Lamborghini delivers 20,000th Huracán model, looks back on supercar's success

MANILA: Automobili Lamborghini recently announced the production of Huracán Number 20,000: an STO model finished in Grigio Acheso Matt for a client in the principality of Monaco.

While the Huracán Super Trofeo Omologata is the pinnacle of Huracán performance in a road car with racing spirit, it heads an extended family of Huracán models that have delivered aspirated performance with characterized dynamic handling and driving emotion since its 2014 launch.

The Huracán's success has endured for eight years — an attraction maintained over time thanks to a wide range of versions: 12 road and three racing versions. Since 2014, 71% of customers have chosen the coupé versions and 29% the open-air derivatives.

Top of the markets is the United States, where more than 32% of all Huracán versions have been delivered in the last eight years, followed by the UK and Greater China. This solid success continues also today: Huracán models largely contributed to the 2021 sales record with a strong increase sales up to 2,586 units, due partly to the impetus from the very positive customer response to the Huracán STO.

The first Huracán coupé (LP 610-4) debuted at the 2014 Geneva motor show with four-wheel drive, 610hp, acceleration from zero to 100kph of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 325kph. Innovations included Lamborghini Anima drive mode selection, on-board gyroscope LPI system, dual fuel injection and LEDs lights throughout the car: an industry first in the super sports segment.

The Huracán LP 610-4 Spyder was unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2015. The 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 is the same as in the coupé and develops 610hp. The zero-to-100kph sprint is covered in 3.4 seconds and the top speed is 323kph. 

The Huracán STO launched in 2021 delivered Lamborghini’s motorsport experience and know-how in a homologated road car. It has been inspired by the Huracán EVO Super Trofeo developed by Squadra Corse for Lamborghini’s own race series, as well as the Huracán EVO GT3, three-time winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona and two-time winner of the 12 Hours of Sebring.

With its 640hp naturally aspirated V10 engine generating 565Nm at 6,500rpm, the rear-wheel drive Huracán STO delivers exhilarating acceleration from zero to 100kph in three seconds, from zero to 200kph in 9.0 seconds, and a top speed of 310kph. 

Unveiled in April 2022 is the Huracán model called the Tecnica: the next-generation rear-wheel drive V10, developed for pilots seeking driving fun and lifestyle perfection on both road and track. The Tecnica’s moniker embodies the advanced evolution of the Huracan’s technical prowess.

The Tecnica's new looks accent improved aerodynamics for heightened performance, stability and ease of use, particularly on a circuit. Taking its engine from the Huracán STO, with an increase of 30CV over the Huracán EVO rear-wheel drive, the powertrain delivers 565Nm of torque at maximum 6,500 rpm and improved acceleration of zero to 100kph in 3.2 seconds.

More than 60% of Huracáns delivered have featured Lamborghini's bespoke Ad Personam customization package, drawing on a vast palette of colors, trims and special materials. The Ad Personam program now offers around 300 exterior colors, but a customer can always request a unique option.

Customers in central Europe, Japan and UK are the most inclined to tailor-made customization. Everyday objects such as furniture, sofas, bags, clothes, but also make-up (eye shadows, nail varnish). 

A Huracán rear-wheel drive for the Pope was created in papal colors and presented in the Vatican City to be auctioned for charity.

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