Showing posts with label huracan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label huracan. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

My FH5 Log: The Lamborghini Huracan then and now

The Lamborghini Huracan served as the hero car of Forza Horizon 2 in 2014 and this V10 wonder showcased just how fun the baby Lambo can do even during the European road trip. In Forza Horizon 5, there are different versions of Huracan to choose from.


Now, there are four different stages of the Lamborghini Huracan to choose from, ranging from the original LP610-4 to the hardcore STO that I've recently obtained from the High Performance series update.


Let's begin with the Huracan that started it all; the Huracan LP610-4. It is the successor of the Lamborghini Gallardo which was named after a Mayan god of wind. It was powered by a 5.2L V10 engine developing 602HP of power and when mated to a double-clutch gearbox derived from the Audi R8 as well as its 4WD system, it has a top speed of 202mph.


Next up, the Lamborghini Huracan Performante. Dubbed the better version of the Huracan, the Performante's V10 engine produces 29 more horsepower and 30 more torques compared to the normal Huracan, making it capable of hitting 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds while retaining the original Huracan's top speed of 202mph. Apart from that, the Performante sheds 40kg thanks to using of carbon fiber as well as its fixed rear wing and it features ALA, which Lamborghini claims to be the most clever aerodynamic system ever made, making it more grippy in the bends. Such aerodynamics have made the Huracan Performante lap the Nurburgring five seconds quicker than the Porsche 918 Hybrid.


The Lamborghini Huracan Evo is the minor change version that produces similar power outputs as the outgoing Huracan Performante, meaning it produces 630hp of power output. Aside from that, the Evo features improved dynamics as well as new rear-wheel steering and torque vectoring system.


Lastly, the one that I've won from FH5's High Performance Wet Season Playlist for 20 points is the Lamborghini Huracan STO. Dubbed the road-legal version of the Super Trofeo and GT3 race cars, the STO's race-car-inspired aerodynamics generates 53% more downforces and 37% better aerodynamic efficiency overall. Because most of the body panels are made from carbon fiber, it weighs 20% less than the old Performante. Although it packs the same 630hp 5.2L V10 engine as the Evo, it's rear-wheel-drive and while mated to a 7-speed DCT, it goes from 0-100kph in exactly three seconds and a top speed of 193mph. 





These Huracan variants are proven to be a blast to drive on the road and on the track if you're into that, but there can only be one Huracan to rule them all and with that, I've assembled them outside the stadium that was recently converted into an oval track following the recent series update. No, we're not going to the oval because that would be too short to do it. Instead, it's a proper circuit racing to determine which Huracan is the best in the game. The fastest time wins as expected.

Without further ado, let's roll the tape.


And now the results...

Huracan - 1m08.085s

Huracan Performante - 1m05.999s

Huracan Evo - 1m07.568s

Huracan STO - 1m05.249s

What a shocker, boys and girls. It looks like the ultimate purists' Huracan really is the best Huracan after all, just.


Be it a four-wheel-drive or a purist-friendly rear-wheel-drive, the Lamborghini Huracan is proven to be "the last one" in the age of the new normal. I said this because this will be known as the last car to have a V10 engine in it, which is rather a sad undertone to spell it out. Although it may not be forever, the last V10 car on earth is proven to be the final gambit that never gives in unless it uses its last resort to keep speedo boys happy until the very end.

It may soon be extinct along with its engine but...let's wish the Huracan the best of luck as it's nearing its endgame not just for this car but for the nearly-diminished V10 race.

FIGHTING!

Thursday, November 10, 2022

My FH5 Log: Who is the ultimate Horizon Hero?

As the Forza Horizon 10th Anniversary celebration came to its bittersweet end, it's time to find out which of the Horizon hero cars is the ultimate Horizon Hero. Will it be the SRT Viper GTS? The Lamborghini Huracan? The Lamborghini Centenario? The McLaren Senna? Or the Mercedes-AMG Project One?

