Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica is the last hurrah for V10 before electrification era

By 2035, car manufacturers like Lamborghini will be forced to stop producing pure combustion engine cars and move on to either hybrids (HEV) or electric vehicles (EV). But before that, Lamborghini decided to give their famed V10 engines a last hurrah with the introduction of the Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica.

Launched in Thailand for THB 22.98 million (~RM 2.8 million) earlier this week, the Huracan Tecnica doesn’t just feature a retuned 5.2-litre V10 engine but a few exterior updates and improved aerodynamics.

The exterior now features a full carbon fibre hood up front with a new bumper with black Ypsilon design. It also comes with an air curtain for the first time in a Huracan.

Lamborghini claims that the Tecnica was developed to offer higher levels of roadworthiness without sacrificing track performance, offering the best of both worlds.

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The car comes with the Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata (LDVI) system and specific driving mode calibration for versatility in everyday and track driving.

There is also Performance Traction Control System (P-TCS) that offers three different drive modes; a more comfortable drive is offered in Strada Mode, enhanced oversteer and slip threshold in Sport Mode, and maximum grip in Corsa Mode.

Other than that, Lamborghini also claims the Tecnica is more slippery than the Huracan Evo RWD as the car has 35 percent more downforce while lowering drag by 20 percent.

Powering the Tecnica is a retuned 5.2-litre engine V10 engine that produces 649 PS (30 PS more than the Huracan Evo RWD) and 565 Nm. The engine is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

As mentioned, the Huracan Tecnica is probably Lamborghini’s last hurrah to the V10 engines as the company is preparing for its electrification era.

In an interview during the Huracan Tecnica launch in Thailand, Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann stated that the company is ready to jump on the bandwagon with plans to launch a plug-in hybrid Aventador by end 2024.

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Following that, the entire Lamborghini line-up will go hybrid. The company estimates that going hybrid will help lower CO2 emissions for the entire Lamborghini product range by 50 percent.

Winkelmann also stated that the company is expected to launch a fully-electric car in 2028. The Urus will be the brand’s second EV while the first will be a 2+2 GT possibly named the Revuelto.

As to why the company is looking to tap into the 2+2 market instead of producing an electric supercar, Winkelmann said that it’s more forgiving and more acceptable for the daily driver.

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