The V10 supercar by Sant’Agata Bolognese has the best of both worlds.
Lamborghini can’t seem to leave the Huracan, it seems. The V10 supercar, which is now a gracefully aged model, still stands up against the rest and has proved to be a modular platform that can be easily modified due to its many iterations. Today, a new Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica is available. This Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica is the ultimate expression of the V10 Lambo promise to deliver thrills on the road as well as on the track.
Technically superior
The HuracanTecnica borrows many elements from the HuracanSTO, a track-oriented version of the V10-powered supercar. The STO is basically a Super Trofeo-ready race car that meets all road laws. Lamborghini has refined this package to make it more street-friendly and performs well on the track. The new Technica divides the difference between track-ready STO or the “normal” Huracan Evo.
“The car is the perfect bridge between EVO and STO. Rouven Mohr, chief technical officer at Lamborghini, stated that the STO is for track use only and the EVO is for daily use.
The engine is powered by a naturally-aspirated 5.2-liter V10, which is the same one that powers the STO. It delivers just under 630 horsepower and 417 pounds-feet to the rear wheels. The power is transmitted through a seven speed dual-clutch gearbox that has variable shift characteristics depending upon the ANIMA drive mode.
Technically, the Tecnica’s LDVI (Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata) system controls the Huracan’s dynamic behavior. It coordinates systems like the traction control and torque vectoring to provide the desired level of control.
Mohr said, “You can say that the Huracan Tecnica has three souls: performance and fun to drive. And lifestyle.”
Strada is the most stable and comfortable mode for day-to-day driving. Sport gives the Huracan a more playful feel by increasing the throttle and gearbox response, engaging more of the torque vectoring, and allowing the rear wheels more space to oversteer before intervening. This allows drivers to enjoy a controlled tail-slide.
Corsa puts the Huracan in its most serious and responsive mode. This allows the driver to take full advantage of the Tecnica’s track-attacking capabilities. The V10’s torque is at its highest and the gearshifts as fast as they are aggressive are the most sensitive. Torque vectoring, traction control, and rear-wheel steering all work together to give the Huracan the grip it needs for hot laps.
The handling is exceptional because you have full control over the car and can play with it. This car is comparable to the STO, which can be a powerful track weapon but it’s also easy to drive and effortless. Mohr said that the car is easy to drive if you want to do oversteer.
He continued, “The slip angle is what describes traction control. We’ve raised this threshold so you can have more slip depending on your drive mode.” “We’ve decided to give the driver a lot of freedom, and then with a smooth transition, we will engage traction control. Otherwise it feels awkward and interupts the movement.
Hot! The Tecnica brakes feature track-inspired cooling management with carbon ceramic brakes that have a specifically designed cooling deflector. These direct airflow to the discs to heat dissipating heat. This keeps the pads’ temperatures down and extends their life. You’ll want your brakes to be effective and frequently, thanks to the Huracan Tecnica’s speed of 3.2 seconds from zero to sixty.
Sharp Looks, Sharper Performance
The exterior of the Tecnica is not just for show. The Tecnica’s new design is more aerodynamic and makes the most of lightweight engineering like a carbon fiber hood. It visually splits the difference between road-riding stablemates as well as its track-tacular STO counterpart. The Huracan is the first to get an air curtain in its fascia. A new front splitter with lower slats directs air through the wheels to improve cooling and downforce.
The Tecnica is now 2.4 inches longer that the Huracanevo due to body tweaks. Although it’s not much, considering they are the same height and width, the additional inches make the Tecnica appear wider and squatter. This particular Huracan’s rear was also redesigned. It has many benefits.
Even though it is only a few degrees more, the narrow rear window has improved visibility. The engine is covered by the carbon-fiber hood, while the rear bumper features a more efficient air intake. These two exhaust pipes, which are hexagonal in design, are the loudest.
The Tecnica has a new fixed rear wing which gives it 35 percent more rear downforce than the Huracan Evo RWD. To improve airflow, the Tecnica’s subbody has a number ventral aero deflectors. The entire package is mounted on 20-inch Damiso diamond cut wheels that sport a hexagonal design. They are shod with Bridgestone Potenza Sport tire.
Lamborghinis Are Best Shared
Lamborghini designed the HuracanTecnica’s interior to be both sporty yet comfortable, so drivers will spend more time behind the wheel. The cockpit is a welcoming place for multiple people thanks to the height-adjustable seats and harness seat belts.
The interface is usually driver-focused, but it has a central screen that passengers can access to allow them to choose entertainment options and conavigate. It logs trip data that can be shared with friends, and also includes What3Words voice commands functionality. The HMI was also built in-house and is not a transfer from Lamborghini’s partner companies.
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration make it easier to transition seamlessly from your daily life to your Lambo. You also have a lot of customization options, which is quite understandable given the car’s high-end status.
Although pricing and availability are yet to be determined, it’s likely that you won’t be able to afford the Tecnica if you ask. This isn’t a limited-run model like the STO. So go ahead and buy a lottery ticket. We look forward to taking the wheel of the Tecnica and seeing how it completes the Huracan lineup.