By finding ways to extend the shelf life of its combustion engine sports cars, Lamborghini has also delivered some of their best efforts to date
It is no secret that the Lamborghini Huracan has reached the twilight of its life cycle because Lamborghini has decided it is about time to take the next step toward electrification of its entire range by 2023. Rather than just make a luxe version of the Huracan with all the bells and whistles, Lamborghini has instead honed this supercar further.
Just before the latest Huracan Tecnica, Lamborghini had launched the Huracan STO and it was a star when it came to driving dynamics. Admittedly, this level of performance was in part due to the aerodynamic package which included a large wing and front spoiler—a bit loud for some tastes.
Recognising that issue and also for the sake of practicality in production, Lamborghini developed the Huracan Tecnica, essentially similar to the STO but using production-friendly parts to attain performance levels near that of the STO without the complexity.
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The Huracan Tecnica gets a smaller rear wing and a revised nose bumper that looks more like a normal Huracan EVO, the staple model upon which the Tecnica is based upon. It still achieves a respectable amount of downforce, although not at the level of the STO. The fabulous carbon ceramic racing Brembo brakes of the STO have been replaced by a beefed-up set of normal carbon-ceramic ones, tweaked to offer the same feel.
The good news is the rest of the parts like the 640hp V10 naturally-aspirated engine and MagneRide suspension have been carried over to the Tecnica. These are the important components that give the Tecnica the same characteristics as the STO. The Tecnica sprints to 100km/h in just 3.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of over 325km/h.
While the STO is a track-going supercar, the Tecnica is the road-going version. It has better road clearance, so one can enjoy it better without being stymied by speed bumps or uneven roads, though it has to be said that it is a low-slung supercar in the traditional sense. It also attracts less attention without the loud bodywork of the STO.
This one-for-the-street and one-for-the-track strategy is not new as Porsche has successfully implemented it on their pinnacle cars, namely the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS, since the early 2000s. One would think they would cannibalise sales from either model, but instead have each developed a strong following once the clients understand the concept.
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