Performance Review: Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10 - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini Huracan Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10 is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo.This particular Lamborghini Huracan has a 5204cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 10 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V10's includes the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10

The Huracan shares its Petrol V10 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 and the 2020 Lamborghini Huracan STO 5.2 V10. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Huracan's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1382 kgs (3046 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10 in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Lamborghini Huracan shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp)

In terms of power the 5204cc 40V V10 engine produces 630 bhp (469 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp) or the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (651 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 443 lb-ft (600.6 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lamborghini Huracan you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 (480.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini Huracan.

The Lamborghini Huracan has a Power to weight ratio of 455.8 bhp per ton and 320.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 Huracan competing with the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 (480.6 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta 6.3L V12 (478.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lamborghini Huracan generating around 320.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1997 TVR Cerbera 4.5 (345.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 1992 Caterham Super 7 JPE (345.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.9 secs, this made the Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10 as fast as the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the or the 2021 Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs). This Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10 is also faster than the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the and the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Huracan and the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini Huracan on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.35 secs @ 132.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 (10.31 secs), the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (10.31 secs), and the 1993 TVR Chimaera 4.5 (10.33 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10 has a maximum speed of 202mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 Huracan equals the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10 then how about the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph), the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 (215 mph), or the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph).

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