Five Horizon heroes are gathered at the Volcan Sprint and all they have to do is to set the fastest time, ultimately deciding once and for all who is the ultimate Horizon Hero. It's all or nothing now. It's do-or-die for these machines as they are giving this Forza Horizon 10th anniversary celebration the ideal sendoff I've envisioned.






Without further ado, let the battle commence. GO!


With their bravery tests done, here are the results;

Viper - 3m18.665s

Huracan - 3m08.155s

Centenario - 3m00.864s

Senna - 2m51.905s

One - 2m52.890s


So, after ten years of enjoying the Forza Horizon series since the first one up to now, this is the ultimate Horizon Hero. The McLaren Senna, the hero car of Forza Horizon 4, is the ultimate Horizon Hero.

FOREVER KING.

And that's a wrap! This is the end of the Forza Horizon 10th Anniversary celebration. The celebration has ended but our journey on Forza Horizon 5 continues because there will be more surprises in store, starting with tomorrow's Donut Media collaboration series update as well as December's holiday series update. There will be more to come this 2023 so stick around!

Here's to ten more years of the Horizon Festival! 

The party never ends...

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

My FH5 Log: Horizon Heroes - Lamborghini Huracan

Our Forza Horizon 10th anniversary celebration continues with the showcasing of the next Horizon Hero, the hero car of Forza Horizon 2 known as the Lamborghini Huracan.


Forza Horizon 2, the sequel to the hit 2012 Forza Horizon video game, was launched on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One consoles on September 30, 2014. The Xbox One version of the game harnessed the console's powers of Forza Motorsport 5's ForzaTech engine, delivering realistic visuals that give life to the players' Southern European experience. It was the first in the Forza franchise to showcase dynamic weather changes. 

In this game, players are enjoying an epic road trip across France and Italy on their own terms while doing what Horizon does best; road racing, offroad racing, street racing, PR stunts, and Showcase Events. It even featured Car Meets so other players can show off their cars as well as Bucket List challenges to test their driving skills. 

Thanks to the dynamic weather change FH2 delivers, players are going to the extremes with the Storm Island expansion which features a tropical island with severe weather patterns, not to mention the rally upgrades they need for their cars while tackling Storm Island's worsts. Aside from Storm Island, FH2 welcomes Porsche back in the franchise with the Porsche Expansion as well as the standalone FH2 Presents Fast & Furious game featuring cars from the Furious 7 movie.

Anyway, about the hero car, the Lamborghini Huracan is the successor of the Lamborghini Gallardo which was named after a Mayan god. It was powered by a 5.2L V10 engine developing 602HP of power and when mated to a double-clutch gearbox derived from the Audi R8 as well as its 4WD system, it has a top speed of 202mph.

The Lamborghini Huracan has gone through numerous updates over its near-decade lifespan and with reports that it is Audi R8 derivative is heading to the great junkyard of the sky, it will forever be known as the last V10-powered car in existence.


With the last of the dying breed got its say, it's time to give the Huracan some Horizon Europe vibes by racing through the streets of Guanajuato in Forza Horizon 5. What can I say? It's for the sake of nostalgia and while the party's kicking into halftime, let's give the hero of Horizon Europe the hero's welcome it deserves. Roll the tape.


Still got the moves after all the struggle from the Europe adventure several years ago.

With the Huracan kicking the Forza Horizon's 10th anniversary into halftime, next time, let's get to know the hero of Horizon Australia, the Lamborghini Centenario.

See you again.

Friday, January 31, 2020

Forza Horizon 4: The Huracan Performante

The Lamborghini Huracan Performante may be late for the party but the ultimate Huracan made the rounds in the world of Forza Horizon 4 for those who did decent results at this series' Horizon Autumn Playlist, meaning they have the manpower to unleash the best V10 monster Lamborghini ever made.



