Lamborghini Huracán STO
The “STO” in the moniker stands for “Super Trofeo Omolagata” and references Lamborghini’s Super Trofeo race series that balances the playing field with one model of car, the Huracán Super Trofeo Evo—the template for this latest release. A homologated, or street-legal version of its motorsport sibling, the STO features design and performance characteristics that have also been influenced by the Huracán GT3 Evo, a racer that’s earned the checkered flag a combined five times at the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring. Then there are the aerodynamic tweaks, starting off at the front where the hood, mudguards, and bumper are integrated into a single element akin to the iconic Miura and the spectacular Sesto Elemento. At the back, the rear fenders incorporate NACA-styled air intakes while the hood lid has its own air scoop for better cooling. Add into the mix a rear fin and adjustable spoiler and you end up with an aerodynamic efficiency increase of 37 percent and 53 percent more downforce over the Huracan Performante.
The cockpit of the car reflects the STO’s racing pedigree with heaps of carbon fiber, Including the sport seats, door panels, and even the floor mats. There’s also a comprehensive telemetry display that presents and records all pertinent track data, which can be accessed later via a dedicated app. The rear-wheel-drive STO shares the same naturally-aspirated V-10 as Lamborghini’s competition cars; in this case, the engine has been boosted to produce 640 hp, which is about 9 horses more than the track-inspired Huracán Performante. The maximum torque of 417 ft-lbs is delivered at 6,500 rpm. With a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in the mix, the STO can hit a top speed of 192 mph, and sprint from zero to 62 mph in three seconds flat.
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