Skip to main content

Lambo’s design chief discusses the stunning yet subtle Huracán supercar DNA

lamborghini huracan absurd enough modern man exterior front yellow 1500x844
Image used with permission by copyright holder

Fear not Lamborghini lovers, the Italian automaker still has its head on straight. The Huracán has been out for three months now and is still under the magnifying glass. I don’t see how it is even possible to dislike any part of the Huracan, but some “Lamborghini Purists” say the new raging bull is too simple.

Lamborghini’s head of design, Filippo Perini, explains that the Huracan was designed to be pure, simplistic, and functional. For example, the subtly hidden intakes and scoops not only enhance aerodynamics but also lend to sleeker look. The full-size Lambo, the Aventador, has such visual drama that Lamborghini wanted to make sure the Huracán would not be confused with its older brother at first glance.

A car that will do 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 202 mph is pretty extreme. I think Lamborghini has gone about making the all-wheel drive menace in all the right ways. Yes it is sleeker than other models but it makes up for being less aggressive by being physically smaller. It’s this diminutive stature makes it an easier car to drive. It also manages to be faster than its predecessor, the Gallardo, while using the same V10 engine.

All gripes aside, the Huracán has certainly proven itself as a Lamborghini for the everyday Lambo man … if there is such a thing. There have already been 1,000 orders received so far and it looks like Lamborghini wants to blow the previous Gallardo sales out of the water. At least 14,022 Huracáns will need to be sold in order to beat the Gallardo’s all-time record.

Huracán for your taste?Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

Joe Mahan
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Joe Mahan is an intern at Digital Trends working in the Cars section. He is currently a Junior at the University of Portland…
Rivian R2 vs R1S: How will Rivian’s cheaper SUV compare?
The front three-quarter view of a 2022 Rivian against a rocky backdrop.

Rivian has finally unveiled the R2, its long-awaited attempt at a more affordable electric SUV. The new vehicle may not be available just yet, but fans of Rivian's design aesthetics and feature set are already looking forward to being able to order the new car. The R2 is targeted at being a more affordable take on the electric SUV and will sit alongside the flagship-tier R1S.

Let's get this out of the way right now: The R1S is most likely going to be a better vehicle than the R2. Rivian isn't replacing the R1S with the R2 — it's releasing the R2 as a more affordable alternative, and there will be some compromises when buying the R2 over the R1S.

Read more
Cybertruck production reportedly halted over pedal issue
Tesla CEO Elon Musk behind the wheel of a Cybertruck.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk behind the wheel of a Cybertruck. Tesla

Tesla’s Cybertruck has been hit by a production delay caused by an issue with a part of the vehicle, a number of media reports have claimed.

Read more
Don’t let the gimmicks fool you. The Ioniq 5 N is a serious track car
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N drifting.

We’re finally getting to the fun part of automakers’ methodical quest to replicate their lineups with electric cars.

Performance versions of ordinary cars have been a staple of the auto industry for decades. But while we’ve already seen some variants of EVs boasting more power and more impressive stats — think Tesla Model S Plaid or Lucid Air Sapphire — the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the first to truly apply that format to an EV.

Read more