Lamborghini Huracan Performante debuts at Geneva with 630hp and active aero
Lamborghini unveiled the Huracan Performante at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, pairing a record-setting 630hp V10 with new active aerodynamics and extensive use of forged carbon.
Lamborghini pulled the covers off the Huracan Performante at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, revealing a lighter, more powerful version of its V10 supercar that had just set a new Nürburgring production car lap record. The Performante arrives with 630hp and a host of technical changes aimed at track use, but remains road legal.
The Performante’s centrepiece is its naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10, now rated at 630hp (470kW) and 600Nm, thanks to titanium valves, a revised intake and lighter exhaust system. This makes it the most powerful V10 Lamborghini has ever put into production. Power is delivered through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission to all four wheels.
Active aerodynamics and weight saving
Lamborghini has introduced its Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva (ALA) system on the Performante. This active aerodynamics package uses electronically controlled flaps in the front spoiler and rear wing to switch between maximum downforce and low-drag modes in real time. The system aims to improve both cornering grip and straight-line speed, a combination that contributed to the car’s Nürburgring lap time.
Extensive use of the company’s Forged Composite carbon fibre is visible on the front and rear spoilers, engine cover, rear bumper and diffuser. These lightweight components help trim 40kg from the standard Huracan, bringing sharper responses and improved agility. The same material is used inside the cabin for the air vents, paddles, door handles and centre console.
Performance and pricing
Lamborghini claims the Huracan Performante accelerates from 0-100km/h in 2.9 seconds, reaching 200km/h in 8.9 seconds, with a top speed of 325km/h. Buyers can specify magneto rheological suspension and variable ratio steering for further dynamic gains.
| Engine | 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 |
|---|---|
| Power | 630hp (470kW) |
| Torque | 600Nm |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| 0-100km/h | 2.9 seconds |
| Top speed | 325km/h |
| Weight saving | 40kg lighter than standard Huracan |
| UK price (2017) | £173,271 |
A new dashboard display shows the operation of the active aero system in real time. Pricing for the Huracan Performante started at £173,271 in the UK, €195,040 in Europe, and $274,390 in the US. Deliveries were scheduled to begin later in 2017.
