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The Lamborghini Huracan’s most obvious competitor is the Audi R8, which is literally its sister car sharing a lot of parts between them. Joining the league are the McLaren 600LT and the Porsche 911 Turbo. All of these are sensational machines. Read on to know how the Huracan fares against its competition.
The replacement of the Gallardo certainly would have a lot riding on it. The Gallardo was after all Lamborghini’s top-selling model ever and its pictures have adorned a lot of petrol heads’ bedroom walls for an entire decade. Introduced in 2014, the Lamborghini Huracan impressed the world at first glance. The Huracan took off where the Gallardo left, and four years from then, it has defined a whole new era for Lamborghini.
The Lamborghini Huracan’s most obvious competitor is the Audi R8, which is literally its sister car sharing a lot of parts between them. Joining the league are the McLaren 600LT and the Porsche 911 Turbo. All of these are sensational machines. Read on to know how the Huracan fares against its competition.
If you’ve made up your mind to bring home this raging bull, we would strongly recommend the Huracan LP610-4 since it will set you back by another $38 grand but will ensure that each and every penny of that extra money you invested is worth it. The all-wheel-drive layout is something that you wouldn’t want to miss out on.
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The Lamborghini Huracan’s most obvious competitor is the Audi R8, which is literally its sister car sharing a lot of parts between them. Joining the league are the McLaren 600LT and the Porsche 911 Turbo. All of these are sensational machines. Read on to know how the Huracan fares against its competition.
The replacement of the Gallardo certainly would have a lot riding on it. The Gallardo was after all Lamborghini’s top-selling model ever and its pictures have adorned a lot of petrol heads’ bedroom walls for an entire decade. Introduced in 2014, the Lamborghini Huracan impressed the world at first glance. The Huracan took off where the Gallardo left, and four years from then, it has defined a whole new era for Lamborghini.
The Lamborghini Huracan’s most obvious competitor is the Audi R8, which is literally its sister car sharing a lot of parts between them. Joining the league are the McLaren 600LT and the Porsche 911 Turbo. All of these are sensational machines. Read on to know how the Huracan fares against its competition.
The Huracan comes in two variants - LP610-4 and the LP580-2. The former is the all-wheel-drive variant with 602 horsepower, while the latter gets rear-wheel-drive only with 572 horsepower. There are also convertible variants of each of these variants. The Huracan Performante and Evo are based on the Huracan but very different and individual cars in themselves, and so they are not considered trims of the standard Huracan.
Trim |
Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 |
Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 |
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MSRP |
$238,600 |
$199,800 |
Key Features |
Automatic Climate Control |
The Huracan LP580-2 features everything from the standard Huracan expects that it gets: |
Steering Adjustments and steering Mounted Audio Controls |
Rear Wheel Drive |
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Paddle Shifters and Cruise Control |
580 hp from the same engine |
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Rear Parking Sensor and Camera |
Minor styling tweaks to the bumpers |
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Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror |
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Jet Engine style Push Start Stop Button |
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Height Adjustable Driver Seat and Lumbar Support |
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Leather Upholstery |
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Digital Instrument Cluster |
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Electronic Brakeforce Distribution |
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Brake Assist |
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Tractional Control |
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Automatic LED Headlamps |
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Rain Sensing Wipers |
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If you’ve made up your mind to bring home this raging bull, we would strongly recommend the Huracan LP610-4 since it will set you back by another $38 grand but will ensure that each and every penny of that extra money you invested is worth it. The all-wheel-drive layout is something that you wouldn’t want to miss out on.
The heart of this raging bull is a 5.2L naturally aspirated V10 engine. Yes, there's somebody still making big burly naturally aspirated engines in a world full of forced-induction motors. The engine produces 602 horsepower at 8,250 rpm and 412 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm, and it makes all the right noises with pops and crackles too.
