It’s 2022 and while we’re busy signing up for fitness resolutions that ought to be broken, the Lamborghini Huracán STO is an all-muscle inspiration to trim down. One may wonder what it would take to strip down a Huracán in order to hit the 1,300-kilogramme benchmark. The answer is simple and inconvenient for anyone who isn’t a purist. The STO loses cupholders, excessive carpeting on surfaces, adds a lightened windshield, magnesium wheels, and employs 75 per cent carbon fibre in its entire build. The raging bull has really done it this time with the Super Trofeo Omologato that emulates the real racing feel in a road-legal car.
SPECIFICATIONSENGINE 5204 cc, V10, naturally aspirated petrol TRANSMISSION 7 speed dual clutch automatic ——RWD POWER 470/640 at 8,000 rpm TOP SPEED 310 kmph 0 to 100 km/hr 3 seconds PRICE Rs. 5 Crore |
Track and Field
You must bite down on the bitter pill that provokes the realisation that the Huracán STO is basically built for the track. The ‘city’ label is only an obligation. The highly responsive TROFEO driving mode makes you realise that even a nudge can cause this beast to snarl back, before doing your bidding. The other modes— STO for street driving and PIOGGIA for wet driving—are no less aggressive, mind you. The engine is loud and makes its presence known, something Indian motorists are yet to fully accept in the lanes they share.
Animal Instinct
For the hopeless romantics and loyalists who have had the courage to read on, the Lamborghini Huracán STO is an absolute beast. The natural aspirated 5.2-litre V10 engine ensures that you enjoy a track-oriented power output with great response from the accelerator. I cannot emphasise more on the fact that you have to think very carefully about every move because the car unfailingly over-delivers. The Trofeo Mode simply sends the car into its wildest avatar. You can fully explore the 640ps power and 565Nm of torque here. The incredible aerodynamics is aided by the double-profile rear wing with three ranges of downforce, ranging from 324 kilogrammes to 420 kilogrammes. On the track, this tends to be your best ally you have when it comes to control and stability.
The true mettle of the STO can and should be tested on the track. The car simply roared through the straights and turns at the Buddh International Circuit. The aerodynamics and superior carbon ceramic breaks (used by Formula 1 cars) made controlling the light and nimble STO much easier, even in the more aggressive TROFEO Mode. The additional down-force from the rear is a massive catalyst to get racing.
The car is almost panther-like, untameable; doesn’t let its lightweight dictate its strength and snarls at the slightest touch. It’s a wild cat that can reach 310 kmph and go from 0-200 kmph in just 9 seconds. So, you better know what you’re doing before touching this exhibit.
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