Detecting a questionable trailer setup doesn’t always necessitate a towing professional. Whether it’s a poorly arranged piece of equipment or something exceeding the tow vehicle’s maximum capacity, there are unmistakable signs indicating imminent trouble with one slight swerve or bump. It’s safe to claim that utilizing a Lamborghini Huracan for towing other vehicles seems ill-advised for various reasons.
YouTuber Alex Choi undertook this stunt as a clickbait strategy, and judging from the number of views, it appears to have achieved its goal. You may have witnessed some of his previous daredevil acts, such as the infamous Tesla Model S jump in Los Angeles a few months ago. Nonetheless, he consistently engages in risky maneuvers with high-end exotic vehicles.
To start off, the custom receiver hitch on the Huracan LP610-4 appears relatively robust; this aspect doesn’t worry me too much. Choi asserts that it’s attached to the subframe in two separate locations, as well as fixed to the chassis in a similar position to the massive rear wing. It’s also a Class IV hitch, indicating it’s rated for 14,000 pounds… provided it’s affixed to a vehicle capable of safely pulling that weight. Additionally, a seven-pin trailer plug has been integrated, connected to the Lambo’s lights and a trailer brake system.
My primary concern lies in the car’s structural integrity. Choi himself acknowledges this and showcases a photo of the Huracan’s exposed framework in his video. Constructed on a hybrid chassis with eight junctions between the car’s core and rear segment, it’s doubtful that they were designed to endure the additional weight or torsional stress from a loaded trailer.
This explains why heavy loads are typically towed by body-on-frame vehicles. Such vehicles offer greater flexibility, whether it’s an older truck with an open c-channel frame or one featuring a hydro-formed, fully boxed frame. Advances in manufacturing techniques have made the latter nearly as sturdy with thinner walls compared to the older, denser steel frames. However, this Lamborghini possesses neither and is highly vulnerable to structural damage, possibly leading to fractures or complete disintegration.
Naturally, there are evident risks associated with the 5.2-liter V10 engine, seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and the magnetic suspension system. One potential advantage for Choi, however, is that the Huracan is expected to withstand substantial downforce. While Lamborghini doesn’t disclose exact figures on the downforce generated by the Super Trofeo Evo II rear wing, it’s plausible that it exceeds the trailer’s tongue weight in these scenarios, albeit uncertain.
This leads us to the initial trailer connected to the Huracan by Choi, which the courteous staff at U-Haul were undoubtedly reluctant to let him take. Choi circumvented this issue by arranging for a friend with a Ram to pick it up. According to information from U-Haul’s website, this dual-axle trailer weighs 2,210 pounds when empty and can transport up to 5,290 pounds. InIn the hypothesis that if they attempted loading the Lamborghini Urus onto it, it might have been acceptable in terms of weight if it wasn’t excessively wide. Instead of that, Choi opted for his Audi RS6 Avant and captured footage around the city while flames ejected from the twin-turbo Huracan’s exhaust.
Given that the RS6 is approximately 5,000 pounds when unoccupied, a simple estimate suggests the total trailer weight was around 7,500 pounds with two of Choi’s companions in the Audi. This is… less than ideal. Some large SUVs aren’t even recommended for hauling that much, which raises reasonable concerns here.
Following a few more maneuvers with a Toyota pickup and that same U-Haul trailer on a lesser-used road, Choi acquired a broader trailer. It appears to be a Futura Super Sport, which weighs only 1,313 pounds. Its 81-inch deck width allowed them to finally load a Urus behind the Huracan, presumably increasing the load weight to around 6,160 pounds. The arrangement itself poses less risk compared to when they towed the Audi, although they only drove it around the city. Choi took it to the next level by towing the Urus on California highways, across hills, and through residential areas.
All these events suggest that things could have taken a troubling turn rapidly. It’s evident that Choi possesses some level of expertise in towing, but there seems to be a discrepancy. For instance, he informed the U-Haul employee that his Ford F-150 can tow 15,000 pounds; the most capable F-150 is actually rated for 14,000 pounds. Unless Choi’s pickup features a two-wheel-drive, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, and the Max Trailer Tow Package, it isn’t capable of pulling such weight. It all boils down to the precise specifications of the truck.
I’m not promoting this feat as something everyone should attempt. Absolutely not. And if I have to remind you of that, perhaps it’s time for a break from the internet. Nevertheless, I am amazed that the Huracan didn’t malfunction immediately. When I sought the manufacturer’s viewpoint on the video, a Lamborghini representative declined to comment, indicating that they surely wouldn’t endorse customers engaging in such activities with their luxurious six-figure sports cars either.
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