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Old 04-12-2017, 09:09 AM   #1
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Drives: 2017 2SS
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Drove a Huracan . . .

And wasn't impressed.

Got invited to do an Extreme Experience at NOLA Motorsports Park last week. Basically, you get 3 hot laps in a supercar of your choice. They had a Porsche GT3, Ferrari 458, Corvette Grand Sport, and a Lamborghini Huracan. I decided on the Huracan because my friend that invited me wanted the 458, I figured that I could get a co-drive in a GT3 a few friends own, and the Vette was simply my car minus 2 seats.

First impression of the Huracan was good. It just looks gorgeous. But, when I got in the driver's seat, the impression wore off. Kinda cheesy. Plastic buttons. Stupid, plastic flip cover on the start button that wasn't even spring loaded (you have to push it back down. Sure, there's suede covering the instrument binnacle, but the A/C and other controls are some cheap-looking, plastic-covered buttons. The seat is really comfy, though.

Driving it was equally disappointing. Yes, it accelerates pretty well. But, nothing amazing. Looked at some dyno numbers for a Huracan later, and I can see why. Zero torque and HP comes in REALLY late. Certainly doesn't feel that much more powerful than a stock SS.



Brakes were OK. But, again, not that much better (if at all) than my SS with the 6-piston Brembos.

Handling was nice. Flat through turns. Great grip. Very easy to handle at the limit. It has a nice wiggle in the rear when threshold braking, which allows you to start rotating the car at the beginning of the turn.

In conclusion, it's certainly a nice car. I don't mean that it's crap. But, as far as a $250k car compared to a $50k Camaro SS (not to mention a 1LE or ZL1), there's no way that it's THAT good. In terms of price, it's perhaps $20k better than an SS. And, most of that money would be spent on slightly upgraded interior coverings, seats, and exterior upgrades.

Video of the drive

https://youtu.be/iywrbK3tJNk
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