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It’s no coincidence that the Lamborghini Huracán LP -
is entirely in its element on the Portuguese roads that skirt the
shores of the Atlantic. Accompanied by the irrepressible noise
of the waves in the background, the engine springs into life.
And as you shift from the Strada driving mode to Sport or Corsa ,
the engine sound even drowns out the loud crashing of the
waves. And it’s o towards Nazaré.
“What’s exhilarating is this power,
this force that awaits you.” *
In the Huracán, the wave of happiness starts from the very fi rst
second. As the engine thunderously roars to life, you simply
need to blip the accelerator to release the colossal power
of the  kW ( hp) output behind the driver. The storm is
unleashed. You might be forgiven for thinking that the Huracán
is somehow related to the hurricane. But you’d be mistaken.
Actually – in time-honored Lamborghini tradition – the car takes
its name from a legendary fi ghting bull from the th century
that was notorious for its aggression and remained undefeated.
Just like a hurricane in fact.
Like the professional surfer glides on the colossal wave, so the
supercar shoots down the coastal road. No wonder, with acceler-
ation from  to  km/h in . seconds. The anticipation
of the next bend is but a fl eeting moment. Yet it is a sensation
that returns straight away. The cutting-edge chassis with
its hybrid design of aluminum and carbon fi ber does the rest.
It is around  percent lighter than its predecessor.
“The perfect drive through a hairpin bend
feels like the perfect ride on the board.” *
The V engine responds directly. In Sport and Corsa driving
modes the engine revs up emotively each time you shift down.
Like on the board, the weight and power distribution of course
play a decisive role. And just as the board becomes one with
the wave, so the Huracán becomes one with the road.
“A wave exerts a force of , tons that
is moving all the time. A sensational feeling.” *
Lisbon far behind us, the next sharp bend up ahead. Steeply
downhill and thunderously up, like through the troughs
and peaks of the waves. The adrenaline kick is indescribable,
and so is the grip of the tires. In characteristic supercar
fashion, you are suddenly thrown back into the seat when
shifting up in Corsa mode, clearly demonstrating that
you have taken driving pleasure to the next level in a fl ash.
The only problem with the Huracán LP - is that you
just don’t want to get out. Fortunately though, you can simply
get back in at any time, faster than waiting for that next
perfect wave.
“Then, in one second
you’re hurtling along.”*
*Professional surfer Sebastian Steudtner on the kick of the big waves
PHOTOS : Benjamin Pichelmann, Sebastian Steudtner
Three passions, one wave: Watch the
video to experience just how exciting the
extraordinary encounter between the
surfer, the Ducati Monster  and the
Lamborghini Huracán LP - feels.
Fuel consumption and emission figures at the end of the Annual Report