The Huracan Performante, what is it? Dubbed the better version of the Huracan, the Performante's V10 engine produces 29 more horsepower and 30 more torques compared to the normal Huracan, making it capable of hitting 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds while retaining the original Huracan's top speed of 202mph. Apart from that, the Performante sheds 40kg thanks to using of carbon fiber as well as its fixed rear wing and it features ALA, which Lamborghini claims to be the most clever aerodynamic system ever made, making it more grippy in the bends. Such aerodynamics have made the Huracan Performante lap the Nurburgring five seconds quicker than the Porsche 918 Hybrid.



The original Huracan, which served as the cover car of the second Forza Horizon game in 2014, is one of the most enjoyable cars to drive from the beginning to the Horizon finale and the Performante pushes up a notch with its clever aerodynamics that makes it more enjoyable to drive than the standard Huracan as well as getting used to its monstrous exhaust noise. Glad that Lamborghini still makes V10 engines like this. It's proof that even in Performante guise, the Huracan is the last of its kind and Lamborghini wants to keep preserving this nearly extinct breed for years to come.



Because the Performante is four-wheel drive, just like the normal Huracan, there's a known idea that this supercar can be worth as enjoyable to drive as a Nissan GT-R, even on dirt and snow, and with that, I went to Fortune Island and make the Performante as dirty as possible to see if it's a big laugh even when things get dirty. Ready, go!


It's just like the Huracan I remembered, even dirtier.



Although too little, too late to enjoy the Horizon party, the Lamborghini Huracan Performante really pulls the right moves as the ideal driver's car that takes advantage of its slightly improved performance and its clever aerodynamics that will make driving more enjoyable. It's definitely one of the all-time greats and there's no arguing with that.

Enjoy your new ride!

Friday, December 30, 2016

New Audi R8 Spyder vs. Ferrari 488 Spider vs. Lamborghini Huracan Spyder

You're a rich man, you spend a lot of time doing stuff at the CEO's desk and then going out gambling your luck at the casino on your day-off. You have a lot of money to spend on those super-fast cars but your probability of your choosing would be open-top supercars because you want to look cool driving on those things. There are three choices, which one would you go for?

2017 Audi R8 Spyder

Let's take a look at your first choice of the latest open-top supercars on the market today, the brand new Audi R8 V10 Spyder. You may have noticed that while it maybe slightly heavier than its hardtop equivalent, it still comes with its new Audi Space Frame as well as its 5.2 V10 engine developing 540PS of power and 540Nm of torque, while mated to a 7-speed double clutch gearbox which shifts like magic bur that doesn't stop you from spoiling your day out with this open-top supercar, especially that it can get from 0 to 100kph in 3.6 seconds and onwards to 318kph. Because it's priced less than two hundred grand, this new Audi R8 Spyder is a supercar bargain.

2017 Ferrari 488 Spider

Then, let's take a look on the new Ferrari 488 Spider, which is an updated version of the old 458 Spider, the car that will make everyone agree that it's the best mid-engined supercar ever made. It may have the same V8 as the old 458 but it's been miniaturized and turbocharged so this 4.0L Twin Turbo V8 engine produces 670PS of power output while mated to its F1 7-speed double clutch gearbox, resulting to its 0 to 100 km/h time in 3 seconds. While it may slightly more than the coupe version, its dynamics remain just as fun as the normal one and with the roof up, the upside of having one on the track day meet is that while you can enjoy its F1-inspired dynamics, you can really hear the noise of its V8 engine very clearly but since this is turbocharged, you can't hold your case for a little while longer, knowing this this Ferrari's too matured for its own good.

2017 Lamborghini Huracan Spyder

Or if you're unhappy with those two, you can have the Lamborghini Huracan Spyder instead. Like the new Audi R8, it has a 5.2L V10 engine but it produces 610PS of power output while mated to the same 7-speed double-clutch gearbox as the R8. The age of V10 engines maybe soon endangered but with the Huracan Spyder, you can assure that this modern open-top supercar still has that old-school charm that car enthusiasts really love to listen like the sounds of good old 80's rock and roll from their old CD collections. Because this is a Lamborghini, you can be very addictive while driving this open-top Huracan on the road and on the track, despite the added weight on it.

