Performance Review: Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 RWD Spyder - [2020]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini Huracan Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 RWD Spyder is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2020. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular Lamborghini Huracan has a 5204cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 10 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V10's includes the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10

The Huracan shares its Petrol V10 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 and the 2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Huracan's Rear Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1509 kgs (3326 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 RWD Spyder in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 or the give or take 50kg.

The Lamborghini Huracan shares the same bhp with the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp)

In terms of power the 5204cc 40V V10 engine produces 602 bhp (448 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 413 lb-ft (559.9 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (429 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lamborghini Huracan you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2014 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 (423.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini Huracan.

The Lamborghini Huracan has a Power to weight ratio of 398.9 bhp per ton and 273.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2020 Huracan competing with the 2014 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 (423.3 bhp per ton) or the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 (423.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lamborghini Huracan generating around 273.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet 7.0 V8 (298.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 S AMG (298.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.5 secs, this made the Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 RWD Spyder as fast as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs) the or the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs). This Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 RWD Spyder is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (3.50 secs) the and the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Huracan and the 2007 Audi A5 S5 4.2 Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini Huracan on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.23 secs @ 121.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2007 Audi A5 S5 4.2 Quattro (11.18 secs), the 2003 BMW 3 Series M3 CSL 2d SMG E46 (11.18 secs), and the 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 425bhp (11.18 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2020 version of the Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 RWD Spyder has a maximum speed of 201mph.

Top Speed of the 2020 Huracan equals the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 (212 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2020 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 RWD Spyder then how about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 (212 mph), the 2017 McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (212 mph), or the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph).

Related Links:

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