In late 2013, Lamborghini Automobili ended a decade-long wait and dropped the curtains on the Lamborghini Gallardo’s successor, revealing yet another high-performance machine designed to cut through air like a knife: the Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4. It featured a carried-over 5.2-liter Naturally Aspirated V10 engine, sending 602 thunderous horses through all four wheels via a blistering-quick 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). To top it off, a 0 – 60 mph time was achieved in under 3.4 seconds, which, for 2014, was pure automotive lunacy! Of course, Lamborghini, being Lamborghini, couldn't resist taking things further. Enter: the Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 Spyder, an RWD Huracan, which was slightly low on power but definitely high on the driving thrills meter. So, the power dipped to 572 horsepower and 443 lb-ft. torque, impacting acceleration speeds (0 – 60 mph in a “mere” 3.4 seconds). However, the Huracan LP580-2 Spyder wasn't about raw numbers; it was specifically engineered for rear-wheel drive bliss, thanks to class-leading technological refinements. Eventually, the Huracan LP580-2 Spyder became a tail-happy, playful Lambo around the track with the wind in your hair. New, the Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 Spyder cost just shy of $220,000, with room for temptations like optional extras (and destination charges). Even today, the Huracan retains its value, commanding around $200,000 in certain used markets.
By 1998, Lamborghini Automobili became a part of the Volkswagen Group, ushering in an evolutionary development in the way future Lamborghinis were designed, including their performance. The Italian automaker’s vision saw a shift from making wild supercars to making wild ‘liveable’ supercars. So, supercars like the Lamborghini Gallardo and Murcielago carried over a softer, more practical exterior factor from its corporate sibling, Audi. Nevertheless, by 2013, the Gallardo's successor, the Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4, was announced before it made its worldwide debut in 2014 at the Geneva Motor Show. Immediately, the 'entry-level' Lamborghini set new standards for supercars with its breathtaking performance and race car radicalized interior, all cooped up in a sleek, stylish silhouette. It carried over the Gallardo's V10 engine but with an added flavour. Significant attention was paid to the suspension components, technology, weight reduction techniques, and – more importantly – gearbox, essentially making the Huracan LP580-2 Spyder superior to the Gallardo in every way. The AWD Huracan put on display a dramatic performance courtesy of its unrealistic g-force-defying road grip. So, it was only 'logical' for Lamborghini to devise a topless, rear-drive-biased version of the Huracan for drivers who craved a more ‘playful’ Huracan. Enter: the Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 Spyder. It discarded the AWD setup and replaced it with an RWD drivetrain for added drama. More importantly, specific tweaks and upgrades were made to the suspension, steering, and traction control system for a fun, more fine tuned version of its AWD sibling. And, spoiler alert, it was!
The Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 Spyder flaunted a 5.2-liter Naturally Aspirated V10 engine, unleashing 572 horsepower and 443 lb-ft. torque on the rear wheels through a new and improved 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission. An upgrade over the Gallardo’s laggy single-clutch, the 7-speed DCT packed great potential, ripping through gears with a satisfying bang! More importantly, the 7-speed rocked a trick up its sleeve – Launch Control. The dedicated launch control minimized wheelspin at the start, allowing the RWD Huracan to cross the 60-mph barrier in 3.4 seconds before topping out at a hair-ruffling top speed of 199 mph. The Lambo sits on new 19-inch Kari wheels clad with sticky Pirelli P Zeros for optimal rear-wheel drive performance. Speaking of rear-wheel-drive performance, the Huracan LP580-2 boasts an upgrade over the AWD counterpart in the form of a softer suspension, a redialed traction control, and dynamic steering for a playful, tail-happy character. Moreover, the RWD Huracan stood at a dry weight of 1,389 kilos, 33 kilos less than its AWD sibling. Together, these upgrades bring out the Lambo’s rear end for a playful dance as you flick it into corners. Still, when you’re done burning rubber, the three distinct driving modes – SPORT, CORSA (Race), and STRADA (street/comfort) – allow the beast to be tamed - to some extent.