With these open-top supercars currently available on the market, it's hard to decide which one is the best. The Audi R8 Spyder has the most value for money, the Ferrari 488 Spider for its power that beats them in their own little game of top trumps, and the Lamborghini Huracan Spyder for its old-school charm that wouldn't settle for anything else. How you live it up and sum it up with those three is up to you, my dear bachelor and bachelorette.

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Forza Horizon 3: Stranger yet louder things...


The Lamborghini Huracan; a V10 supercar that served as the successor to the Gallardo, named after a Mayan god, and essentially faster than an Aventador round the Top Gear Track. With a 0-100kph time of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 325kph, it's still a quick car to drive even when it's powered by a nearly-extinct V10 engine that will soon be fading away through the pages of history due to downsizing trends, and of course, you are probably familiar with this car ever since it became the cover car from the previous installment, Forza Horizon 2. You are also familiar with it as the car Benedict Cumberbatch drove until he broke his hands in an accident and later become a superhero called Doctor Strange. Get it?

Those who have driven the Huracan can result to mixed opinions. They say that they are very happy that the Huracan feels like it retains the same Lamborghini madness they would hope for while some who believed that the Huracan is too matured to be a Lamborghini or a supercar. Either way, they should really need to drive that Huracan again to prove if they were right or wrong, especially while taking a day off Down Under.

As for myself, while on the subject of honoring Lamborghini week in this weekend's Forzathon event, happening now on Forza Horizon 3, me and my Huracan got into all sorts of trouble just to clear this weekend's Forzathon challenges by any means necessary. It's like I'm taking on the stranger yet louder things on the road, if you know what I mean. Several hours later, I managed to beat almost all of this weekend's challenges and it's about as simple as riding a mechanical bull at a bar on a midnight, with the brokeback part at the end of it. Who knew trying to get all three stars in ten speed traps or speed zones can be so hard?!


Speaking of which, remember that old Lamborghini Huracan with a design theme I made after THE IDOLM@STER's Miki Hoshii? You know, the one I made back while in Southern Europe during the finale? Well, I brought it back for nostalgia's sake and improved it to meet Platinum Stars standards. Don't ask why but since I finished most of the weekend's challenges, I decided to have a little free time with this machine while I'm at it.



Of course, following my series of stranger yet louder things happened between me and my baby Lambo, I've drawn an attention to an all-out war between the two Italian supercar company rivals; Ferrari and Lamborghini. With me getting involved in the fray, I got no choice but to get involved in the fight between Italian supercar supremacy. The war between raging bulls and wild horses, which I'll be tackling it next weekend before heading through sub-zero proportions, is about to begin.




Whew. After getting involved in the war between bulls and horses, I managed to get out of the scrap and feeling proud that I survived the clash and finished most of this weekend's challenges. I think it's dare to say that the Huracan, despite its nearly extinct V10 engine that is no match to signature Lamborghini V12 awesomeness, is everything what a Lamborghini should, being an image of insanity, not perfection, and the way it performs is a clear way to show its real, literal, self.

Sure, I had fun in the Lamborghini Huracan but there are some stranger yet louder things that needs to be done in Down Under as the journey continues. Good thing my hands are still there, otherwise, I could wind up like Sherlock becoming Doctor Strange. Get it?! Still, this ordeal is only a prelude to stranger things to come.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Forza Motorsport 6: Huracan Super Trofeo

huracan

The FM6 event car of March is a new one and this is basically a prize awarded to players who collected three or more specially marked Gallardo Super Trofeo cars during the Forza Motorsport 6 Lamborghini Super Trofeo event, which is going on now until next month. This is the 2015 Lamborghini #63 Squadra Corse Huracan LP620-2 Super Trofeo and if you haven't got one, don't fret because with season 2 of this FM6 Lamborghini Super Trofeo event is going on now, you have many chances to win a Huracan Super Trofeo, only this time in specially marked ones.