Lamborghini has always made great engines and this is no exception. The engine is creamy smooth, and it produces power progressively all the way to the redline. What's most noteworthy is the engine sound. One can never get tired of the wail of this naturally aspirated engine. Also, the response of the engine is instantaneous. You just need to put your foot down, and in no time you are flying towards the horizon.
The biggest game-changer for the Huracan is the new dual-clutch 7-speed gearbox. Finally a dual-clutch in a Lamborghini. Lambos have particularly been criticized for their clunky single-clutch transmissions, but those are bygone days now. The 7-speed DCT shifts gears are faster than you can blink your eye, and they are freaking precise every time. The gearbox is not jerky anymore. In fact, it's very refined and smooth, and some say that takes away from the madness you expect from a Lamborghini. While it may be true, it sure seems for the better. Also, the huge column-mounted paddles feel amazing to tap at.
Models |
Lamborghini Huracan Coupe |
Mclaren 600LT |
Audi R8 Plus |
Porsche 911 Turbo S |
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MSRP |
$238,600 |
$240,000 |
$194,400 |
$191,700 |
Engine |
5.2L, Naturally Aspirated, V10 |
3.8L, Twin Turbo, V8 |
5.2L, Naturally Aspirated V10 |
3.8L, Twin Turbo, Boxer 6 |
Transmission |
7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission |
7-speed dual-clutch transmission |
7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission |
7-Speed Manual |
Horsepower |
602 hp @ 8250 rpm |
592 hp @ 7,500 rpm |
602 hp @ 8250 rpm |
580 hp @ 6750 rpm |
Torque |
412 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
457 lb-ft @ 5,500-6,500 rpm |
413 ft-lbs. @ 6500 rpm |
516 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm |
The competition is very closely matched with the Huracan. The Porsche uses a boxer 6 engine while the Mclaren has a V8. The Audi and the Lamborghini use naturally aspirated V10. The engines are very diverse, but all produce around 600 horsepower and use 7-speed dual-clutch transmissions, except for the Porsche, which uses a 7-speed manual. The Porsche 911 Turbo S offers the most torque among the competition.
The Huracan takes just 2.8 seconds to sprint from naught to 60 mph. That's faster than the time you took to read that sentence. The launch control system in the Huracan is really efficient, and it shoves you back on your seat and you do illegal speeds in no time.
If the Huracan gives you the sensation of madness you associate with a Lamborghini, then it would definitely be with its acceleration.
Models |
Lamborghini Huracan Coupe |
Mclaren 600LT |
Audi R8 Plus |
Porsche 911 Turbo S |
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0-60 MPH |
2.8 sec |
2.9 sec |
2.9 sec |
2.8 sec |
Quarter mile |
10.6 |
10.4 |
10.9 |
10.7 sec |
Engine |
5.2L, V10 |
3.8L, V8 |
5.2L, V10 |
3.8L, Boxer 6 |
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
The Porsche 911 Turbo S ties it with Huracan at 2.8 seconds, and the Mclaren and the Audi both take 2.9 seconds. The competition here is neck to neck but the acceleration in the Huracan will give you the thrills that no other competitor can match. In quarter-mile, the chronology changes as McLaren 600LT takes the crown by just taking 10.4 seconds.
The brakes in the Huracan are stunning. The brakes are carbon-ceramic units as standard, and it takes just 144 ft for the Huracan to come to a stop from 70 miles an hour, which is really good. It's not the best in the competition as the 911 Turbo S takes a still shorter 133 ft on account of larger brakes. Still, the Huracan stops as well as it goes. The pedal feel is a little strange though.
Tap on the brake pedal, and it travels some distance without doing anything, and then there's the huge bite from the brakes and it absolutely stops. It may take some time getting used to, but once you are there, it's beautiful to work with. The brakes inspire confidence, and the car remains stable even under extreme braking situations.
