Month: December 2013

Official Lamborghini Huracan video

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Following on from three teaser videos, which revealed absolutely nothing, Lamborghini has come good with the fourth, releasing this film showing the new Huracan in action. If you can look beyond the abhorrent characters and pitiful storyline highlighting the fragility of Lamborghini’s security systems, it’s not too bad.

The aggressively styled Gallardo replacement uses an updated 5.2-litre V10 engine now producing 448 kW (610 HP) and 560 Nm of torque thanks largely to a revised injection system and software. With a power-to-weight ratio of 2.33 kilograms per horse power, 0-100 km/h happens in 3.2 seconds, with 200 km/h arriving in 9.9 seconds, while top speed is 325 km/h (202 mph).

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Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Karmann

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Volkswagen has announced details of a special Golf Cabriolet Karmann edition.

Created to honour the Osnabrück-based manufacturer Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, which has been responsible for building many Volkswagen vehicles, including the original Sciroccos and earlier Golf Cabriolets – up to 2001, special features include ten-spoke Porto alloy wheels in a 17-inch diameter and chrome surrounds on front fog lamps and air intake grilles.

Moving inside, the cabin gains embossed sill plates, Alcantara-trimmed sports seats, leather-trimmed steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake grip, brushed aluminum door inlays and chrome detailing on the dial and heater vent surrounds. Other standard equipment includes Park Pilot, the RCD 210 radio, centre armrest with storage compartment, and a wind deflector.

Offered with the 77 kW (103 hp ) 1.2 TSI engine, pricing in Germany starts at €27,275.

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Lamborghini Huracan surfaces

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Lamborghini has released details of the new Huracán LP 610-4 ahead of its world debut at next year’s Geneva Motorshow (March 6-16).

Taking styling cues from the Aventador and vicious Sesto Elemento, the sculpted Huracan is slightly heavier than the Gallardo it replaces at 1,422 kg, but uses a revised version of that naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10 engine, which now develops 448 kW (610 HP) and 560 Nm of torque and is also EU6 compliant. Power is sent to the four-wheel drive system via a new flappy paddle-operated 7-speed dual-clutch transmission featuring Strada, Sport and Corsa modes.

With a power-to-weight ratio of 2.33 kilograms per horse power, 0-100 km/h happens in 3.2 seconds, with 200 km/h arriving in 9.9 seconds, while top speed is 325 km/h (202 mph) and fuel consumption average out at 12.5 litres per 100 km with CO2 emissions of 290 g/km. Sensibly, carbon-ceramic brakes are fitted as standard, while the variable ratio steering ratio system and magneto-rheologic damper control are both available as options.

Moving inside, the cockpit is upholstered in Nappa leather and Alcantara, while a full-colour 12.3 inch instrument panel takes care of navigation duties, the infotainment functions and rev-counting.

From next January, Lamborghini will be taking the Huracan on a world tour to 130 invitation-only preview events in more than 60 cities.

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SEAT Leon Cup Racer track test

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This new video from Auto Express magazine sees SEAT’s striking Leon Cup Racer in action on the track.

Based on the five-door Leon model, the Cup Racer is propelled by a two-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine, which sends 243 kW (330 hp) and 350 Nm of torque to the front wheels via a 6-speed DSG transmission and electronic differential lock. An endurance racing version, equipped with a lever-operated sequential racing transmission and mechanical differential lock is also available.

Customers can purchase the Leon Cup Racer for €70,000 while the endurance version will set you back €95,000.

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