2019 Lamborghini Huracan Evo 5.2L V10 7AT AWD (640 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Lamborghini introduced the Huracan Evo in 2019 as another track-oriented vehicle that took the experience gained by the carmaker with the Huracan Performante to a higher level.

After it enjoyed great success with the special versions of the Huracan Performante, both the coupe and the Spyder, Lamborghini focused on a newly updated variant of the five-year-old Huracan: the Evo. Its name suggested that it was an evolution over its predecessors, and considering the level of technology involved, it confirmed that idea. It had the same 5.2-liter naturally aspirated engine tuned to create more power and an active aerodynamic system that added up to five times more downforce than a 2014 Huracan. Furthermore, the car featured a new drivetrain fitted with all-wheel steering and torque vectoring that helped the Huracan Evo corner faster than its siblings.

From the outside, the Huracan Evo didn’t look as outrageous as the Performante. It featured a new front fascia with an A-shaped lower spitter and a carbon fiber lip underneath it. On the sides, Lamborghini placed a set of triangular scoops that grabbed air and cooled the front brakes. The angular shapes integrated into the apron made the car look aggressive but with fewer black elements than the Performante.

From its profile, the Huracan Evo continued the idea of wide side sills needed to reduce the ground effect, like on the Performante. Unlike its sibling, it featured body-colored panels instead of black ones. The unique design of the 20-inch light-alloy wheels, both front and back, allowed bystanders to see the car’s big disc brakes. At the back, the automaker installed a small wing on the deck that added downforce to the rear axle. One of the things that Lamborghini considered keeping was the rear fascia of the Huracan Performante. As a result, the Evo version came with a broad diffuser under the rear bumper and two exhausts that poked above it through the honeycomb-shaped grille that covered the area between the taillights.

The cabin was slightly redesigned and enhanced. It still featured a pair of sports seats with integrated headrests. One of the most visible changes was on the center console. There, the automaker installed an 8.4-inch capacitive touchscreen that controlled the infotainment unit and several other track-specific functions of the car. It also allowed Apple CarPlay connectivity but no Android Auto.

But the real magic happened under the car’s skin. The 2019 Lamborghini Huracan Evo featured an upgraded 5.2-liter engine that produced 640 PS (631 hp). The automaker paired it with a seven-speed automatic (dual-clutch) gearbox that sent the power in all corners enhanced with active differentials. The system, known as the LDVI, or Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata (Lamborghini Integrated Dynamic Vehicle), helped the driver achieve the best performance on a track. Besides sending the power to the outer wheels, it controlled the steering angle of the rear axle as well. Thanks to all these enhancements, the Huracan Evo could rocket from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 kph) in 2.9 seconds, making it as fast as the Performante.