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Lamborghini Huracan STO Looks Like A Handful Around Hockenheim

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Not too long ago, Lamborghini showed up to the Nurburgring with a Huracan STO in what looked like an attempt to break the production car lap record. While nothing of the test has been heard about since, Sport Auto recently had the chance to test out the hardcore Huracan at the Hockenheim circuit.

Lamborghini has produced the Huracan STO to be the most hardcore, track-focused example of the mid-engined supercar and make so mistake, it is very, very quick. During this test, it set a best time of 1:48.6.

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Is that fast? Well, compared to some of its rivals, not really. The fastest car tested by Sport Auto around Hockenheim is the McLaren Senna, setting a best time of 1:40.8 while the second fastest car it has tested is the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series with a 1:43.3, just 0.2 seconds quicker than a Manthey-tuned Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR. However, the STO loses out to direct rivals like the McLaren 720S (1:45.5) and the five-year-old Mercedes-AMG GT R (1:48.5). In fact, it was surprisingly only 0.4 seconds quicker than a standard Huracan Evo.

There are a lot of factors that go into setting a fast lap time and according to one commenter on the video, the Huracan STO was tested in cooler conditions than some of its rivals. We also know that it was equipped with the standard Bridgestone Potenza Race tires that may not deliver the same level of grip as some track-focused tires from the likes of Pirelli and Michelin.

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We Bet The Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder Can’t Hold A Candle To The McLaren P1

Despite its production having ended five years ago, the McLaren P1 continues to be subjected to drag races against different rivals.

We’ve seen it take on vehicles such as the Porsche Taycan Turbo S and the Ferrari F40 earlier this year, and more recently, it was pitted against the Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder.

With 903 hp and 664 pound-feet (900 Nm) of torque produced by the twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 and electric motor, the P1 does the 0 to 60 mph (0-96 km/h) sprint in just 2.8 seconds, while flat out, it will hit 217 mph (350 km/h).

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As for the Huracan Performante, it comes with a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 which pumps out 631 HP and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm). That’s 30 HP and 30 lb-ft (40 Nm) more than the LP610-4 Spyder, which results in 3 seconds to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) from a standstill and a 202 mph (325 km/h) maximum speed.

Lamborghini has given the Performante some very clever active aerodynamics, a revised ANIMA, recalibrated ESC, tuned suspension and more responsive steering, which should help it go fast around a track. However, this is a quarter-mile sprint drag race and the only things that matter are sheer power and laying it down properly. Thus, the P1 holds the upper hand, so we don’t expect the Huracan Performante Spyder to pull off a surprise – or did it?

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LS V8-Swapped Lamborghini Huracan Is A Twin-Turbo Beast

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One of the most desirable features of a Lamborghini Huracan is its screaming, naturally-aspirated V10 engine. This one, though, is different.

Created by YouTube channel B is for Build, this Huracan is rocking an LS V8 engine – and not just any old LS, but a custom-built one that is sporting a pair of turbochargers. It was presented at SEMA last year and is absolutely wild.

Chris from B is for Build purchased the Lamborghini after it suffered serious engine damage when an aftermarket twin-turbo kit went boom. With the original V10 destroyed, Chris was left with the option of either trying to source a used Huracan engine or, instead, perform an engine swap. As you can see, he chose the latter.

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The goal is for the car to eventually pump out up 1,500 hp, but actually getting to that figure is proving to be a bit of a challenge. Work on the custom Huracan continues and it was recently taken out to an airport runway to have some fun and put through its paces.

While initially testing the car in this video, the YouTuber encounters some throttle issues that make it impossible for him to smoothly apply power. He suspects it could be some kind of fueling issue, but with it quickly sorted, the car starts to perform very well during a series of autocross tests and some standing-start drag races.

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