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But of course, the Tecnica is so much more than just straight-line speed. A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission is there to provide razor-sharp shifts so you get the right gear just when you want it, while a rear-wheel-drive layout means lower weight than the Huracan’s traditional all-wheel-drive setup. Full carbon ceramic brakes help to bring to the whole affair to a halt effectively, too.
HOW DOES IT LOOK?
As we’ve already touched upon, the Tecnica might not be quite as over-the-top as the STO, but it’s hardly undercover. ‘Our’ test car in bright green turned heads wherever it went, so there’s definitely no lack of impact with this model visually. Of course, much of it is dictated by aerodynamics which is why there’s a fully carbon fibre bonnet and a new front splitter which helps to boost downforce. It’s just 6.1cm longer than the Huracan Evo, too, while a redesigned engine cover in carbon fibre helps to really celebrate the V10 engine. The fixed rear wing helps to generate more downforce than the Evo, yet without increasing drag at all.
WHAT’S IT LIKE TO DRIVE?
The Tecnica might be less of a design overload than the STO from the exterior, but there’s no questioning the flamboyance of the V10 engine powering it when you first start it. The engine cackles into life with a press of the big red fighter jet-style button, but at slow speeds at least there’s very little to get worried about – the Tecnica is easy and simple to drive at modest pace. Take things up a little bit, however, and you can quickly see that much of the STO’s DNA has been trickled into the Tecnica. It’s sharp, rewarding and next-level fast, with larger applications of throttle being accompanied by one of the best exhaust notes in the business. It’s relatively muted at low revs, but push harder and it very quickly comes on song.
WHAT’S IT LIKE INSIDE?
The Huracan Tecnica’s cabin is unashamedly flamboyant. You’ve got theatrical touches such as the starter button we previously mentioned, alongside complex dials and a steering wheel which includes all of your major controls, including buttons for the headlights, wipers and washer fluid jets. You sit low in the car, of course, but the seats are relatively comfortable – though we did get a slight backache after a long motorway stint in the car.
Unlike the STO, there’s also a handy ‘frunk’ at the front
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