The Lamborghini Huracán is a mid-engine, two-seater sports car made by Lamborghini from 2014 to 2024. It was revealed online in December 2013, made its debut at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show and replaced the Gallardo. It was succeeded by the Temerario, announced in 2024.
Lamborghini Huracán at a glance
| Maker | Lamborghini, Italy |
|---|---|
| Built | 2014 to 2024 |
| Predecessor and successor | Gallardo; Temerario |
| Engine | 5.2 L naturally aspirated V10, Audi/Lamborghini |
| Power (LP 610-4) | 449 kW (610 PS, 602 hp) |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch “Doppia Frizione”, no manual |
| Drive | electronically controlled all-wheel drive |
| Kerb weight | 1,553 kg |
| 0–97 km/h (road test) | 2.5 seconds |
| 0–300 km/h (road test) | 27.6 seconds |
| Maximum speed (road test) | 325 km/h (202 mph) |
| Drive modes | Strada, Sport, Corsa |
English Wikipedia is the only source used here, so the facts were not cross-checked against a second source; figures are the maker’s claims.
History of the Lamborghini Huracán
Name and engine
The name is Spanish for hurricane and comes from a Spanish fighting bull known for its courage that fought in 1879; Lamborghini has traditionally named its models after fighting bulls. The Huracán keeps the 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 of the facelifted Gallardo, tuned to 610 PS. The engine combines direct and multi-point fuel injection for the first time in a V10, and its firing order, 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9, is printed on a metal plate on top of the engine.
Technology
The all-wheel-drive system is electronically controlled and the new 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox changes character with the selected mode; no manual was offered. Magnetorheological dampers adapt the suspension quickly, and the car shares components with the second-generation Audi R8. The cabin has electric heated sport seats and one of the first sports-car infotainment systems moved out of the centre stack. The drag coefficient of 0.39 was not disclosed until 2021.
Design and features
- V10: direct plus multi-point injection.
- Drive: electronic all-wheel drive.
- Shared parts: components with the second-generation Audi R8.
Lamborghini Huracán versions
- LP 610-4 (2014): the original coupé.
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Sources
- Lamborghini Huracán, English Wikipedia: name, specifications, technology