So, what's it all about this car anyway? Debuted at the 2014 Monterey Car Week, the Huracan LP620-2 Super Trofeo, served as the recplacement to the highly successful Gallardo Super Trofeo, was developed by its Motorsport department and it was used for the 2015 Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo season in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Based on the brand new Huracan, the Super Trofeo version features an exceptionally light roll cage that extends to the rear axle and torsional stiffness that represents a 45% improvement compared to the Gallardo Super Trofeo. It features a carbon aluminum construction with aerodynamic improvements. This results to a dry weight of 1,270 Kg, with a weight distribution of 42/58%. Its bodywork is made in partnership with Dallara Engineering.

Powering it is a race-spec V10 engine producing 620HP of power while mated with a new three-disc clutch and an XTrac sequential gearbox developed specifically for the Huracán Super Trofeo with an electric actuator designed by the Magneti Marelli Motorsport division.

Anyway, no time for long description about my recently-acquired event car of March, because I just wanna know how good this car is as I shall try one at the Laguna Seca because this is what the producers set up so players can set a lap time and stand a chance to win their very own Huracan Super Trofeo.



So, what do I think? Well, the new Huracan Super Trofeo feels more of an improvement to the old Gallardo Super Trofeo that I tried weeks ago thanks to its  added power and reduced weight but it retains its rear-wheel drive layout as the Gallardo Super Trofeo, due to regulations, it takes a decent skill to master this bull but with practice, you will do get the hang of it.

Because this is entirely new to Forza, you can spend lots of time getting to know more about the Huracan Super Trofeo while standing a chance to win specially marked Huracan Super Trofeos in the second season of the Forza Motoraport 6 Lamborghini Super Trofeo event so while you were there, be sure to participate in upcoming season two events if you want to get your hands on this Huracan Super Trofeo. Good luck.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Forza Motorsport 6: A Lambo Huracan on a Rainy Day Nurburgring

In my previous post, I've pitted both the Lamborghini Huracan and the McLaren 650S round the Top Gear Test Track and to my amazement, despite the power gap, the Huracan managed to beat the 650S by a second. Now, it's time to drive the Huracan once again to find out its hidden potential and to do that I went to Nurburgring on a rainy day. Yes. Rainy Day on a Nurburgring.

huracan

As I'm sure you know, you want me to take on the Nurburgring just to prove how good the Huracan was but because I can only record up to five minutes of hot laps, lapping the Nordschleife is very impossible to record on one go. In the meantime, I'd use the Grand Prix Circuit instead. Because it's raining outside, I'd expect this would be a wet lap and it's going to be slippery when wet. I know the Huracan comes with four-wheel drive but because it's a midship supercar, I might find doubts that it may slip up like how rear wheel drive cars behave on a wet track. Anyway, time to find out just how good this Huracan is on a wet lap at the Nurburgring Grand Prix Circuit.



As I tried the Huracan on a wet lap at the Nurburgring GP Circuit, I felt like I was very intimidated by the weather at first but for this car, it doesn't feel like it's the kind of car that accepts defeat with honor and dignity. It sees the rainy weather as a challenge and takes a piece of it. It felt like it can turn the tide of any race, depending on the weather, at the hands of a skilled driver. Even though this is still a usable car even when wet, it's still a Lambo and you can expect some thrills while riding it on a wet lap.

Yes. Even though this is a midship-4WD supercar, you can drive this one on a wet lap and there's absolutely nothing to worry about driving a hundred-thousand dollar Lambo on one of the most demanding racetracks on a rainy day. All it takes is some skill and determination to keep this car focused and balanced while handling on wet conditions.

