It has already been confirmed that the successor of the Lamborghini Huracan will debut towards the end of 2024 with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. While the automaker hasn’t shared any teasers of the yet-unnamed supercar, our spy photographers caught a camouflaged prototype testing on public roads, revealing its aggressive styling.
The model has similar proportions and greenhouse to its predecessor but the bodywork is completely redesigned. At the front, the slim headlights are combined with hexagonal DRL LEDs mounted on the large bumper intakes, reminiscent of the track-only Essenza SCV12. Speaking of lighting, the Gallardo headlight stickers on the front fenders do not fool anyone. The prominent splitter, the sharp nose, and the sculpted bonnet complete the aggressive stance.
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The profile is evolutionary, with triple side intakes, door-mounted mirrors, and a shorter rear overhang. At the back, Lamborghini engineers camouflaged the slim LED taillights with Aventador-style stickers. However, the wrap can’t hide the high-mounted tailpipe and the generously-sized diffuser that leaves the wide tires partially uncovered. Finally, the engine cover is more complex than before, with plenty of vents and a small opening for the rear glass. We also get a glimpse of the interior showing the new steering wheel and digital instrument cluster.
Lamborghini’s record profits in the past years allowed it to develop the new entry-level supercar entirely on its own. This means that the new baby Lambo won’t share its technical base with another model, unlike the Huracan which was mechanically related to the Audi R8.
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The Sant’Agata firm has been coy on details about the bespoke electrified powertrain of the new supercar. However, rumors suggest that the next baby Lambo will combine a twin-turbo V8 (or less likely a V10) with an undisclosed number of electric motors. The combination of the combustion engine with electric motors will allow a significantly higher output, and make it a more formidable rival in order to the Ferrari 296 GTB.
Reports suggest an output closer to 850 hp, which represents a big step up compared to the 631 hp (471 kW / 640 PS) of the most powerful 5.2-liter V10 in the Huracan Performante and STO. At the same time, this would keep it at a safe distance from the 1,001 hp (747 kW / 1,015 PS) of the plug-in hybrid V12 found in the flagship Revuelto.
It is safe to assume that Lamborghini will roll out many different variants of the new supercar during its lifecycle, just like it did with its Gallardo and Huracan predecessors. The Huracan, which was originally introduced back in 2014 and got a mid-lifecycle update in 2019, has already been sold out, as we are approaching the end of its production later this year. This means that you can’t buy a baby Lambo until the market launch of its replacement which is expected in 2025.
