Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder is Even Better than it Looks
Slideshow: As good as the Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder looks, it is even more exhilarating to drive.
Italian Silhouette
Droptop Lamborghinis have a certain look about them that other supercars simply can’t capture. The Performante Spyder is no exception with major design influence that stems from Diablo roadster DNA. One of the trademark reasons these cars look so stunning with the top down is the raked back position of the windshield. The long swooping shape curves up to meet a stunning soft top, but Lamborghini doesn’t stop there.
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The Spyder is Lighter
While most manufacturers lose performance when they cut the roof off, the Huracan Performante actually gains some. At 70 lbs lighter than the standard car, the Spyder removes what amounts to 36% of the average American man’s weight from its V10 powered body. It also sees a 35 horsepower gain at peak power. Somehow, Lambo has managed to make their convertible lighter, faster, and better looking.
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Audible Intangibles
Retaining a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter engine means every rpm that comes flying out of the exhaust pipe is pure music. Having said that, it can actually sound a bit dull without the top off. Billing yourself as a top luxury sports car manufacturer in 2019 means tailoring your products to a wide range of millionaires: some who might enjoy the raw, ear-splitting sound of 10 cylinders and some who fuss if they wear the wrong color shirt to work. You can’t please everyone, so they often mute the sound of the engine. But not with the roof gone. The V10 howls like a wolf, with the top down, and hunts its prey down winding roads.
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ALA Cornering
Not only have they knocked weight off and added power, the AWD Autobahn smasher also keeps the famous active aero system dubbed “Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva” or ALA for short. By diverting air through a flap in the front splitter underbody air flow changes to maximize downforce. When the flap opens, drag is reduced for the highest top speed possible. Likewise, at the rear, a similar flap opens or closes to do the same.
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Top Speed Still a Factor
One might worry that top speed on their $308,859 land missile has been reduced by the removal of the roof, but that isn’t the case. At 202mph, this is one seriously quick convertible that delivers the thrill of a lifetime in one of the world’s best open-top supercars. The fact they chose to not twin turbo this car, supercharge it, or revert to complex hybrid technology is a testament to how great this company still is. They’re stubborn in their old ways even as they launch a new vehicle in 2019 and we love it. Hopefully, this type of ethos continues long into the future.
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