Monday, October 5, 2015

Forza Motorsport 6: Let's Compare! Huracan and the 650S

huracan 650s

Both the Huracan and the 650S are what you called prize-fighting rivals when pitted side by side and judging by the way it behaves on the tracks of Forza Motorsport 6, you will always be the judge of that. So, how does these two compare in the same way the Clarkson and Hammond compare these two while in Italy during The Perfect Road Trip 2?

First, let's talk about the 650S. Even though it has bits and bobs from the old 12C, McLaren states that this new car is not the replacement to the 12C, even though production has ended due to the 650S's high demand. Unlike the 12C, the 650S is a quick car and its 3.8L V8 Twin Turbo engine generates 641HP of power and 500lb-ft of torque, mated to a ‎7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It will do 0-100kph in under three seconds and top speed of over 333kph.

When you talk about supercars and hypercars, the 650S possesses hypercar speeds and like 12C, it's very high-tech and surprisingly reasonable to drive thanks to its clever aerodynamics, meaning that this car can go faster and harder for longer.

Onto the Huracan, while the 650S is a better car full stop, the Huracan can still beat it because when you dissect their innards, you will notice how their tubs are made of. The 650S has carbon fiber, which is great but when you ding it, you'll need another car. In the Huracan, however, its tub has a blend of carbon fiber and aluminum, making it more durable from wear and tear.

Under the bonnet lies an improved version of the same 5.2L V10 from the Gallardo predecessor but its uprooted to 610PS of power while mated with the same 7-speed DSG from the Audi R8 V10 Plus, which is by no means one of the best shifting gearboxes ever existed. Believe it or not, the Huracan is a different kind of animal or animals. It can be a hare (fast but fluffy), a cheetah, or a tiger (really angry) but it doesn't behave like an elephant. There are times that the Huracan behaves like a sportscar rather than a supercar and that is a compliment because even though it's as wild as a tiger, it's still a civilized car that can be used on a day to day basis.

Now that these two sorted out, let's find out which one is best it a quick lap round the Top Gear Track. You may remember that in the video, Clarkson and Hammond had a race to a one-room hotel in Bologna and in the end, Clarkson arrived first. So, to prove that the 650S is better than the Huracan, I decided to give a little experiment to see if the 650S is quicker than the Huracan not just on the streets of Bologna but also here on the track.


And now, I had the results and this is terribly disappointing. The 650S managed to do 1:18.419 while the Huracan done 1:17.767, therefore the Huracan is the quickest and second of all, curse you Richard Hammond.

So, the Huracan is the quickest of them two even though it has less power than the 650S but probably thanks to its clever four-wheel drive system that clings through the corners like a hanger with a three-piece formal wear. It's no surprising that despite everything I tried on this latest experiment, it's quite clear that both the Lamborghini Huracan and the McLaren 650S really dish out everything they got not just on the streets but also on the racetracks. Here in Forza Motorsport 6, you'll be the judge of that.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Forza Horizon 2: The Horizon Finale

To unlock the Horizon Finale, you need to win 15 championships regardless of any championship you're taking on. I know, this stuff mentioned you at the moment you start Forza Horizon 2, but as you progress through the ranks, you're starting to realize how much you've grown through the ordeal and your love for cars have pushed you forward to who you are now, even me.

Anyway, enough sentimental stuff, onto the finale because you're free to choose whatever car you want and whichever car you choose reflects the opponents' car of choice regardless of the cars' Performance Index. Best to inform you that the finale is the most extreme challenge yet because this will be a sprint race through the entire Southern European area from Italy to France and back and forth. It goes without saying that this will be the toughest challenge yet and you need to pick a very fast car for the endgame.

For me, what car did I pick for the finale?

huracan

Yes. I know. I know it sounds crazy but there's a main reason why I pick the Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 for the finale because it's the cover car of the game and most of all, it wants to finish where it all starts. Where it all began, where it all will end. That's why I'll make the Huracan the hero of the festival but first...

huracan (2)

Some major improvements have been made for the Huracan to be fully competitive for the finale and for some added style, I've festooned it with some iM@S fromage. See that Miki in my Lambo? That's my good luck charm for the finale because she knows I will going to finish what I started.

huracan (3)

With preparations complete, the stage is set for one last ride at the festival and I'm starting to feel the jitters right now but with the championship title on the line, I'm preparing myself for the most epic race ever witnessed in the game. Hope you got your popcorn ready for this.



