Lamborghini is about to introduce a successor to the legendary Huracan, its entry-level supercar model. The car has been in production since 2014, and its replacement will is scheduled to launch in 2024. In preparation, the unnamed Huracan successor has just been filmed for the first time on the roads surrounding the Nurburgring track.
While we will have more footage of the Huracan successor in the future, this first sighting provides valuable information about the design and layout o this new Lambo supercar.
The first video footage comes from YouTuber EMS Sport TV, who released a clip called “Industry Pool – Prototype 12.07.2023“. Essentially, it shows a number of test vehicles at the Nurburgring, also including vehicles from BMW, Mercedes-AMG, Audi, Porsche, and Hyundai N. However, the Huracan successor is easily the most important vehicle.
The car has been confirmed to debut in 2024 and is rumored to have an electrified 8 powertrain with as much as 900 horsepower. Despite this being the first sighting of the prototype, it looks like a complete car with an advanced, futuristic design.
While the new Lambo has the general proportions of a Huracan, the sharpness of its body is more like the $604,000 Revuelto V12. Look past the fake Gallardo-shaped headlight stickers and you will see sharp LEDs at the front. Also, a large exhaust pipe is placed at the top of the rear bumper, similar to the Revuelto.
Ever since the introduction of the Gallardo in 2003, Lamborghini entry-level supercars have all featured a naturally aspirated V10 engine. However, reports indicate that a twin-turbo V8 is used. While there’s already a 4.0 TFSI in many VW Group cars, including the Urus, the same reports indicate the Huracan successor will have something Lambo-made.
Huracan successor: a 900 hp hybrid
The twin-turbo system is said to kick in at around 7,000rpm, and the V8 reportedly has a 10,000rpm redline. Together with the electric motor or motors, it’s said to deliver around 900 horsepower. Frankly, this sounds too good to be true. But then again, the current Lambo V10 isn’t an Audi engine, and competing with Ferrari definitely requires amazing turbocharging technology at this point.
Lamborghini will have to develop this new car largely on its own. Parent company Audi is axing the R8 supercar, which uses a similar chassis and V10 engine.
The entire supercar industry seems to be switching to hybrid technology in order to comply with new noise and emissions regulations. However, many are also downsizing. For example, the popular Ferrari 296 GTB has a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 which on its own makes 654 hp (663 PS), boosted to 818 hp (829 PS) by the single electric motor. And the classy McLaren Artura also has a 3.0-liter V6 at the core of its 680 hp PHEV system.
You can expect to see the new Lamborghini Huracan replacement model around mid-2024. Prices could creep up to $300,000, allowing Lamborghini to slot another model below, potentially an EV.
