk.
In addition to the changes to standard fitments, Lamborghini has increased the Huracán’s range of personalisation options, including new wheel and colour choices. Lightweight interior materials, such as forged composites and a patented ‘carbon skin’, are available on request. A number of upholstery options and a range of new style packs have also been announced.
Lamborghini will start deliveries of the Huracán Evo in the spring, with pricing from £165,256, excluding taxes. No images of the open-top Spyder version have been revealed yet, but that car will benefit from the same changes when it goes on sale in a couple of months.
A 29bhp boost, to 631bhp, and 443lb ft mean a 0-62mph time of 2.9sec