The Lamborghini Huracan Performante has already proved its extraordinary capabilities ahead of its unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show. On 5th October 2016, the Huracan Performante set a new production car lap record of 6:52.01 on the Nurburgring Nordschleife in Germany.
Following the day's open sessions on the 'Ring', officials closed the track to other manufacturers. After official track checks, this left just a 15-minute window for Lamborghini to make one attempt at the lap record with a production Huracan Performante, still in its development camouflage.
With Lamborghini test driver Marco Mapelli behind the wheel, who also drove the Aventador SV to its Nurburgring sub seven-minute lap time in 2015, the Huracan Performante warmed up its tyres and made its rolling start; fitted inside and out with on-board cameras and telemetry to record the car's lap.
The Lamborghini team of R&D engineers, technicians and drivers, together with Stefano Domenicali, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Maurizio Reggiani, Board Member for Research & Development, watched the Performante disappear into the distance of the 20.6km track. In the sixth minute, the car was heard heading down the long straight with just three corners to go, with its audience counting down the seconds to watch the Huracan Performante cross the finish line at 6:52.01.
The Huracan Performante features innovations in aerodynamics and lightweight engineering which, combined with its improved power plant, its four-wheel drive system, Lamborghini Piattaforma Inerziale and a dedicated setup, allows superior track performance to be maximised while delivering the most engaging and dynamic road drive.
Joining the Lamborghini development team at the Nurburgring were representatives from Pirelli, responsible for developing tyres specifically for the Huracan Performante - the same Pirelli Trofeo R tyres available on cars delivered to owners. The Huracan Performante will be officially revealed by Automobili Lamborghini at the Geneva Motor Show on 7th March 2017.
