Lamborghini is working on a replacement for the Huracan. Recent spy photos of a camouflaged prototype have surfaced, revealing some interesting details about the upcoming model. The prototype seen in the photos is sporting a production body, indicating that it is in an advanced stage of development.
Here are the key features of the Lamborghini Huracan replacement:
- Hybrid powertrain
- Twin-turbo V8 engine
- Transverse dual-clutch, eight-speed automatic transmission
- All-wheel drive
- Massive air intakes in the front bumper
- Hexagonal daytime running lights
- Fake Aventador taillights
- Generously sized air intakes ahead of the rear wheels
- Quarter panel vent
- 10,000 rpm redline
- Expected to be introduced in 2024
Some more additional details rumoured about the car:
- The turbochargers will allegedly be programmed to come alive at 7,000 rpm, so below that threshold, the Huracan successor will behave like a naturally aspirated supercar.
- The car is said to have a charging port, but this has not been confirmed.
- The number of electric motors in the car is not known.
- The car is expected to have a similar design to the Revuelto but with some unique features.
The spy photos show the vehicle’s yellow “high-voltage” sticker, suggesting it is a hybrid test vehicle. Lamborghini seems to have added stickers to the headlights to mislead observers into thinking the car has Gallardo headlights. However, a closer look reveals the real lights positioned lower on the front bumper, which incorporates hexagonal daytime running lights.
Stickers
At the back of the prototype, stickers resemble Aventador taillights. However, cutouts in the stickers reveal the actual taillights, flanking a single hexagonal exhaust with two circular tips. The car’s rear features a massive diffuser with vertical fins, and the absence of a full bumper allows us to see the substantial rear tires. It remains uncertain if this is the final design or if some parts of the rear were missing from the prototype.
The side profile of the prototype showcases large air intakes ahead of the rear wheels and in the quarter panel. Visibility seems to be limited, possibly due to the camouflage, with the quarter glass appearing to be replaced by a vent. The overall design is expected to take cues from the recently unveiled Lamborghini Revuelto, the V12 plug-in hybrid supercar.
Powertrain
Regarding powertrain, the new Huracan replacement will retire the current 5.2-litre engine in favour of a hybrid setup centred around a smaller gasoline mill. Reports suggest it could be a twin-turbocharged V8, although official details are yet to be confirmed. The turbochargers are rumoured to engage at 7,000 rpm, providing a naturally aspirated supercar experience below that threshold. The V8 engine is also rumoured to have a 10,000 rpm redline.
Lamborghini has announced that the eight-speed automatic transmission from the Revuelto will be used in the new model. While the Revuelto features three electric motors in its V12 flagship configuration, how many will be in the smaller Huracan replacement is unknown. It is also unclear whether the car will feature a charging port. However, all-wheel drive is expected to be a part of the new model’s drivetrain.
Replacement
Lamborghini is developing the Huracan replacement independently, as the Audi R8 is reportedly discontinued. The company plans to introduce the new model sometime in 2024. In the meantime, the remaining production run of the current Huracan has already been sold, meaning it is no longer available for ordering.
Conclusion
Lamborghini is actively working on replacing the Huracan, as evidenced by recent spy photos of a camouflaged prototype. The prototype features a production body, indicating an advanced stage of development. It is expected to be a hybrid model, as indicated by the “high-voltage” stickers and the presence of a hybrid powertrain.
Elements
The design of the prototype showcases some interesting elements, including stickers on the headlights to mislead observers, a front bumper with massive air intakes and hexagonal daytime running lights, and rear stickers resembling Aventador taillights with cutouts revealing the actual taillights and a single hexagonal exhaust. The overall design is expected to take cues from the recently unveiled Lamborghini Revuelto.
5.2-litre engine
Regarding powertrain, the new Huracan replacement is set to retire the current 5.2-litre engine in favor of a hybrid setup with a smaller gasoline mill. Rumours suggest a twin-turbocharged V8 with turbochargers engaging at 7,000 rpm, providing a naturally aspirated supercar experience at lower revs. The transmission from the Revuelto will be used, and the presence of electric motors and a charging port is yet to be confirmed.
Fans and enthusiasts eagerly await the unveiling of Lamborghini’s next-generation entry-level supercar.
