One would almost forget, considering the hypercars of late.
The LaFerrari, the McLaren P1 and the Porsche 918.
Another revolutionary battle rages just one step below them.
The Ferrari 458 Speciale, the McLaren 650S...
And now: the Lamborghini Huracan!
Some people don't like its looks and consider it to be too smooth.
And not as distinctive as its predecessor, the Gallardo.
But when you actually see the angular shapes, it's very impressive.
On the inside too, with its stealth-like cockpit inspired by the Aventador.
Then you notice how this is a true evolution of the Gallardo.
Of course, it's influenced by Audi. Like this digital dashboard.
The new TT has that too, but that has yet to be launched.
Aside from the V10, this is an entirely new car.
An aluminium monocoque, strengthened by carbon in crucial spots.
Hence it's 50 percent stiffer and 10 percent lighter than the Gallardo.
You really notice the added stiffness from the get-go.
Finally, Lamborghini got rid of the poor robotized manual gearbox.
This DCT is like the one in the Audi R8 V10.
It works great and has even become a bit quicker.
Direct response. It works great!
The automatic Sport mode is excellent and very quick, too. Watch.
It shifts down almost before I actually push the brake pedal.
The NA, high-revving V10 has stayed, fortunately.
It even has 610 PS now, to match the 458 Speciale and 650S.
But the sensation... And the noise! The whole experience!
In one word: what a party animal!
Though the body has become stiffer, the ride is more conservative.
It's a bit soft in front. Just a bit though, it's still a sports car.
But turn-in isn't that sharp, which makes it more accessible.
When you reach the limit, the front starts sliding a bit first.
You can sense that happening, which is a familiar feeling.
Still, despite a hint of understeer on the limit.
It has oodles of grip. It can corner very quickly.
It really is like riding on rails.
4WD helps with that, too.
Usually, 70 percent goes to the rear and 30 to the front.
But it varies, to 50/50 or even 100 at the rear.
This can change so fast, it's hard to play with it using the throttle.
You can't fool it, like the R8, in an attempt to get it in a slide.
You can't drift this Huracan, which is a bit of a shame.
It's best driven by rolling into a corner and flooring it on exits.
Then you really feel the traction of the 4WD at work.
It's like you're being launched out of the corner.
Now, where to put this Lamborghini Huracan?
How does it compare to the 650S and the 458 Speciale?
It's accessible like the McLaren, thanks to the 4WD and the steering.
Yet it's as exciting as the Ferrari.
Lamborghini has managed to slot this car in between those two.
And to think those cars are evolution models, while this is just the start.
Variants will follow, like a Superleggera and hopefully a RWD Balboni.
Taking that into account, this Huracan has a very promising future.