First Drive: Lamborghini Huracan STO
By Jack Evans, PA Motoring Reporter
WHAT’S NEW?
L amborghini isn’t known for its shy and retiring nature. The brand’s created some of the most outlandish and awe-inspiring supercars around over the years, destined to be poster stars for car enthusiasts around the world – and the Huracan STO aims to be next in that star-studded line-up, bringing both huge thrills and looks that will turn heads wherever it goes. But dynamically, can this latest Huracan edition stand up to the test? And how does it fare with the UK’s roads?
WHAT’S NEW?
The Huracan STO – which stands for Super Trofeo Omologata, or homologation – is essentially designed to be a road-going version of Lamborghini’s Huracan Super Trofeo Evo race car. Acting as the most hardcore car in the firm’s Huracan line-up, the STO is lighter than the standard car – mainly thanks to the removal of its all-wheel-drive system – while a wide track, stiffer bushings and more downforce ensure that this is a far more serious beast.The cabin has been stripped out too, though thankfully some creature comforts, such as air-conditioning and Apple CarPlay, remain.
WHAT’S UNDER THE BONNET?
Central to the Huracan STO is its 5.2-litre naturally-aspirated V10 engine. At 631bhp, its output is mightily impressive, while its accompanying torque figure of 565Nm isn’t to be sniffed at. Flat-out, you’ll get from zero to 60mph in just under three seconds before hitting a top speed of 193mph. Serious, it definitely is. Power goes to the rear wheels alone via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic too. Thankfully, Lamborghini has also seriously upgraded the braking system, equipping Brembo’s CCM-R set which takes learnings from F1 and brings them to the road.Though it can be easy to be swept up by the V10 engine barking away behind you, the brakes are one of the stars of the show with the Huracan STO..
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