Model |
Lamborghini Huracan Coupe |
Mclaren 600LT |
Audi R8 Plus |
Porsche 911 Turbo S |
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Brake Front (in.) |
15 |
15.3 |
15.0 |
16.1 |
Brake Rear (in.) |
14 |
15 |
14.0 |
15.4 |
Curb Weight (lbs.) |
3,419 lb |
2994 lb |
3572 lbs |
3571 lb |
70-0 MPH (ft.) |
144 |
102 (60-0) |
153 |
133 |
The braking performance of the Huracan is really at-par with the rivals, but the McLaren 600LT steals the crown with exceptional braking performance owing to its lower curb weight than the rest. The most interesting comparison comes between Audi and Porsche, which hold a difference of just 1 lbs in their curb weight, but the braking distance of the two shows a different picture.
The ride quality is decent for a sports car, in that it is fairly compliant on the road in the 'Strada' mode, which translates to 'street' and tries to soak up every bump and pothole as efficiently as it possibly can. The suspension is still on the firmer side but it does a pretty good job by sports car standards. Turn the knob to Sport or the Corsa mode, and the car really comes to life. The throttle response and gearshifts become more aggressive and the suspension stiffens up to give a car with unbelievable responses and handling.
There are lots and lots of grip from the all-wheel-drive system, and you can really push it into a corner. It's not a track car particularly and it tends to understeer a little on a track when you push it hard but it's meant to be a road car and it is a sensational machine on the road. The steering is great too. It's light and easy at low speeds and it's really not a task maneuvering the car in a city as you'd expect. And then when you push it hard or you dial up the notches, the steering weighs up adequately and is always brimming with feedback. You can always tell where your front wheels are. The car will go where you point it at any speed.
You are likely not concerned with fuel economy if you are driving a 10 cylinder Lamborghini. For the sake of providing you with numbers, the Huracan returns 16 miles to the gallon on combined terrains, which is the lowest in the competition.
Model |
Lamborghini Huracan Coupe |
Mclaren 600LT |
Audi R8 Plus |
Porsche 911 Turbo S |
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MPG (city) |
14 |
15 |
14 |
19 |
MPG (highway) |
20 |
23 |
22 |
24 |
MPG (combined) |
16 |
18 |
17 |
21 |
Tank Capacity (gal) |
23.7 |
NA |
19.3 |
17.6 |
The 2018 Porsche with a smaller engine and lesser cylinders has the best fuel economy in the competition with 21 miles to the gallon. Both the Audi R8 and the McLaren 600LT have slightly better highway mileage than the Huracan while the city mileage remains more or less the same. These figures translate to a lesser driving range and frequent stops at the gas stations.
If you think the exterior was understated, the interior is certainly not so. Carrying over from the outside, you can notice the hexagonal motifs everywhere from the AC vents, trim on the dashboard, door panels, instrument cluster, to even some switches. The designers really let themselves out here in the interior design if not on the exterior. Sharp lines and cuts and creases all around, the interior seems purposeful in that it's meant to go fast.
The center console flows down the entire length of the car with a small gauge cluster at the top with a band of toggle switches below for various vehicle settings, which is very typical of Lamborghini. Below are some more switches for the climate control and entertainment features and they have been arranged rather asymmetrically but still look pleasing.
Model |
Lamborghini Huracan Coupe |
Mclaren 600LT |
Audi R8 Plus |
Porsche 911 Turbo S |
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Passenger capacity |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2+2 |
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
NA |
NA |
38.5/55.1/40.9 |
NA |
The steering wheel feels good to hold and houses several buttons, but the most important button would be the drive mode selector at the bottom of the steering wheel. The cabin is wrapped in Alcantara leather, and the hexagonal motifs on the dashboard look really cool. However, there's one sore element in this beautiful interior, and that would be AC vents, which look like an afterthought and have been stuck on very awkwardly. Lamborghini could have integrated it more aesthetically.
