Lamborghini began delivering cars to its first customers in 1968 and until 2002, annual sales volumes were in 3-digit numbers. Last year, it delivered a record-breaking 8,405 units of supercars and super SUVs and this year, with the first quarter of 2022 completed, it has already delivered 2,539 vehicles delivered globally. That’s slightly more than the same period in 2021 and a record number for quarterly sales.
Contributing to the rising numbers over the past 8 years has been the Huracan, with the 20,000th unit recently delivered to a customer in Monaco. The model was a Huracan STO, one of 12 roadgoing models and 3 racing versions.
Since 2014, 71% of customers have chosen the coupe versions and 29% ordered the open-air derivatives. The biggest market for the model has been the USA, where more than 32% of all Huracans have been delivered. Other major markets have been the UK and Greater China.
LP-610-4 – the first coupe
The first Huracan coupe, the LP 610-4, debuted at the 2014 Geneva Motorshow. It has 4-wheel drive, 610 bhp, acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 3.2 secs and a top speed of 325 km/h. As with other Lamborghinis, it had a host of innovations such as Lamborghini ANIMA drive mode selection, on-board gyroscope LPI system, and dual fuel injection. A Spyder variant followed a year later, also powered by the same 5.2-litre V10.
LP 580-2 with 2-wheel drive
For the purists who prefer just rear-wheel drive, Lamborghini came out with the LP-580-2. Thanks to the absence of 4-wheel drive, there was a weight saving of 33 kgs compared to the Huracan coupe, which meant that the same V10 engine could have a lower output of 580 bhp/533 Nm, with a top speed just 5 km/h less. A Spyder RWD variant was unveiled in Los Angeles in 2016, along with a limited edition (250 units) Avio model which celebrated the aviation and aeronautic inspiration in supercar’s styling.
2016 – the Nurburgring lap record
The 640 bhp Huracan Performante was launched in 2016 and, with Lamborghini’s patented ALA active aerodynamic innovations, it set a lap record for production cars at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. In 2018, Lamborghini added the Huracan Performante Spyder to the range as well.
Next generation V10 super sportscar
In 2019, the Huracan EVO ‘evolution’ arrived and with it came a distinctive design defined the aerodynamic superiority and enhanced driving dynamics. Its performance was enhanced from the Performante with advancements such as rear-wheel steering, torque vectoring and LDVI with predictive logic.
The EVO Spyder adopted the next-generation vehicle dynamic control and aerodynamics developed for the coupe, with the 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 engine uprated for a higher power output and incorporating titanium intake valves.
Though the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted business activities, Lamborghini was able to still unveil the Huracan EVO Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) which could go from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds. In the same year, Lamborghini was the first automotive brand to use Augmented Reality for a virtual launch. This was for the Huracan EVO RWD Spyder and it was at a time when direct interactions were not possible, so the company brought its new model directly to customers and fans worldwide.
The Huracan STO
The Huracan STO (Super Trofeo Omologata) was launched in 2021 and brought to customers Lamborghini’s motorsport experience and know-how in a fully legal roadcar. It was inspired by the Huracan EVO Super Trofeo developed by Squadra Corse for Lamborghini’s own race series, as well as the Huracan EVO GT3.
The Huracan Tecnica
The latest member in the Huracan family was unveiled earlier this month – the Huracan Tecnica. This has the next-generation rear-wheel drive V10, developed for both road and track. The new looks reflect improved aerodynamics for increased performance, stability and ease of use, particularly on a circuit.
The racing Huracans
The Huracan and its EVO successor have also had notable track records. Almost 500 racing versions have been produced in Super Trofeo and GT3 guise, including a limited Squadra Corse edition celebrating 10 years of Super Trofeo in 2019. Huracan GT3s have taken over than 40 championship titles and 117 victories in more than 12 series worldwide.
Connectivity and e-sports
In 2021, Lamborghini became the first automaker to incorporate complete vehicle system control by Amazon Alexa in the Huracan EVO, and also first to adopt the what:three:words function for accurate navigation anywhere in the world.
Lamborghini fans can also enjoy the Huracan virtually in many videogames and e-sports competitions including FORZA Horizon and Gran Turismo, Rocket League and Assetto Corsa Competizione.
“Every iteration of the Huracan has stayed true to that Lamborghini philosophy, while in motorsport the Huracán is not only the protagonist of the Lamborghini one-make Super Trofeo series but has proved its dominance in GT3 series throughout the world,” said Automobili Lamborghini Chairman & CEO Stephan Winkelmann.
“The Huracan has delivered an evolution of design, technological know-how, driving adventures, track records and sales records since its launch. It was designed as a car to provide super sports emotion in every environment, from daily driving to thrilling performance on track.”
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