Behind the wheel of Lamborghini's new two-wheel drive Huracan
After the success of the Huracan all-wheel-drive, Lamborghini launched a rear-wheel-drive version to the Asia Pacific motoring media.
Priced from $390,000, the Huracan LP 580-2 (nicknamed Dash 2 by the Australian media at the event this week), is the third Huracan to be launched by the Italian company after the 4WD model and the recently revealed Spyder.
The Huracan Dash 2 is now available in New Zealand with the Spyder to join it next month here.
Photo / Joel Strickland
The Dash 2 visually looks different to the 4WD, with the front and rear redesigned to give a more aerodynamic appearance.
At 1389kg is it also 33kg lighters than the 4WD with the weight distribution now 40 per cent front, 60 per cent rear, reducing weight in the front axle by 3 per cent.
To compensate for the reduced weight on the front end, the nose has additional downforce
The Dash 2 has a 5.2-litre, V10 naturally aspirated, mid-mounted engine with 426kW of power and 540Nm of torque, with the 4WD at 449kW/560Nm.
Photo / Joel Strickland
The Dash 2 retains the seven-speed dual clutch transmission with the Strada, Sport and Corsa driving modes recalibrated to suit the rear-wheel-drive.
The Dash 2 has a top speed of 320km/h with 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds
Driven tested the Huracan Dash 2 during three separate circuits of the famous Phillip Island track, with our full review in an upcoming Driven story.