If there's one word to describe the Huracan's interior design, it's a fighter jet. From the body-hugging, carbon-fibre bucket seats to the driver-focused cockpit and aviation-style toggle switches, the aviation influence becomes undeniable. Slip into the cockpit, and a series of aeronautic-inspired switches – controlling various car functions – immediately grab your attention. They’re complemented by a quirky gear-lever, mimicking a jet thruster about to ignite. The drama is further prolonged with a bright-red engine starter button placed right at the centre, flicked open and pressed to summon the fiery V10 to life. Still, the interior misses an infotainment screen, now replaced with a fully digital gauge cluster showcasing everything, from the sat-nav to backup camera to multimedia controls, keeping the centre console clean and driver-centric. Still, the rev-meter is hard to miss, climbing up to an impressive 8,500 revs spurred by the razor-sharp paddle shifters sticking out the steering column. Speaking of the wheel, it flaunts a sequence of driver-control buttons for indicators, windshield wipers, high beams, and the drive-select mode. Still, upon closer inspection, an intricate honeycomb pattern is woven into various elements like door handles, air vents, stitching patterns, and even the engine starter button and drive selector, highlighting Lamborghini’s keen eye for detail. Eventually, the interior combines tightly bolstered bucket seats, an open rooftop, driver-focused controls, and a low, hunkered-down body cabin to achieve a laser-focused cockpit experience to keep your eyes on the road and hands firmly on the controls.
The LP580-2 Spyder's exterior design derives inspiration from fighter jets, and it shows. Effectively, an on-ground fighter jet with windshield wipers, every line and sculpted crease on the Spyder is meant to make a sleek and slippery exterior that adheres to a 'form-follows-function' principle. Still, a redesigned front and rear end set the Huracan LP580-2 apart from its AWD counterpart, as a result, exuding a more aggressive, tarmac-hungry stance. Gaping air vents dominate the snarling front end, designed to channel cool air for optimal performance, closely followed by bold, muscular creases etching the front hood. Then, the menacing DRLs complete the predatory look, a look you certainly wouldn’t want in your rear-view mirror. Luckily, an electronically-controlled front-end height allows navigating bumpy roads with ease and – more importantly – in style. It isn't long before the smooth, characterful Audi-like lines integrate into the Lambo's waist-level roofline. In fact, the roof can be automatically unfolded for an open-air thrill, effortlessly combining the V10 earful bliss and raw power. On the side, you'll find the rear broad haunches housing the bespoke Pirelli P Zeros, ushering in a confident stance. Also, gaping air vents are strategically placed on the flanks to feed cool air to various engine components. Nevertheless, it is easy to fall in love with the Lambo's artful rear end that blends performance with aesthetics like no other. The back end treats the eyes using a combination of quad tailpipes, Y-shaped DRLs, and – again – hexagonal-accent vents for a striking view.
The Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 Spyder strikes a perfect balance between performance and technology, effectively creating an immersive, more pure driving emotion. The addition of technology like the Lamborghini Doppia Frizione (LDF) makes room for an enhanced driving experience, allowing for quicker shifts. Meanwhile, electronic power steering and (optional) Lamborghini Dynamic Steering (LDS) elevate the Lambo’s driving thrill to newer heights. Still, the recalibrated traction control and sensor system (Lamborghini Piattaforma Inerziale) constantly monitors and adapts to road conditions, allowing you to explore the Huracan's playful side with confidence.
Back when it was new, the Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 Spyder retailed at an 'entry-level' $223,645, $40k cheaper than its AWD sibling. Still, factor in the attractive optional extras, destination charges, licensing, and tax, and you’ll soon be treading north of $250,000! Given its immense cool and fun factor, the Huracan Spyder has held its value exceptionally well. So, in used markets, the RWD Huracan Spyder is negotiating around $200,000, with low-mile examples going beyond the $300,000 mark. If you're considering buying one, visit the Lamborghini listings at Exotic Car Trader to make your supercar dream come true!
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