The Huracan comes with sports seats but they are not the most comfortable. They come wrapped in leather and are very well contoured to hold you in place nicely. On longer journeys, you would still have to take breaks because it would leave your back aching. The cabin itself is quite refined, and it feels special. Partnership with Audi has its perks, and they are finally showing through these little details that are finally being catered to. Few key features include-
Lamborghini does not care for an infotainment system in the Huracan, and there is no central infotainment screen. However, the 12.3inch screen acts as the driver’s information cluster and also doubles up as an infotainment display to reduce distraction. That's quite a bold decision in fact because every car on the road today is fascinated with central infotainment screens and ditching that could turn off certain customers. But with the screen gone, there are lesser things to distract you from the driving experience of the Huracan.
There's a small screen with gauges showing oil temperature, pressure, and battery power and then there's the main instrument cluster which houses your basic infotainment features like navigation, music, and other things. It's operated by buttons on the steering wheel. It's pretty easy to use and the graphics are good as well. Some infotainment features are:
Cargo or trunk capacity is something that never goes hand in hand with supercars, and the 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Coupe is no exception. Since it has a mid-engine configuration, the trunk is at the front and offers a tiny 2.5 cu-ft of capacity. The space is just adequate for a small duffle bag filled up with a few clothes for a single person, and that’s about it.
Model |
Lamborghini Huracan Coupe |
Mclaren 600LT |
Audi R8 Plus |
Porsche 911 Turbo S |
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Cargo capacity(cu. ft) |
2.5 |
5.3 |
8 |
5.1 |
Surprisingly all the rivals of the Huracan offer more space, with the Audi R8 topping the chart with an amazing 8 cu-ft of space. Both the 600LT and the 911 Turbo S have almost similar trunk capacity that are quite usable too unlike the Huracan.
The Huracan divides opinion about its looks too. Some say the looks have been restrained and do not look like a mad, angry raging bull that could make you go down on your knees. It looks more like a sophisticated lady, but whatever it may be, it certainly looks gorgeous. It carries the same wedge shape we see on Lamborghinis, only it's much sleeker and sharper now. At the front, the nose swoops down without a break from the windshield, which makes for a really clean silhouette. The nose continues seamlessly into the bumper with a wide gaping mesh grille and some cuts and creases of bodywork to make for quite an aggressive bumper. The twin Y-shaped LEDs and some bonnet creases give it some more character but otherwise, it's a very neat design.
At the sides, the beautiful proportions and silhouette of the car are evident. The roofline of the car looks like one clean arch without a break, and it's beautiful. The side pods at the end of the skirts have been made to match the air intakes along with the rear quarter window. For a change, you see curves on a Lamborghini on the rear wheel arches. The lines and the curves come together beautifully, and the 20-inch silver twin-five-spoke forged aluminum wheels look amazing.
Model |
Lamborghini Huracan Coupe |
Mclaren 600LT |
Audi R8 Plus |
Porsche 911 Turbo S |
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Curb weight (lbs.) |
3,419 lb |
2994 lb |
3572 lbs. |
3571 lb |
Length(in) |
175.6 in |
181.2 in |
174.3 in |
177.4 in |
Width(in) |
75.8 |
76 in |
76.4 in |
74.0 in |
Height(in) |
45.9 |
47 in |
48.8 |
51.1 in |
Ground clearance (in) |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Wheelbase (in) |
103.2 |
105 |
104.3 |
96.5 in |
Track width (in) F/R |
65.7/63.8 |
66/62.5 |
64.5/63 |
60.7/62.6 |
At the rear, the trail drops down suddenly after the sloping roofline to make for the taillamps housed within a mesh grille and then the diffusers down below with quad exhaust pipes. The taillamps themselves are just bands of LED, and then you can also see the engine at the rear through the glass engine cover and it sure is a stunning sight. You can also note hexagonal motifs all around the car in the mesh grilles, wing mirrors, front bumpers, and window line as well.