SUCCESS! I finally did it! I finally managed to finish the finale and gained the champion title! Looks like me and the Huracan finally finished what we've started! That's it! It's all over! Our work here is done so let's go home and celebrate.

huracan (4)

With the champion is crowned, my life in FH2 is complete but our work isn't done yet because there's still more roads to explore, more championships to complete, more bucket lists to fulfill, and more cars to drive. I won't force myself to do this but even our journey ends, our new journey begins and you'll never know what comes ahead.

What should I do now? The decisions are up to me but I hope I'll make the right decisions.

Until next time!

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Forza Horizon 2: Huracan Warning

huracan

With the 5.2L V10 engine developing 602HP of power, top speed of 202mph, 0-60mph in three seconds, all-wheel drive, and dual-clutch transmission, the Lamborghini Huracan is the replacement of the Gallardo and it's named after a Mayan god, Spanish word for hurricane, or one of the famed bulls...and it's arrived in style on Forza Horizon 2 as the hero car of the game! We have gotten the chance to try out Lamborghini's latest creation on the Southern European landscape and we never felt so alive while spending precious amounts of time with this newborn supercar.

huracan_1

I have fell in love with the Huracan since the first time I drive this car on Forza Horizon 2 and for this car, it looks like it treated Southern Europe as its personal playground or a baby dome for some reason because we love to toy around numerous roads for days. If I want to evaluate the Huracan, I took part on a special monthly rival event called the Huracan Warning where we have to set the fastest time possible in a sprint run using none other than the car itself.



By my evaluation, the Huracan is one heck of a bewildering machine to drive and the sound of the 5.2L V10 engine sounds the same as the days of the Gallardo. Sounds sinister but it is glorious because there are only a few surviving machines using that V10 engine at this moment in time but because that V10 sounds more ancient, the Huracan really got what it takes to be a legend if we follow our hearts to achieve our goals in Horizon 2. Handling-wise, the all-wheel drive system keeps the Huracan well-balanced on different roads no matter what weather will hit us at it and it feels a lot more stable as well. However, there are some understeer issues faced with this machine but no matter, this newborn V10 Lambo risen from the ashes of the Gallardo is one heck of a Ridge Racer in all the right moves...minus the Ridge Racer part that I said because the Huracan is a real-world car we love to drive in the virtual fantasy world of FH2.

 huracan_2

The Huracan really melts our hearts made of iron filings like a pack of Magnolia Quickmelt and a simple Quickfire recipe as seen on TV and metaphorically, it's like putting a Quickmelt on a Quickfire and that one really appeals to the larger crowd like hotcakes. Delicious...

huracan_3

No matter how many times I drove with the Huracan, this Lambo never fails to impress me. Driving one of these feels like I haven't slept in days and I've never felt so alive and intense while behind the wheel. My senses are now as sharp as knives and the Huracan really is as sharp as a rapier wielded by a marksman who is skilled in countless battles.

With the Huracan in FH2, facing off with this machine is like opening a new chapter for all things to come in Forza Horizon 2 and with the car and driver's hearts as one, it's like a whole new love story petrolheads looking forward to as they continue their quest to the Horizon Finale.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4

The Lamborghini Gallardo, the supercar that has been the baby in the Lambo, and it was made for those who can't afford a flagship V12 Lambo. It may not be as awesome as its big brothers are but it was quite a successful feat to be part of the Lamborghini family and has been around for over a decade, looks like the Gallardo's tenure is past its prime and it's time for the V10 Lambo to be replaced by a new heir.

