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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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This Lamborghini Diablo SV-R Race Car Will Make Other Supercars Go Look For Their Mommy

Some Lamborghinis are cooler than others, and this Diablo SV-R definitely goes to the sub-zero section of the Raging Bull’s back catalog.

The Diablo SV-R is the first Lamborghini race car straight from the Sant’Agata Bolognese factory, with the carmaker building just 31 examples to compete in their Supertrophy series.

Based on the Diablo SV, the SV-R came with all the motorsport-related goodies you can imagine, including a stripped interior, fixed Plexiglass side windows, a more aggressive aero kit with a carbon rear wing and air ducts in the place of the pop-up headlights, and a racing suspension, among other.

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The first factory racing version of the Lamborghini Diablo was 421 lbs (191 kg) lighter than the SV model, tipping the scales at 3,053 lbs (1,385 kg). The naturally aspirated 5.7-liter V12 engine was tuned to produce 533 HP (540 PS) in this application and was bolted to a five-speed manual transmission.

This particular Lamborghini Diablo SV-R is the 16th example and comes with a pretty rich racing history that includes campaigns both in Europe and Australia. Its racing career includes the 1998 Lamborghini Super Sport Trophy Championship at the hands of Fabio Santaniello and no less than 18 race wins over two competition seasons in the Australian Nations Cup.

One of the many highlights of the Diablo SV-R #16 while racing in Australia came at its debut race in Adelaide with Paul Stokell behind the wheel, where it won the race and also set a new lap record despite a 100 kg weight ballast.

In addition, the car wears its #666 Australian Nations Cup livery, complete with all the period-correct sponsors. The angry bull is located in Australia and is currently offered in an online auction over at Trading Garage.

The racing Lambo recently came out of a $125k restoration from Lamborghini Melbourne, using brand new original parts to bring it back to its race specification. It can now compete in the EU/US International GT Legends series, which includes the Le Mans Classic event, but the new owner can also easily convert it for driving on public roads. Let’s face it, putting a set of number plates on this beast with the #666 on the scissor doors will probably be the best thing you ever did.

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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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1991 Lamborghini Diablo With GT-Style Body Is A Spectacular 1990s Token

Back in 1998, Lamborghini came out with the Diablo GT, a track oriented variant featuring a radically altered bodywork design. It had wider fenders, a large air extractor out front, a large rear spoiler and loads more, all made out of carbon fiber.

The example you see here however is not a genuine Diablo GT. It’s actually a much older 1991 Diablo, posing as a “GT Tribute”, as stated in its Bring a Trailer ad. In any case, it’s pretty hard to look at it and not be in awe.

Like the real GT, this Diablo’s hood, fenders, bumpers, rocker panels, side skirts, wing and diffuser are all carbon fiber, and were sourced through Lamborghini Dallas some 10 years ago. The car was then repainted Balloon White and the fuel cap was moved to the top of the passenger quarter panel.

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This Diablo is wearing a set of 18-inch staggered-width wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires and red calipers. Furthermore, a Brembo rear big brake kit was installed by the current seller.

Inside, there’s black leather everywhere to go with Alcantara and orange accents. A keen eye might also notice the fact that the dashboard and seats were all taken from a Diablo 6.0. On paper, you could probably daily drive this supercar since it comes with a climate control system, power windows and CD player.

Naturally, one of the best things about the Diablo is its 5.7-liter V12 engine, which puts out 485 HP (492 PS) and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. According to the ad, the engine was rebuilt back in 2005 by the previous owner. Power is sent to the rear wheels exclusively through a gated five-speed manual transaxle with a limited slip differential.

This might technically be the least powerful Diablo in terms of specs, but that doesn’t make it any less attractive.

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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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Yellow Lamborghini Aventador Rear Ends… Another Yellow Lamborghini Aventador

Two virtually identical Lamborghini Aventador S models crashed into each other in Singapore last weekend, local media reports.

According to RedChili21, the incident occurred on Sunday, June 7 when the two Aventador Ss were driving in unison through the city’s streets. It is claimed that one of the Lamborghinis was stopped at an intersection when it was rear-ended by the second.

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While the owners of the two cars quickly removed their license plates, members at the SG Road Vigilante – SGRV group on Facebook identified the two cars. In the wake of the incident, a video of one of the Aventadors speeding through a roundabout and cutting off a car on May 24 has emerged.

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The two Aventadors involved in the crash are easily identifiable because of the modifications made to them. Not only are both painted in the same shade of yellow but they are both rolling on black wheels and appear to feature similar side skirts, rear diffusers, and identical rear wings.

It is understood that police arrived at the scene of the crash and both of the supercars were towed away, but not before a series of photos and videos of them were snapped by bystanders.

Photos show that the rear bumper, diffuser and one of the rear quarter panels of the front Aventador has been damaged, while the front bumper and splitter of the example that hit it has also been messed up. It also looks as though a small fire may have been triggered in the front car, as at least two men could be seen dousing it with a fire extinguisher.

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