In March of 2014 Lamborghini unveiled a new supercar, the Huracán. Set to replace the incredibly popular and best-selling Gallardo, Lamborghini set the bar high for themselves. Now that it’s been out for a while, we have a better sense as to what the car has to offer. Lamborghini has done it again, and the Huracán is one of the most attractive supercars that is currently on the market today. But since its release well over a year ago, many fans of the brand are left wondering if we will ever see a drop-top version of this beautiful supercar. Unfortunately for us, it looks as though we are going to be waiting even longer for the alleged Huracán Spyder.
According to a recent report from Motor Trend, the future Lamborghini Huracán Spyder is further away than most would like. They have reported that the convertible version of this beloved supercar won’t be reveled until the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. For those that aren’t counting, that’s over seven months from now. So while we will have to wait until then, we can certainly speculate as to what this Lamborghini Huracán Spyder will potentially offer.
While I cannot foresee what Lamborghini has in store for the future, it’s not exactly that difficult to speculate what the Huracán Spyder will offer. Given the fact that it’s the convertible version of the Huracán, it is not like it’s an entirely new vehicle for the brand. It will most definitely be the same car as the standard Huracán, minus the fact that it’s a convertible. So we expect it to offer the same specs as the standard model. The Spyder will most certainly have the same 5.2-liter V10 seen in the Huracán that offers 602 hp in total. Outside of the engine, the Huracán Spyder will most likely also have a 7-speed dual clutch transmission, an aluminum double-wishbone suspension, a hybrid aluminum/carbon-fiber frame, Pirelli tires, a hydraulic dual-circuit brake system, LED headlights, a dynamic steering system, a multimedia/entertainment interface, and pretty much all of the other features the normal Huracán has to offer.
In terms of performance, the Spyder will certainly handle itself quite well. However it is important to mention that the addition of a drop-top system increases the overall weight of a vehicle. Additionally driving without a roof alters the vehicles aerodynamics significantly. Having the top down is certainly quite fun while driving, but it does add some drag to the car. So performance is expected to take a hit, but only marginally. The standard Huracán offers drivers the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds in addition to offering drivers a top speed of 202 mph. It will also obviously be a complete animal around the track or on the road; it is a Lamborghini after all. So the Spyder will most likely perform a bit slower than the regular Huracán, but the differences will most likely be negligible.
The one thing that is still up in the air is how exactly the convertible aspect of the car will work. The Aventador Roadster had removable roof panels which are interesting, but are extremely impractical. When you’re in convertible mode, the roof panels are stored within the incredibly small trunk leaving you absolutely no room for anything else. You then have to get out of the car and physically attach them yourself; a process that takes much longer than it should. On the other hand, the old Gallardo Spyder had a soft-top. That was more practical, but in my option, it took away from the vehicles appearance. Hopefully Lamborghini will follow the likes of Ferrari and incorporate a folding hard-top design, as seen in the Ferrari 488 Spider.
While we are still a ways away from seeing the Huracán Spyder and what it will look like, it is not that hard to imagine what it will be like when it is eventually released. It will most likely be another great hit from the brand, and we look forward to hearing more about it in the near future. But in the meantime, I guess we will have to wait until the 2016 Geneva Motor Show for more information. Oh well.
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