Lamborghini Huracan Evo Review: Design and Performance

Introduction

The car you see in the picture is the Lamborghini Huracan Evo. If you think it is a fast vehicle with a powerful sound that comes at a high price, you are absolutely correct. Over the past six years, the Huracan has undergone specific changes that have made it stand out in terms of high performance and advanced technology.

Exterior Design

The design of the Huracan Evo is both majestic and aesthetically impressive from a mechanical standpoint. Its distinctive bumper shape introduces a new design element in the form of a 'Y', consistent with the brand's style. The new upgrades also include design elements harking back to older Lamborghini models:

• Lines on the hood inspired by the legendary Lamborghini Countach,
• Side air intakes drawn from the stunning Murcielago.

With all air vents and channels working seamlessly along the vehicle's body, the Huracan Evo defies the laws of physics in a remarkably elegant way, especially with its large 20-inch wheels and standard carbon-ceramic brakes.

Rear Design

At the rear, the Huracan showcases a powerful design with a new rear bumper, a larger rear diffuser, and central exhaust pipes taken from the Lamborghini Performante. The rear spoiler adds a stunning aesthetic touch while serving three main functions:

• Providing five times more downforce than the previous model,
• Redirecting hot air from the exhaust away from the vehicle,
• Reducing airflow disruption at the rear for better grip.

Interior Design and Technological Specifications

As with any supercar's interior, the design of the Huracan Evo is truly something beyond description. You won’t find things where you might expect them, which adds to its unique character. For instance:

• The directional controls and window controls are buttons on the steering wheel,
• The window buttons are not located on the doors,
• Elements of the dashboard, gear lever, and start button look as if they belong to a spacecraft.

A notable update in the Huracan Evo is the 8.4-inch touchscreen entertainment system that is exclusive to Lamborghini. This means the Huracan no longer shares its screen with Audi. However, since this Italian-made screen seems to have some operational issues, it suffers from lag and slow responses. To compensate for this shortcoming, the vehicle is equipped with connectivity systems for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with 10 speakers from the "Sensonum" audio system, plus a digital dashboard that changes its display based on the selected driving modes.

Driving Experience

You will enjoy an exhilarating driving experience with the Huracan Evo at every moment. Imagine this Italian beast accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in 9 seconds. By keeping your foot on the accelerator, you can reach a top speed of 325 km/h. All these impressive figures are achieved thanks to its powerful 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine, which produces an astonishing 631 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque, accompanied by a majestic sound from the exhaust at all speeds.

Being equipped with a naturally aspirated engine allows you to push the car to its limits, which is precisely what Lamborghini expects from you. You will notice that the maximum torque in this vehicle peaks at 6500 RPM, while peak power is achieved at 8000 RPM. To simplify how quickly the Huracan Evo reaches 8000 RPM, it features an impressive 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that requires your full attention to shift gears perfectly and at the right moment using the paddles behind the steering wheel.

If you prefer the car to shift gears for you, you can keep it in "Strada" mode (street driving) or "Sport" mode, but to experience the full thrill of this beast, you should switch it to "Corsa" mode while using the paddles for a truly satisfying feel. It’s also fascinating how the car changes its character entirely when switching between modes; one moment you have an uncontrollable beast, and the next, a manageable ride suitable for the roads with the push of a button.

Typically, driving a supercar requires a great deal of courage, but what Lamborghini has done with the Huracan Evo is raise the bar to such a level that you can feel like a professional race driver with minimal effort. As a supercar, it comes with numerous systems that continuously analyze what is happening at any given moment.

The Huracan Evo features all-wheel drive with a torque vectoring system that knows exactly how much torque to distribute to each wheel for optimal grip. Additionally, it includes a unique rear-wheel steering system, the first of its kind for Lamborghini, which turns the rear wheels slightly to maximize grip during cornering. The car also incorporates Lamborghini's dynamic steering system with variable ratio and magnetic ride control as standard.

All these systems work in unison to ensure optimal performance and understanding of the driving situation, known as LDVI (Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata). In general, LDVI acts as a supercomputer that commands all systems to execute the necessary actions for the best possible performance in real-time, responding within just 20 milliseconds.

Conclusion

If you are looking for fast and thrilling cars, there are many options in the automotive world, but few can deliver the excitement and emotional driving experience that the Lamborghini Huracan Evo offers. With a starting price of 1.3 million AED, it’s not a small amount; you could purchase 6 Corvette C8s or 3 Porsche 911s, or 2 Nissan GT-R Nismo cars for the same price. However, when it comes to choosing among these vehicles, I believe there is no doubt that we would select the Lamborghini Huracan Evo.