The Lamborghini Huracán Spyder Goes Rear-wheel-drive

Published on November 16, 2016 in Los Angeles by Michel Deslauriers

Italian supercar creator Lamborghini unveiled the droptop version of the Huracán last year at the Frankfurt Auto Show, and now it’s time for a RWD version to make its appearance in Los Angeles. It will be on sale in the beginning of 2017.

It can be distinguished from the all-wheel-drive Huracán by its slightly redesigned front and rear sections, while Pirelli P Zero tires have been developed specifically for the rear-drive variant. Removing the front-end drivetrain results in a weight reduction from 1542 to 1509 kilograms, while weight distribution shifts from 43/57% front/rear in the AWD Spyder to 40/60. Obviously, steering and stability control system calibrations have been modified to enhance the driving experience of the rear-drive car.

The 2017 Lamborghini Huracán RWD Spyder is equipped with a 5.2-litre V10 engine with cylinder deactivation and a seven-speed, dual-clutch automated gearbox. Output is set at 580 metric horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque, 30 horses less than in the AWD version. The dash from 0 to 100 km/h is pegged at 3.6 seconds (0.2 more than in the AWD Spyder) and top speed reaches 319 km/h.

The Huracán Spyder’s top can be open or closed in 17 seconds, even while driving at speeds of up to 50 km/h.

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