Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica – First Driving Test: This is how Lambo’s GT3 Touring drives

Bringing out a comfortable version of a hardcore super sports car has been tried many times in the past, but it was rarely a success. One of the recent disappointments in this area has been the McLaren GT. It’s also a tricky story, because how do you position a model between a standard Huracán EVO and the extreme STO?

Huracán Tecnica is less noticeable

Porsche set a good example with the 911R, which was actually a less hard-sprung GT3. The GT3 Touring Package, on the other hand, is just a GT3 that is less noticeable. The Huracán Tecnica is also less noticeable, although this concept never actually applies to a Lamborghini – unless it concerns the tractors of the Italian brand. Still, the brand has tried and not just a little bit, because the appearance has changed quite revolutionary compared to the other Huracán models. The designers even speak of the biggest design revolution since its launch.

Tecnica has smaller rear spoiler than STO

And that’s right. The nose is somewhat reminiscent of the Sian and the 6.1 centimeters longer body is reminiscent of the extreme Essenza SCV12. According to Lamborghini, the Tecnica offers 35 percent more downforce on the rear wheels than the regular Huracán EVO. The front has air intakes that are better suited to direct cooling air to the carbon ceramic brakes. Although the rear spoiler is much smaller than on the STO, it is still an impressive car, especially from the rear, with its huge diffuser and gigantic exhausts.

Not a real Gran Turismo

For the interior you can choose from two types of seats: the extreme one-piece carbon tubs that can only go forwards and backwards, or sports seats that have slightly more adjustment options. Yet this Lamborghini is not a real Gran Turismo. For example, the all-round visibility is dramatically poor. Looking straight ahead you have the feeling that you are lurking through a letterbox, when turning on roundabouts you have to guess whether cyclists are coming. What happens behind you is a complete mystery. The rear spoiler obstructs the view and in the test car we drove, the roll bar is also in the way.

Groaning noises when getting in or out

Just like in the STO, people over 50 should not get in or out in front of a full terrace, so that bystanders can’t hear the moaning sounds that accompany it. If you are taller than 1.85 meters you will soon rub against the roof with your crown. Furthermore, the indicator placed on the steering wheel is annoying. Especially on roundabouts, because then you have to press the button in the turn. In half of the cases you are then giving the exact wrong direction. Also annoying is the absence of a rotary knob for the volume of the radio and the fact that you can hardly fit any luggage. There’s not even a place to put something as mundane as your phone or car key anywhere even. The luggage compartment under the front flap is also not generously sized with a capacity of 100 liters.

640 hp V10 without turbos, electric motors and rear-wheel drive

The good thing about the Tecnica is that it has the same engine as the STO. That means a 640 hp ten-cylinder without turbos, electric motors or other environmental-saving measures. And, moreover, only rear-wheel drive. This not only saves weight, but gives a much purer racing sensation, especially on the track. With a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, the Tecnica is two tenths slower than the STO. Let’s hope you don’t encounter a less powerful Huracán EVO 4WD at the traffic light, because it has much more traction and beats both the Tecnica and the STO with a sprint time of 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds.

Extra Sound Insulation for Tecnica

The Tecnica’s engine does not sound subdued at all when you start it. The imposing roar sounds more like a call to drive to the circuit than to tour the south of France, but once on the road the noise is not too bad. This is due to the extra sound insulation and because the Tecnica keeps all valves in the intake and exhaust system closed until the car feels that you want to do something other than touring. As soon as he realizes that you are in for a game of hard driving, the valves in the intake and exhaust system do open, so that one of the most beautiful sounds in the car industry can be heard. It’s rawer and less melodic than a twelve-cylinder, but still beautiful in its own way. The engine noise is only part of the thrill. The low seating position, the fact that the engine behind you also makes all kinds of other mechanical hiss and puffs and of course the sheer speed contribute almost equally to this.

Tecnica has a slightly looser chassis

In contrast to the aforementioned Porsche 911 GT3 Touring, the chassis of the Tecnica has been substantially modified. Nevertheless, the Tecnica never really becomes comfortable, because the suspension and damping are still too hard for that, even in the most comfortable position. However, you notice especially on roundabouts and back roads that the car is a bit ‘looser’ than the always focused STO, and also that it swallows bumps and bumps more easily. On the track, on the other hand, the Italian shows his true character and turns back into the pure racer he always was. Due to a good combination of torque vectoring and ESP, you rarely miss the four-wheel drive when exiting the bends.

Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica is still a track beast.

Weight only 1,330 kilos

That fine character on the track is certainly due to the good semi-slicks on our test car and also because the Tecnica weighs only 1,339 kilos. That is only 40 kilos more than the STO. That’s great, because the ultra-light Porsche Cayman GT4 RS weighs 1,415 kilograms and is smaller. The steering of the Tecnica is fantastic, because not too heavy and with sufficient feedback. You can almost dream the car around the bend. The best, however, are the brakes. Tirelessly and with enormous biting force, the claws grip into the gigantic carbon fiber brake discs, which unfortunately also occasionally start to squeak out of the blue – especially when you brake very gently. Not a big deal on the track, but annoying when you’re driving through the city center and everyone thinks you don’t have the money to buy new brake pads.

Strongest motor and purest drive, lower price

In short, if you want the sensations of the Huracán STO in a less striking package, the Tecnica is the best choice. You buy a Lamborghini with the strongest engine and purest drive for a much lower price than the €388,849 STO. The exact sales price of the Tecnica has been estimated at €319,289 for the time being, which saves quite a bit on a drink. The Huracán Tecnica will be available from early next year.