Lamborghini Huracan

Synopsis

Lamborghini, the world renowned super car brand has revealed its latest addition that will replace the Gallardo, Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4. Also, the unveiling was commenced to celebrate the 50th anniversary celebration of the Italian car maker. The name Huracan is derived from the name of the famous fighting bull of the Spanish Conte de la Patilla breed which fought in Alicante in August 1879 and was known for outstanding courage and strong sense of attack.

Also, to create a lot more buzz and to flaunt this superb piece of machinery, Lamborghini announced of Huracan LP610-4 taking part in 130 different events in 60 cities all over the globe. It also flaunts a fresh new look which seems distantly inspired by Aventador and some from Gallardo itself. It has an improved body design which is made of aluminium and carbon fiber to make it extremely light (1422kgs of dry weight) while providing it with better rigidity. It is also expected to arrive in the Indian market by the end of 2014.

Design and Style

Remaining true to the really extravagant tradition of Lamborghini, Huracan LP610-4 has got a unique and wedge-shaped silhouette with clear lines and conventional doors along with a muscular exterior look. It has full-LED headlamps with Y-shaped daytime running lights at front, body colored front bumper with large air dams, B-pillars with large triangular scoops, body colored door handles and ORVMs, lower end of its side profile with Aventador-esque air intakes behind the doors, a rear diffuser, slim LED tail lights with a dropped-Y motif, beautiful alloy wheels, its four sporty exhaust pipes that comes out like two ovals on either end of the diffuser and its low-slung look from the rear three-quarter view to make it a formidable competitor among Ferrari 458 Italia and the upcoming second-generation Audi R8. Its specifications are not yet disclosed but we are sure to hear more about it ahead of its March debut.

Also, the first photographs reveal an increase in length, width and wheelbase of this fabulous coupe, which will also works in its favour. On the inside also, it is equally beautiful and luxurious. It has got a 12.3-inch colored TFT touchscreen instrument panel with rev counter, speedometer, trip computer, navigation and infotainment functions, the transmission tunnel, the console and the dashboard with fighter-jet type design, luxurious Nappa leather and Alcantra premium upholstery with seven color combinations, large and steering wheel-mounted shift paddles, a Start/Stop button, a driving dynamics system operated via a steering wheel-mounted switch to toggle between three modes: STRADA(Street), SPORT and CORSA(Race) which adjusts the behaviour of the four-wheel drive system, the engine and the gearbox, the exhaust note and the ESP and the standard Carbon-Ceramic brakes for excellent braking performance. Also, it has the optional 'Lamborghini Dynamic Steering' variable steering ratio system and magneto-rheologic suspension damper control for advanced customization.

Engine and Gearbox

Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 has got a powerful and new 5.2L, 10-cylinders, EU6 compliant, IDS (Iniezione Diretta Stratificata – a mixture of direct and indirect fuel injection) based V10 engine with a maximum power of 610bhp (in DIN) and 601bhp (in SAE) at 8250rpm and a maximum torque of 560Nm at 6500rpm and is mated with the Lamborghini's first ever 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission called LDF (Lamborghini Doppia Frizione) and is helped by a fully-electronically controlled four-wheel drive system. This engine gives a top speed of over 325kmph and reaches 0-100kmph mark in just 3.2 seconds with the combined EU consumption figures of 12.5l/100 km and 290gms/km CO2 emissions.

Shades and Price

Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 is available in a single variant and in a large variety of shades at an ex-showroom, Delhi price of INR 3.43 crores, which may vary.