LAMBORGHINI HURACAN

 LAMBORGHINI HURACAN

(Lamborghini Huracan)

The Lamborghini Huracán is a two-seater supercar powered by a mid-mounted, 5.2-litre V10 engine. The LP610-4 is the default, and most popular, version in the limited range. It sends a mighty 602bhp to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

As well as this four-wheel-drive monster, there's also a 573bhp, rear-wheel-drive version of the Huracán, badged LP580-2, which is lighter and designed to offer a rawer driving experience. Finally, right at the top of the range, there's the Performante: it packs a mighty 631bhp and has numerous lightweight parts to make it accelerate faster and hang on better through corners.

(Lamborghini Huracan)

The Huracán is a fully fledged supercar and feels it whether you go for a rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive version. The high-revving V10 dominates the car, pulling with real gusto from low revs and very little inertia as it rips towards the 8500rpm redline. Sure, you don’t get quite the explosive (if more short-lived) hammer blow of acceleration of turbocharged rivals such as the McLaren 720S, but the more progressive, elastic delivery of the Lambo's V10 is even more intoxicating.

The Huracán is quiet enough not to drive you mad when you’re on a steady throttle, but let it rev – particularly if you’ve switched the variable drive modes to the fully rampant Corsa – and it becomes a raging, popping and crackling symphony of exhaust noise. Any supercar fan is going to revel in that thrilling, addictive soundtrack.

(Lamborghini Huracan)

All Lamborghini Huracáns feature the delightfully named ‘Anima’ switch, which allows you to toggle through drive modes and vary throttle, exhaust noise, gearbox ferocity, steering weight, traction control and – if you’ve added them – the optional variable dampers. Even in the most relaxed Strada mode, the Huracán feels appropriately sharp, but most owners will favour mid-level Sport, when everything steps up a notch and makes the Huracán feel properly incisive.

(Lamborghini Huracan)

If you’re overly worried about costs, then you should probably rethink whether a Huracán is the right car for you. However, even supercar buyers want to know they aren't throwing money down the drain, and Lamborghini's entry model is competitive on most fronts. It’s usefully cheaper to buy than the rival McLaren 720S, for example, and while it does look very pricey compared with the Audi R8, that Lamborghini badge and general road presence will, for many, be worth the extra.

Servicing, tyres and insurance are all going to be seriously expensive, too, in keeping with this type of car. At least the Lambo is more generously equipped than many rivals, with leather, clmate control, sat-nav and heated seats all fitted as standard.