Jaiveer Mehra
This Lamborghini Huracan STO It is the next major product launched by the Italian supercar manufacturer in India. Essentially the road-certified version of Lamborghini Huracan, STO or Super Trofeo Omologata is the most track-focused of all Huracan models currently sold.
- Lamborghini Huracan STO is mechanically and aerodynamically upgraded than standard Huracan
- 640hp 5.2-liter V10 powers the rear wheels
- Claimed 0-100kph time is 3.0 seconds
Lamborghini Huracan STO: What is the visual difference?
Compared with other products in the Huracan series, STO is the most track-focused version in this batch.To this end, it has undergone many upgrades based on the race of the car manufacturer Huracan Super Trofeo Evo The successful GT3 racing model aims not only to increase downforce, but also to optimize engine cooling.
The styling clues derived from the racing car include the integrated front fender and hood part, the vent on the hood, the new front splitter, the NACA air intake, the air intake and the baffle design on the top of the hood, Adjustable spoiler, magnesium wheels, new rear diffuser, and redesigned bottom. In order to reduce weight, Lamborghini said that 75% of the car’s body panels are made of carbon fiber.
Weight reduction measures have also been brought into the cabin, and carbon fiber has been widely used, including carbon fiber backed sports seats, carbon fiber door panels with lightweight door latches, and even carbon fiber woven foot pads instead of carpets.
Lamborghini claims that the Huracan STO is 43 kg lighter than the discontinued Huracan Performante and produces a 53% increase in downforce.
Lamborghini Huracan STO: engine and machinery
Starting from the engine, the Huracan STO is the most powerful road rear-wheel drive Huracan, 30 horsepower more than the rear-wheel drive coupe, and a torque increase of 15 Nm, 640 HP and 565 Nm respectively. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Lamborghini claims that the 0-100kph time is 3.0 seconds-0.3 seconds faster than the RWD coupe.
Other mechanical upgrades include stiffer springs, wider tracks, new anti-roll bars, more direct fixed ratio steering and carbon ceramic brakes. Huracan STO is also equipped with a rear-wheel steering system.
Lamborghini in India
STO will be the fifth Huracan Evo Following the four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive Coupe and Spyder models, derivative products went on sale.In addition to Huracan, Lamborghini’s lineup in India also includes Urus SUV and its flagship Aventador Supercar.
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