Gallery: With the Huracán, Lamborghini Finally Learns to Refine Itself
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Lamborghini’s angular new Huracán LP 610-4 visually references the fierceness of its predecessor, the Gallardo.
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The new Lambo is distinctly less wild, filled with refinements like electronically adjustable suspension, a smooth-shifting dual-clutch transmission, and available variable-ratio steering.
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The coddling gizmos beg the question: Has Lamborghini gone soft on us?
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What the Huracán gives up in wildness, it gains in practicality. The optional adjustable suspension can be softened up for potholed roads, transforming this from a teeth-chattering thoroughbred to a laid back cruiser.
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The revised driver interface takes a cue from Ferrari, eliminating steering wheel stalks by moving controls for wipers, headlights, and turn signals onto the wheel.
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The new, naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine bucks the turbocharging trend du jour and yields 610 metric horsepower.
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The lurch when you bury the pedal is intense, especially with a launch control setup that sends a shockwave of torque to all four tires.
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Driving the Lamborghini Huracán for a day reveals a Gallardo replacement that’s been packed with considerably more refinements and a fierce side that still attacks when provoked.
