Lamborghini introduced a snappy new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic to replace the languid six-speed automated manual.
Meanwhile, electromechanical steering, carbon-ceramic brakes, magnetorheological electric dampers and four-wheel drive ensured that the Huracán rode, steered and handled with the very best of them.
That said, we did have some qualms about the amount of understeer the Huracán generated, and its electronics intruded more than we would have ideally liked.
If you’re after more tail-out playfulness, the rear-driven LP580-2 is the Huracán of choice. Though it was down 30bhp, the removal of the front driveshafts made it lighter, more adjustable and, crucially, more fun.
While the 580 unlocked the Huracán’s playful side, we felt there was still more theatre to be uncorked from its chassis and drivetrain.
Step forward the bewinged Huracán Performante, a 1382kg, 630bhp missile that had reconfigured magnetic dampers, a stiffer chassis and an active aero system that reduced drag or boosted downforce at the push of a button.
In short, if you want the ultimate version of the Huracán, the Performante is it – and you’ll pay typically about £170,000, not too far off its £215,000 launch price.
Overall, the cabin was more refined than the Gallardo’s, trimmed as it was in racy carbonfibre and Alcantara.
With ultra-supportive bucket seats and large aluminium shift paddles, it was pure Lamborghini exuberance – as was the extensive list of eye-catching colours that could be added outside, although we would be wary of matt paints (see Buyer Beware, right). The highly effective 12.3in digital TFT screen was excellent too.
The Huracán is an evocative supercar that still feels almost impossibly fresh and exciting today, and considering you can have one for a fraction under £110,000, it’s one of the best value-for-money Lamborghinis you can buy.
Plus, you can no longer buy a new V10-engined car of any kind, which is good news for residuals. Less so for our eardrums.
