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In 2021, Lamborghini introduced the track-focused Huracán STO. At $331,000 it is the costliest Huracán, but it is worth every cent

Putting cheap and Lamborghini in the same sentence is like making jokes about your wife or girlfriend. It will always be frowned upon. The brand has always represented exclusivity and luxury, and no one will ever tell you they bought their Lamborghini for a song unless it was stolen. Yet some models are relatively affordable compared to the top bulls. The used car market does offer great value, and you can fetch a used Lamborghini for about $100k.

What if you want nothing but a zero mileage Lambo? You will have to fork out more than half a million dollars for the flagship Aventador or opt for the next big thing, the Huracán, which has been considered the closest thing to an entry-level Lamborghini since the Gallardo bowed out in 2014. There is nothing entry-level about the car’s six-figure price tag, and you get more thrills for your bills than you would in many flagships.

In 2021, Lamborghini introduced the Huracán Super Trofeo Omologato, a track-focused variant. At $331,000, the STO is on the costly spectrum end in the Huracán stable. But, here’s why it is worth every cent.

The STO is a track-focused Huracán variant, completely different from other Huracán trims. It features a race-inspired design and comes with a taller rear wing, the distinct shark fin aerodynamic component connecting the roof snorkel with the rear wing.

It is built upon Lamborghini’s long experience in motorsport and backed by the Italian marquee’s winning heritage. The Centro Stile team did their best yet to strike the perfect balance between form and function, and the result is a road-legal racecar offering the kind of excitement a racing driver would enjoy on their way to the podium.

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V10 engines are much less common compared to V8s and V12s. Still, they have been used in several luxury sports cars and SUVs, with some amazing V10-powered sports cars like the Dodge Viper. Arguably the most iconic V10 is the famed mill shared between the Audi R8 and the Huracán, where all its potential has been unleashed in the STO guise.

The 5.2-liter V10 makes 631hp and 417lb-ft of torque, helping the car sprint from 0-62mph in 3 seconds flat. And there are turbos or superchargers, just pure natural aspirated performance. It even gets better with the sheer ferocity and volume of the power, making the engine feel much quicker than claimed.

The high aerodynamic efficiency of the Huracan STO is part of what makes it amplify the line-up’s charm. It returns the highest level of downforce in its class while providing the best aero balance you will find in a rear-wheel-drive car. A splitter at the front distributes airflow to increase the car’s grounding effect, with air ducts running on the hood generating plenty of downforce at the front. At the rear, louvers increase airflow, thus reducing wheelhouse pressure while adding more downforce.

Then there is the shark fin component on the roof, which improves the car’s cornering capabilities. Further, the slotted rear wing comes with three manually adjustable positions, which helps adapt the car’s racing feel to the different driving styles.

It takes a whopping 2,750 components to put together an STO. Each part has been carefully curated and calibrated to provide an overall sporty and responsive feel while giving the car an authentic character. The track-honed dynamics benefit from goodies like a fixed steering ratio for sharper steering, stiffer suspensions, faster gear change, enhanced cornering ability, and improved pedal-to-throttle response compared to the base Huracan.

The STO is also the most aggressive and athletic-looking version in the Huracan stable, thanks to the Lamborghini Miura and Sesto Elemento-inspired hood and fender design that gives it its unique looks. The only downside is that you will need a racetrack to fully appreciate the car’s potential.

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In the hypercar world, lighter often equals faster, especially with 631 raw ponies urging you on. Lamborghini went hard on lightweight to instill racing DNA into the street-legal supercar. Every component has undergone meticulous research to achieve an optimum weight-to-power ratio, hence better racing performance. More than 75% of the car’s body panels are made of carbon fiber, and the main structures are built of single components, which increase integrity with fewer fixing points.

Some elements have incorporated the aerospace industry’s “sandwich” technology to achieve structural rigidity while reducing the weight further. Also, the interior amplifies the racing DNA and is imbued with carbon fiber resulting in just 2952 pounds in overall weight, which is about 472 pounds lighter than the standard Huracán.

Lamborghini used the STO as the testing ground for its advanced connected telemetry innovation, which links the car’s onboard cameras with the Lamborghini UNICA App and Connected Cloud. The system is inspired by racing technology, allowing drivers to monitor and record their performance.

The collected data undergoes intuitive analysis and can precisely track issues with your driving while offering feedback on what can be improved from the car and its driver. Also, the Telemetry system enhances safety and speed, making for a unique driving experience.

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The Huracán STO is surprisingly controllable, thanks to the three new driving modes, including the STO, Trofeo, and Piaggio. Some will feel Lamborghini could have done more here, but the three modes take performance, control, and the sensation of piloting a real race car.

The STO is the most mellow mode, with the suspension and dynamics tuned to be responsive but more forgiving. It is the go-to mode for all street-driving on any road and weather condition. Flip into the Trofeo mode, and the Adaptive Network Intelligence Management will get the car ready to slide around corners while posting faster lap times. Lastly, the Piaggio mode is reserved for rainy conditions.

Lamborghini adds plenty of go-faster magic that requires equally good stopping power. No problem because they have adopted Formula One technology in the amazing carbon-ceramic resin matrix Brembo brakes. They bring the STO from 62mph to a stop in just 30 meters to match the impressive 3-second launch time to 62mph.

But the impressive brakes aren’t enough to end the long list of go-faster goodness, seeing the car favors lighter forged magnesium wheels over forged aluminum wheels. Then the wheels are clad in bespoke Bridgestone tires offered in two compounds, for road and track.

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The beauty of exotic brands is the freedom they allow their clients to customize their rides, although at a hefty markup. We previously covered Maserati’s Fuoriserie program that customized the stunning David Beckham Maserati MC20 Fuoriserie Edition. Lamborghini has a customization program dubbed the AD Personam, and it allows limitless customization freedom with the Huracán STO.

Clients are offered a wide range of paint schemes, trim combinations, and race-style vinyl like the Blu Laufey and Arancio California liveries, which help enhance the STO’s character and racing spirit.

Bryan is a content marketer who works as a staff writer for HotCars.com where he covers a variety of topics, from the first Motorwagen to the latest Electric vehicles. A writer by day and a programmer by night. When he is not writing about cars, catch him tinkering with his old motorcycle.