2015 Lamborghini Huracán is the ultimate supercar
OK, so maybe there are only a few people in a position to make a 2015 Lamborghini Huracán their daily driver. After recently spending 72 hours with one, I discovered it’s possible to do so—not likely, but possible.
That impression dawned on me less than 24 hours after accepting delivery. Looking for the best possible light, I set out at 5 a.m. on a Saturday to capture some photos. An hour into my drive, I came to the realization that this $282,125 supercar (including a $3,495 destination charge) is a civil ride when not being pushed.
But, oh, does it like to be pushed. With its 610 horsepower, 5.2-liter, V10 engine, the Lamborghini Huracán is capable of more than 200 mph. I came nowhere near that speed in the three days I drove the car because I’m not crazy nor do I have access to a track. However, there’s every indication great power awaits when you can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 3.1 seconds (and probably faster, according to some publications).
The duality of this Lamborghini between civility and supercar is achieved through the use of three settings that control the transmission, engine, torque split between the axles, steering input, and damper settings. They are: strada (street); sport, which offers higher rev shifts, firmer suspension, and tighter handling; and corsa.
The last is the track setting. The Lamborghini representative strongly recommended I not engage it unless I was on a track. I admit it. Lacking a race course, my finger still hovered towards the steering wheel control for corsa, but never flicked it. Doing so would have disengaged all of the electronic safety nannies and probably imperiled my mortal soul.
SPEED READING: The 12.3-inch instrument panel display features bright graphics and is easy to read.
There’s really no reason to stray beyond the sport setting. For one, engaging corsa means using the paddle shifters for the 7-speed, dual clutch automatic transmission in full manual mode. There’s no way most drivers could shift more quickly than the automatic can. It makes the lack of a manual transmission option a non-factor. Only those with swelled egos think they could do a better job.
Another element that contributes to the Huracán being a daily driver is a $6,900 optional lifting system. I don’t see how you could live without it. It was a necessary option to enter and exit my driveway, which has a nasty incline at the beginning. Even normal driveways could present a challenge to the front fascia that is made from carbon fiber.
Visibility might be the only factor making this a slightly difficult daily driver. The optional rear backup camera, at $3,900, is absolutely necessary. Also, changing lanes without lane departure warning means you better have your mirrors set correctly.
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Safety is not an area of concern. The Huracán is equipped with a power vacuum brake system with ABS, electronic stability control, front dual-stage driver and passenger airbags, side head-thorax airbags, and front knee airbags.
Of course, no car, whether costing $20,000 or 14 times that, could be considered a daily driver if it weren’t comfortable. The Huracán is surprisingly comfortable with a lot of interior space. Sure, there’s little trunk space to speak of in this mid-engine car, but you could pack two soft-sided bags for a weekend getaway. Speaking of the trunk, you have to love a car that is equipped with Lamborghini leather gloves so you don’t get your hands dirty when changing a tire. As if people who can afford Lamborghinis would ever deign to change their own tires.
Speaking of tires, the Huracán comes shod with stunning tires that seem wider than possible for a street car with measurements of 245/30 at the front and 305/30 at the rear. They are from the Pirelli P Zero range and were developed specifically for the Huracán. This model offered the optional “Mimas’’ wheels (for $5,600) featuring a twin-spoke design and also measuring 20 inches. They are made using flow-forming technology.
The interior controls and dashboard are well laid out. The 12.3-inch digital instrument panel has easy-to-understand graphics. The start button underneath the flip-up cover and toggle switches used for things like shutting down the stability control add a jet cockpit flair.
Like any true supercar, the options are pricey. In addition to those mentioned, the navigation system costs $3,200; electronic and heated seats, $2,800; and the transparent engine bonnet (what we mere mortals would call the hood) with forged carbon trim in the engine bay costs $7,000. Heck, even the leather floor mats will set you back $700.
But in the end this car feels worth every penny. It’s a perfect combination of exhilarating driving combined with everyday comfort.
2015 Lamborghini Huracán
THE BASICS
Price, base (with destination): $240,745. Fuel economy: 14 city/20 highway/16 combined. Drivetrain: 5.2-liter, V10. Body: two-door coupe.
THE SPECIFICS
Horsepower: 610 @ 8,250 rpm. Torque: 413 @ 6,500 rpm. Overall length: 175.5 in. Wheelbase: 103.5 in. Height: 45.8 in. Width: 75.7 in. Curb weight: 3,135 lbs.
THE GOOD
The Lamborghini Huracán is a high-performance supercar with an amazing amount of civility. Sure, it can go 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds but it also feels fine tooling along at 45 mph. Its interior cabin is also a comfortable space where one could spend hours behind the wheel without suffering.
THE BAD
All of this performance comes at a high price. Plus, and this is extremely nitpicking, it does have a gas-guzzler tax. Those are about its only flaws.
THE BOTTOM LINE
High-performance supercars like the 2015 Lamborghini Huracán can also be luxurious.
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