Harry Metcalfe is a man whose opinion in all matters motoring we respect the most. This time he is reviewing the Lamborghini Huracan and wants to investigate the mixed reports he’s been getting about this car. How can such a perfect recipe not be exciting enough as haters keep saying?

To see if the Huracan has that magical Lamborghini essence that makes these cars so special, Harry compares it to his own red Countach which, to all intents and purposes, is the definitive supercar.

Lamborghini Huracan Specs:

Mechanicals

Frame: hybrid aluminum/carbon fiber

Body: Outer skin made from aluminum, and composite material.

Suspension: Aluminum double-wishbone suspension

Brakes: Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum brake servo unit, six-piston calipers at the front, four-piston calipers at the rear

Type of transmission: All-wheel drive with electrohydraulic multi-plate clutch.

Clutch: 7-speed LDF dual-clutch transmission, shift characteristics variable via Drive Select Mode

Engine

Type: V10 90° IDS, 40 valves

Displacement: 5,204 cm³ (317.6 cu.in.)

Bore and stroke: Ø 84,5 mm x 92,8 mm

Compression ratio: 12.7 : 1

Maximum power: 610 CV (449 kW) @ 8,250 RPM

Maximum torque: 560 Nm (412 lbft) @ 6,500 RPM

Performance

Top speed: >325 km/h (>202 mph)

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 3.2 s

Acceleration 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph): 9.9 s