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REV TO THE LIMIT
We love Lambos. They are the world's most recognizable, uncompromising vehicles in modern history. Think Countach. Think Diablo. Think Murciélago. Think Aventador. Lamborghini built its empire on monstrously capable V12-powered supercars, so when the Gallardo debuted with its V10 and 'affordable' pricing in 2003, we were skeptical. A decade and several special editions later, all doubts would be dashed, and the Gallardo would claim the throne as the best-selling Lamborghini of all time. In fact, it sold more than 14,000 units in its ten-year run, making up for nearly half of the Lamborghinis ever sold. Ever. For 2015, Lamborghini has debuted the replacement for Gallardo: the Huracán LP610-4. Time to check out some of the initial video reviews. They'll tell you that Lamborghini is a brand that focuses on the street first, but by the end of the Gallardo's run, it had become a substantial force on the track, too. With that in mind, the Huracán steps into a somewhat crowded segment of semi-accessible, track-ready super-sports cars, primarily with competition from the Ferrari 458 Italia, McLaren 650S, Audi R8, and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S. However, the Lamborghini manages to set itself apart from the crowd with ease. The Huracán is louder than the rest, both in sound and style, and there's something to be said about brand image here. While Ferrari and Aston owners will likely earn credit for being the gentlemen of the group, and McLaren guys will be the weird, tech-obsessed racers, arriving in a Lamborghini most assuredly turns you into a showman and entertainer. Everything about the car demands onlookers' attention, and that's likely one of the greater joys of driving it. Ultimately, we're talking about a supercar here, and the Huracán is no slouch around town or on the track. That 5.2-liter V10 can launch the car to 60 miles per hour in right at 3.0-seconds flat, and to 124-mph in under 10 seconds toward a top speed of 202 mph. That makes it as quick as all but the McLaren, and just as fast as the Ferrari. We never saw those upper limits thanks to Ascari's triple-loop design, but those turns did give us the chance to really push the all-wheel-drive system and new transmission. They're brilliant. The Huracán's steering is both effortless and insanely sharp, and the faster you go, the more responsive car becomes. Tuned up to Sport and Corsa modes, the transmission responds with lightning-quick shifts, and the suspension remains flat as you bank around corners. Those things are expected in the segment. What's unique, though, is the all-wheel-drive system's immense traction, which moves power around to each wheel within milliseconds for the very best approach to each corner. You're able to tackle each curve more aggressively than you can in rear-drive cars, making the Lamborghini very quick around the track, but also very forgiving if you need to make a quick maneuver.
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It has only been a month since Lamborghini started taking orders for the new Gallardo replacement, the exciting new Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4. The Huracán is already flying off the shelves at Lamborghini because that have 700 orders already. The Huracán LP 610-4 sports a mid-mounted 5.2-liter normally-aspirated V10 engine rated for 602-horsepower (610PS) and linked to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. Keep your foot to the floor, and you’ll accelerate to 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds, pass 124 mph in 9.9 seconds and finally max out somewhere close to 202 mph. Lamborghini Huracán GalleryLamborghini sold 2,100 cars last year so 700 orders shows that there is tremendous demand for Lambo's baby bull. We have seen pics and footage online that suggests Lamborghini has been consistent showing well-heeled clients the Huracán at VIP events around the world. At this stage, us mere mortals will get more information when the Huracán debuts at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show on March 4. Pricing and availability for the U.S. market will be announced later in the year.
Sports Car Video of the Day: Lamborghini Aventador Jumping, Sliding and Creating Lots of Noise12/22/2013 Technically, this isn't one video of the day, it is four videos. Sorry :) The kind folks at Lamborghini lent the guys at Autocar a few Lamborghinis for a day. So they did exactly what we wanted them to do, they put them through a bunch of awesome tests and challenges to see which was better. A Lamborghini Aventador coupe versus a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster. Which one would you choose? Lamborghini Aventador Test: Will It Jump?Lamborghini Aventador Test: How Loud is It?Lamborghini Aventador Test: Drag RaceLamborghini Aventador Test: Handling CircuitOk, so you have a cool $1 million burning a hole in your pocket and you really want to add a cool, shiny new sports car to your garage 2014. We have a list of the new ultimate sports cars from the ultimate car manufacturers. These are the new offerings that will define the supercar wars for the next decade. Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche and Lamborghini are all represented. McLaren P1 |
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