Automobili Lamborghini announced the Huracan EVO Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) delivering 610 hp (449 kW) of power from 8,000 rpm and 560 Nm of torque from 6,500 rpm.
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Weighing just 1,389 kg, the Huracan EVO RWD has a top speed of 325 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds. Despite its top figure capabilities, the Huracan EVO RWD is not focused on straight line speeds or lap records: with a unique new design, the Huracan EVO RWD proclaims its designation as an instinctive driver’s car. The V10 engine delivers more than just power to the rear wheel drive set up: the sound of the naturally aspirated power plant combines with the specially tuned traction control system to deliver the most emotive, fun to drive experience in both dry and wet conditions, and even snow.
The new Performance Traction Control System (P TCS) is calibrated specifically for the rear wheel drive Huracan EVO, delivering torque even during the phase where the car is realigning following drifting or side slipping. The P TCS intervention is calibrated according to the Huracan EVO RWD’s driving modes, selected via the steering wheel’s ANIMA button (Adaptive Network Intelligent Management: ‘soul’ in Italian). In STRADA, the P TCS minimizes rear wheel slippage to ensure stability and safety in all conditions: with a more proactive strategy P TCS manages torque delivery on low adhesion surfaces.
In SPORT mode, the P TCS maximizes the fun to drive experience: the rear wheels can slide and skate during acceleration, for easy drifting fun without compromising safety. The system recognizes conditions where the angle of oversteer increases rapidly and limits torque delivery to the rear wheels, allowing the driver to perfectly control and stabilize the car. In CORSA, the P TCS is calibrated to achieve the rear wheel slip that optimizes the car’s traction and agility when exiting a corner, allowing the driver to maximize performance. The P TCS improves smoothness of intervention 30% compared to the previous Huracan RWD model; improves corner exit traction 20% and enhances oversteer 30%.
The Huracan EVO RWD’s hybrid chassis integrates lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber with an aluminum and thermoplastic resin body, with a total dry weight of 1,389 kg giving a weight to power ratio of 2.28 kg/hp. With front rear weight distribution of 40 60, the Huracan EVO RWD sits on double wishbone suspension with overlapped quadrilaterals and passive shock absorbers. The electro mechanical, servo assisted Lamborghini Dynamic Steering (LDS) is tuned specifically for the Huracan EVO RWD, ensuring maximum feedback. The seven speed dual clutch gearbox ensures the fastest gear changes. ■
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