After eight years since replacing the Gallardo, Lamborghini Huracan continues to unveil special editions. Introducing the rear-wheel-drive 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica – a fusion of the Evo and STO models emphasizing enhanced aerodynamics through a lengthened carbon fiber body, potentially the most aesthetically appealing Huracan variant yet.
Featuring a front with the distinctive Y-shaped design seen in recent Lamborghini concepts like the FKP 37 Sián and a rear end resembling that of a snake. Despite elements borrowed from previous models, the outcome isn’t a mishmash of unattractive features; quite the contrary. This iteration boasts the highest aerodynamic sophistication in the Huracan series, providing 35% more rear downforce while reducing drag by 20% compared to the Evo.
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Lamborghini’s Chief Technical Officer Rouven Mohr, in an interview with The Drive, elucidated, “Our design ethos is deeply ingrained, with iconic patterns like the headlight shape and hexagonal motifs always accentuated. On this vehicle, our paramount challenge was to significantly enhance aerodynamics. We managed to boost downforce by 35% while simultaneously minimizing drag, a formidable feat indeed.”
Mohr and the Lamborghini team placed strong emphasis on ensuring that the design retained an air of sophistication. Mohr accentuated, “The aerodynamic efficiency is a point of pride for me. The base car wasn’t lacking in this aspect. Despite that, the rear wing exudes elegance. Some designs opt for an oversized rear wing, which compromises elegance. Ours is more understated, striking a balance between functionality and aesthetics.”
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The Huracan Tecnica benefits both in cornering, thanks to rear-wheel steering and torque vectoring, and in straight-line speed, primarily from its 5.2-liter, naturally aspirated V10 engine. Delivering 631 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, it propels from 0 to 60 mph in under 3.2 seconds, reaching 120 mph in less than six seconds and attaining a top speed of 202 mph.
The primary focus in the Tecnica’s development was blending the feedback of the STO with the approachability of the base Evo model. A key aspect was refining the stability control intervention to ensure a seamless and natural transition, enhancing driver comfort and control.
“Our aim was to create a consistently behaving vehicle that instills confidence in the driver, making them feel in control even while pushing the limits,” Mohr emphasized. “The dynamic control system, known as LDVI (Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata), fine-tuned the rear slip and angle, ensuring precise stability control intervention.”
“While some vehicles may emphasize a flashy appearance, our focus was on combining elegance with performance, providing a seamless driving experience that embodies the essence of Lamborghini,” Mohr concluded.
you a pinch of freedom and suddenly, there’s an explosion of interruption,” he elaborated. “We dedicated significant effort to this transition, aiming to provide the driver with a cozy environment where they can truly sense the car, allowing them to derive enjoyment from it. Despite being a rear mid-engine vehicle boasting over 600 horsepower. In this domain, the car’s predictability and the driver’s ability to respond or engage with the car were key development objectives.”
