2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO Unveiled – Everything You Need to Know

A stunning V10 race car for the road

The 2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO has been revealed. It is a successor to the Performante that was revealed in 2018. The STO stands for Super Trofeo Omologato where Omologato is the Italian for homologation. This flagship is the most track-focused model in the Huracan model line. It can serve as a road-going version of the Super Trofeo race car.

 

The 2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO has a 5.2-litre v10 engine that can produce 470kW of power and 565Nm of torque. The latter can be delivered at 6500rpm. It is a rear-wheel-drive as well.

Interestingly, the performance metrics of the 2021 Lamborghini Huracan are slightly slower than the range-mates. It claims 0-100Km/h at 3.0 seconds and 0-200Km/h at 9.0 seconds. The top speed of the vehicle is 310Km/h.

 

One of the coolest upgrades of 2021 Lamborghini Huracan is the race-derived aerodynamics package. Upfront it has a dual-vented bonnet and a new front bumper that has a larger adjustable front splitter. The other changes in the car include front wheel-arch-mounted vents and renewed rear wheel arches. The former help with brake cooling.

In the rear, it has an impressive shark fin that also works as an air duct. It has a tall and adjustable rear wing that is clearly inspired by the Super Trofeo race car. Other key highlights of 2021 Lamborghini Huracan are changed rear vents that have the appealing ‘STO’ branding, integrated lip spoiler that is built into the rear decklid and a more aggressive rear diffuser.

 

The 2021 Lamborghini Huracan has a 53% increase in downforce when compared to the Performante. It equates to a total of 450kg at 280km/h. It’s 1-minute 48.86-second lap time around the Daytona International Speedway circuit in the US was 2.94 seconds quicker than the Performante.

The 2021 Lamborghini Huracan weighs at 1339kg dry due to changes like magnesium wheels, lighter interior trim pieces and many others. The car also has 25% more braking power thanks to the carbon-ceramic CCM-R brakes. It also has three drive modes and interior upgrades like race bucket seats, carbon-fibre trim, unique screens, and a half roll-cage behind the passengers.

 

The 2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO

 

In the US, the 2021 Lamborghini Huracan might cost USD 327, 838 (about AUD 449.216) and the first deliveries could be in spring next year. The Australian pricing and delivery details have not been shared yet. Speaking of fast cars, do you what best movie car chase is? Science has just answered this question.

 

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