D8 THE BULLETIN • SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2021
One fine raging bull
BY LARRY PRINTZ • Tribune News Service
T
rying to characterize the 2021 Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder is difficult, but let me try.
Extravagant, flamboyant, exaggerated, extreme, speedy, fast, brisk, rapid, quick, sharp, alert, loud, vocal, magnetic,
alluring, compelling, captivating, charismatic, fun, entertaining, amusing, exciting, intoxicating, exhilarating, elating, thrilling,
stirring, stimulating and rousing, it’s easy to love the 2021 Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder, the convertible version of the
Huracán Evo mid-engine coupe.
Some might argue it’s the quar-
ter-million-dollar-plus price tag,
which makes it all but unattain-
able for most drivers, that drives
the adoration. Perhaps.
But those saying such things
haven’t driven it. That’s when its
true personality, one that’s far dif-
ferent from the Lamborghinis of
old, reveals itself.
Lamborghinis once were tem-
peramental beasts, with styling
that was notable for its lack of
restraint. That changed in 1998,
when Volkswagen Group bought
Lamborghini, adding a measure
of civility and styling restraint
without taming the brand’s riot-
ous nature. The result is one of
the world’s finest line of supercars,
ones that are even more desirable
than those produced under the
auspices of company founder and
tractor manufacturer Ferruccio
Lamborghini.
Introduced in 2014, the Hu-
racán soon spawned a number
of variants, including the Perfor-
mante, featuring aerodynamic en-
hancements, and the Evo, with all-
wheel drive. This was followed a
rear-wheel-drive version, allowing
those who prefer to let it all hang
out at the track to do exactly that.
Its engine, a 5.2-liter V-10,
is manufactured in Neckar-
sulm, Germany and is shared
with its corporate cousin the
Audi R8. Producing 610 horse-
power through a seven-speed du-
al-clutch gearbox, it produces a
deep rumble at idle, intensifying
to racetrack loud at full scream.
Unlike a smaller turbocharged
mill, this is an engine that speaks
with authority and delivers what it
promises.
It begins the minute you plop
yourself into the carbon shell driv-
er’s seat and reach between your
legs to adjust the seat with the
large lever. The driving position
is classically Italian: knees bent,
arms outstretched. Next, flip up
the cover on the ignition switch
and hit the red starter button. Flip
the steering-wheel-mounted pad-
dle shifter and bury the throttle
as it works through the gears, de-
livering an acoustically satisfying
symphony: Bwah-Bwah-Bwah!
Noise fills the cabin as engine
power swells, producing a whip-
lash-inducing shove.
With a 0-62 mph time of 3.5
seconds, it’s not the fastest su-
percar out there, but none are as
passionately vibrant or as aurally
flamboyant. It’s a sensation that
connects directly to your central
nervous system, electrifying your
synapses with a heavy jolt of au-
tomotive testosterone. This isn’t a
car; it’s Y-chromosomes shod with
Pirelli P Zeroes.
Aiding and abetting this fast
trip to magistrate’s court is a
new Performance Traction Con-
trol System, or P-TCS in Lambo
lingo. This is your Huracán’s
driving mode selector that con-
sists of Strada, Sport and Corsa.
Strada is the mildest of the three,
minimizing rear-wheel slippage
and managing torque delivery
on low-adhesion surfaces. Sport
allows the rear wheels to slide
and skate during acceleration, al-
though torque is limited so the
driver can control the car. Corsa
optimizes the car’s traction when
cornering in high-performance
conditions.
As you might expect, Sport and
Corsa also offer the most thrilling
aural entertainment. These modes
are best experienced on a track,
which I didn’t have access to do-
ing my test drive. I had to suffice
with I-95 in South Florida, a driv-
ing experience that’s much like
a video game — except that you
only have one life.
To say that the Lambo is a per-
fect accessory for safely navigating
this endless gray ribbon populated
by asphalt Andrettis is an under-
statement. Its engine note is pure
evil, causing most drivers to pull
aside and let you pass. The excep-
tions are white panel vans, whose
exact business is suspiciously un-
knowable, and Toyota Corollas.
While feedback is fairly good,
there’s not as much as in some
competitors. The flip side is that
its endearingly forgiving nature
makes it an easy machine to pilot
around town.
When it comes time to lower
the top, you’ll find it happens in a
mere 17 seconds at speeds up to
31 mph. Once down, you’ll find
wind management is excellent,
even at high speed.
Still, you can’t consider the Hu-
racán as anything other than a
thrill machine, automotive couture
of the highest order. That’s because
any sense of practicality is non ex-
istent, although that shouldn’t be
a surprise given this car’s mission.
Photo by
Lamborghini
2021 Lamborghini
Huracán Evo RWD
Spyder
Base price: $233,113
Engine: 5.2-liter V10
Horsepower/Torque: 610/413
pound-feet
EPA fuel economy (city/high-
way): 13/18 mpg
Fuel type: Premium
Length/Width/Height:
178/76/46 inches
Curb weight: 3,326 pounds
Weight/power: 5.45 pounds
per horsepower
Aside from the glovebox and two
shallow map pockets, there’s no in-
terior storage. And the front trunk
is hardly better.
But I do love the turn signals,
which are activated by a sim-
ple toggle switch on the steering
wheel spoke, nestled by your left
thumb. If every automaker used
this design, more people might
actually use them.
If you noticed I haven’t said
anything about the infotainment
system. That’s because unlike
most vehicles, which try to make
up for their deficiencies through
a heavy helping of technology, it’s
the least interesting part of the
car. Yes, it has an 8.4-inch verti-
cal touchscreen that controls the
audio system, climate control and
other functions, including Apple
CarPlay, Amazon Alexa integra-
tion and voice-control technology.
Given the cabin is far from quiet,
none of this will matter.
For this raging bull is a racecar
disguised as a daily driver, a raging
bull of uncompromising fun and re-
finement. Words hardly do it justice.
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