2015 Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4

It's called the Huracan. It costs 169,500.00 Euro, excluding taxes, and on paper, it looks more like a potent supercar that is willing to risk everything to become one of the best machines ever assembled in the world where V10 engines starting to diminish like dinosaurs.

In the Spanish language, Huracan means "hurricane" but it was also referred to as the Mayan god of wind, storm, and fire. It was also a name given to a bull that fought in the 19th century, in tradition to most Lambos named after famed bulls. Of course, you don't want me to hear the whole story but what you do want to hear is how the Huracan performs in a dogfight on the road and on the track.

If by dogfight, it is a dogfight on the road because when you put your foot down, the Huracan is a monster ready to make grounds shake and mountains crumble until maps must be redrawn afterward. If this car rampages, it's going to change the very landscape we knew today and it really leaves a ground zero next to you.

2015 Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 interior
Having evolved from the irate Gallardo, it still comes with the same 5.2L V10 engine from the Gallardo but now it has been upgraded to the titular 610PS power output and 560Nm of torque. The result is 0-100kph in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of over 325kph. That's about as similar as its chief rival, the Ferrari 458 Speciale. The gearbox is no longer the e-gear or the manual because it now comes with the same 7-speed s tronic as the Audi R8 V10 Plus and it shifts quicker than the one used on the flagship Aventador. Oh dear, this is going to be like the brothers from the Wafrets commercial.

Anyway, the interior feels more driver-focused than the Gallardo and it has the same experience that you expect from a fighter plane. There's a nifty-looking switch where you can lift the switch guard, push the start, and you'll hear the distant thunder from the 5.2L V10 engine. That sound takes me back...from the Gallardo only better.

2015 Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4
If the Huracan is a baby Lambo that evolved from the Gallardo, does it act like a fully-evolved car? Well, it is more hostile than the irate Gallardo but it's not as brutal as its flagship Lamborghini Aventador, judging the fact that it comes with Lambo's 4WD system that lets you have fun regardless of the road and weather it'll face. It comes with a weirdly sounding "Anima" system which lets you choose three different driving modes. If you set it to CORSA which refers to Track, you can see how much potential the Huracan performs and to be honest, this is a lifelong struggle between you and this car on the track. If I know one thing this car is good at, it would be good at "snarling".

The Huracan loves to snarl on the track like most Lambos do in their free time but on the road, it's a lot nicer to drive. Who cares if the city streets are loaded with speed limits, I don't have to use most of it and I have to go with the flow like normal schoolchildren do after flag ceremonies. If I have doubts, the Huracan feels like the Ferrari 458 on the inside because it has that annoying part where the speedo and the sat-nav in the same place. It might be best to leave it here and forget about listening to the radio because it's too complicated to set it up on a weekend road trip to France.

2015 Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4
So, the new Huracan may be the potent replacement for the Gallardo but for a supercar, it may take some time for its Oblivion Wing to grow until its ready to destroy every single opponent in the road and track until it becomes the perfect aggressor but it's still not quite ready for that act because rivals like the 458 Speciale and the McLaren 650S are all ready to do their stuff. The Huracan is just not quite ready to grow up like the Aventador but for a rookie in the lineup, this car is willing to grow up to become number one in its squadron.

I may not be as good as any other car connoisseurs around the world but that's my point because to me, the Huracan is a great car for a stop but it still doesn't show a shine in the face of roadside mayhem and that mayhem will have to wait for this car. There are so many things to learn for the Huracan over the coming years and I think it's time to head west for this young chap on the manor.

Available colors: Bianco Monocerus, Nero Noctis, Bianco Icarus, Blu Achelous, Grigio Lynx, Grigio Nimbus, Nero Serapis, Rosso Mars, Arancio Borealis, Giallo Midas, Verde Mantis, Bianco Canopus, Giallo Horus, Grigio Titans, Marrone Apus, Nero Nemesis, Blu Caelum, Grigio Admetus and Marrone Alcestis.

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