The Huracan is not a very big car in terms of dimensions. It's even shorter than the 911 Turbo S in terms of length, and 911s are anyway not long cars. It's also less wide than the McLaren and the Audi and the least in height. It certainly gains from that low slung look though. It's also one of the lighter vehicles in the competition after the McLaren 600LT. Few key exterior features include-
The Huracan comes decently equipped with safety features like traction control, ABS and electronic stability control, and of course, airbags. It's as safe as a sports car needs to be, and it will protect you well in case of a crash. However, there are no active safety features like we see in a lot of cars these days and we would have definitely liked to see some of them. The Huracan has not yet been tested by either IIHS or NHTSA, and we cannot offer you their ratings yet. Important safety features are-
The McLaren 600LT is a brand new car with a smaller turbocharged engine but almost equally powerful. There is very little separating these cars in terms of performance. The Huracan is quicker to 60 mph while the 600LT catches up in the quarter-mile. Where the experience of the Huracan is dominated by the sheer amount of grip it has because from its all-wheel-drive system, there possibly isn't another sports car in this segment that could beat a McLaren 600LT in terms of chassis dynamics and handling preciseness.
Both cars look stunning inside and out, but the Lamborghini with its naturally aspirated V10 engine clearly has the better sound. The McLaren, however, is easily the better track car while the Huracan is more fun on the road and you can actually use it daily. The prices for the 600LT have not been announced as it's a brand new car and it really depends on that in the end. One cannot choose one amongst these two on grounds of these cars alone.
These cars are the same under the skin and they are sister cars really. Audi sources the engine for the R8 from Lamborghini and Lamborghini sources the all-wheel-drive for the Huracan from Audi. Lamborghini has been finally able to get the essentials right in a car because of their relationship with Audi as all electronics and the computers are engineered by Audi for Lamborghini.
Both cars have ditched the central infotainment screen in favor of a virtual instrument cluster, and while the interfaces may look different, they are all the same essentially and by Audi. Thank god, Lamborghini's designers at least designed the car themselves, and they certainly did an outlandish job there as it looks better than the R8. They are quite similar on the performance front, but the R8 Plus lacks the drama of the Huracan. The R8 Plus is much more civilized and sober, and it costs significantly less. If you are on a budget, the Audi makes a great buy, but if you have the money, the drama of the Huracan is every bit worth it.
The Porsche 911 Turbo S uses a much smaller 3.8L Turbocharged Boxer engine but produces just 20 horsepower less than the Huracan. Still, the 911 Turbo S is as quick to 60 mph as the Huracan. Also, the 911 Turbo S is one of the sweetest in the 911 range, and the steering and handling of the Turbo S are simply unmatched. The Porsche is much smaller, nimbler, and more usable daily and it also has a better ride quality. It's much more feature-loaded on the interior and has rear seats as well.
The 911 Turbo S is a versatile sports car that manages to do quite a lot of things quite well. However, it simply lacks the drama, looks, character, and sound of the Huracan. The Huracan is much more focused as a sports car and satisfying on a different level. It does not even try to be as versatile as the 911 Turbo S, and that is the essence of the car. Both are very good cars, and it really depends on what you want from your car to guide your decision between the two and both are worth the money they are.
The Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 is everything that a Lamborghini should always have been but is not what Lamborghini's always have been. The might naturally aspirated V10 engine would be the last of its kind and its screaming wail is scintillating as it makes you fly towards the horizon. The traction from the all-wheel-drive system gives you lots of confidence to push it harder and harder, and you can carry some serious speeds into a corner without breaking a sweat. And finally, there's a dual-clutch transmission in a Lamborghini, and boy, is it sweet!
That said, it's nowhere near as mad, ferocious, or unforgiving as Lamborghinis of the past have been. While it may be a good thing, this madness was a very unique experience to a Lamborghini and people were actually fond of that. Well, it may have lost some character as a Lamborghini, but it's still a sensational machine which you can drive daily and is capable of doing things you wouldn't expect a Lamborghini to do.