Performance Review: Lamborghini Huracan STO 5.2 V10 - [2020]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini Huracan Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini Huracan STO 5.2 V10 is the 7 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2020. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.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 2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Huracan's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1339 kgs (2951 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini Huracan STO 5.2 V10 in the same weight category as the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 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 417 lb-ft (565.3 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 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (406 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 2012 Ariel Atom Mugen (490.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini Huracan.

The Lamborghini Huracan has a Power to weight ratio of 470.5 bhp per ton and 311.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2020 Huracan competing with the 2012 Ariel Atom Mugen (490.9 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Ferrari SF 90 Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (489.8 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 311.4 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 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 SS (334.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 GTS (334.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.0 secs, this made the Lamborghini Huracan STO 5.2 V10 as fast as 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 or the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs). This Lamborghini Huracan STO 5.2 V10 is also faster than the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (3.00 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (3.00 secs) the 2021 McLaren Artura 3.0 V6 Turbo Hybrid (3.00 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo (3.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Huracan and the 2002 Audi A6 RS6 Avant 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini Huracan on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.74 secs @ 127.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2002 Audi A6 RS6 Avant 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo (10.71 secs), the 2001 BMW 3 Series M3 GTR E46 (10.72 secs), and the 2003 Lotus Elise 1.8 S2 Sport 190 (10.73 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2020 version of the Lamborghini Huracan STO 5.2 V10 has a maximum speed of 193mph.

Top Speed of the 2020 Huracan equals the 2020 Audi R8 Performance 5.2 V10 Spyder (204 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2020 Lamborghini Huracan STO 5.2 V10 then how about the 2020 Audi R8 Performance 5.2 V10 Spyder (204 mph), the 2018 McLaren 600LT 3.8 V8 Bi-Turbo (204 mph), or the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 6.2 V8 (204 mph).

Related Links:

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