The Huracan STO, according to the automaker is, “the purest incarnation of Lamborghini Squadra Corse heritage”, a homologated, or street-legal version of its motorsport sibling, the Huracan Performante.
It features design and performance characteristics that have also been influenced by the Huracán GT3 Evo, a racer that’s earned the checkered flag a combined five times at the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring.
Exciting Exterior and Interior Design
The STO features a wide array of upgrades that turn the “baby” Lamborghini supercar into the ultimate track-focused weapon while remaining road legal race car.
The Huracan STO might look like the Huracan Performante, but there are major differences aimed at optimizing airflow and aerodynamics. The hood, fenders and bumper consist of a single lightweight unit (called “cofango” in Italian) whose design inspiration came from two legends: the Miura and Sesto Elemento. New air duct designs on the hood increase airflow through the central radiator to help generate downforce. This single unit is shaped to push airflow on top of the fenders to aid in frontal downforce. A set of 20-inch magnesium wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza tires in two configurations are standard.
The rear fender helps reduce drag and aids in aero efficiency. Also out back is the new engine cover with an integrated air scoop for better engine cooling. That snorkel sucks in air which is then managed by deflectors in the rear hood’s frame. An integrated shark fin helps with cornering abilities while the adjustable rear wing further aids aerodynamics. Overall airflow efficiency increases by 37 percent and downforce by 53 percent. The Huracan STO has the highest level of downforce in its segment and best overall aero balance for a RWD supercar.
The Huracan STO’s interior continues with the lightweight focus thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber and Alcantara. This features carbon fiber floor mats, door panels, and door opening latch. Four-point seatbelts remind the driver and passenger this thing is designed for the track; there’s even a racing helmet storage compartment in the front trunk.
Lamborghini has also updated the touchscreen’s HMI graphics, making it easier for drivers to monitor important information like tire pressure and brake temperatures. A fully connected telemetry system enables drivers to monitor and record their track performance. Upon completion, this data can be downloaded directly to a specially-developed app.
Buyers have the option of customizing some aspects of both the interior and exterior, with a range of color combinations and race-style body graphics.
Power and Performance
Aside from its aggressive exterior, the Huracan STO boasts a naturally aspirated V10, an engine type that’s quickly becoming extinct. Ferrari, for example, has dropped natural aspiration in favor of turbocharging.
This rear-wheel-drive STO shares the same naturally-aspirated V-10 as Lamborghini’s competition cars; the engine has been boosted to produce 640 hp. Maximum torque of 417 ft-lbs is delivered at 6,500 rpm. With a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in the mix, the STO can hit a top speed of 192 mph, and sprint from zero to 62 mph in three seconds flat.
The STO can come to a full stop from 62 mph in 98.4 feet. This is due in part to Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, developed for both racing and road use, which improve overall braking efficiency and offer 60 percent greater stress resistance to those on Huracán predecessors. Additionally, new cooling ducts for the brake calipers mitigate overheating.
Pricing
The Lamborghini Huracan STO doesn’t come cheap as Prices are rumoured to start at $327,838, excluding taxes and shipping. Customer deliveries will get underway in spring 2021.
