Lamborghini Huracan Gets Its Snow Legs

We now know the highly anticipated replacement for the Lamborghini Gallardo will be called Huracan, which is Spanish for hurricane, and today our trusty spies bring us the latest shots of the new bull cold-weather testing. The new Lambo will be unveiled shortly.

Designed to fill the entry-level slot in Lamborghini’s supercars-only lineup, the Huracan will likely sport an updated version of the 5.2-litre V-10 engine found in the current model, with output increased to about 600 horsepower, indicating a likely tag of LP 600-4 appended to its name.

All-wheel drive will, of course, be standard equipment, though rear-drive models, as seen with the Gallardo, may continue forward, too. The most welcome change to the car’s mechanical configuration is likely to be the expected replacement of the archaic and clunky e-gear automated manual with a modern seven-speed dual clutch transmission.

As for the structure of the Huracan itself, it’s likely the new car will be built largely of aluminium, with carbon fiber and other composites used in key weight-saving locations. It will be a multi-material design combining aluminium and carbon fibre and perhaps even some fibreglass to make a structure that’s almost as sturdy and light as a full carbon structure, but significantly cheaper to produce. This chassis is to be shared with a second-generation Audi R8, due approximately one year after the launch of the Gallardo replacement.

Stay tuned for more!