Not a product of a tuner, the Huracan Sterrato is an off-road Huracan designed and developed by Lamborghini itself. The car not only has an upgraded appearance but is also completed by new control software to better adapt to off-road purposes, which are not its forte. For reporter Charlie Turner of TopGear magazine, a day of experiencing this unique car model brought him to new experiences of a supercar.
Talking a little about the Huracan Sterrato, this model is an upgraded Huracan EVO with a larger appearance but still somewhat small for a dedicated off-road vehicle. The exterior of the car is widened at the wheel arches, along with a height increased by 47 mm compared to the standard, the wheel track is widened by 30 mm to create more stability for the car. Lamborghini equipped some aluminum panels to protect and increase the rigidity of the chassis. In the front, the company equipped an aluminum frame while the rear of the car, the aluminum panel is also used to replace the diffuser. Lamborghini also equipped two aluminum side guards, air vents, engine and rear fenders made of carbon combined with resin.
Other exterior upgrades include LED roof rails and a cargo area with two LED lights up front. Inside, the interior features a titanium roll cage, carbon seats, four-point seat belts, and an aluminum floor.
Coming to the experience, as Turner has verified, the car is not too different from other Lamborghinis on the road, except that the rear end is more prone to throwing when cornering. However, this will give the driver a new pleasure when trying to create some “drift” lines when cornering after a few laps of familiarization. It can be said that Lamborghini engineers have optimized the LDVI (Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata) control system to make the car more like a rear-wheel drive car. Although it is not a car that can overthrow the achievements of the Huracan Performante, the Sterrato still brings a sense of exciting speed and excitement on the track.
After a few laps on the asphalt like any other Lamborghini, the Huracan Sterrato was brought to Strada Bianca, a place covered in sand, dirt, dust and rocks, where Lamborghini let the press test the off-road capabilities of the Urus. At first, you will feel quite apprehensive because you think this is a supercar. Every time you land or stumble on something on the road, it feels like something under the chassis will be damaged. However, after a short time, you will suddenly realize that the Sterrato was created for this kind of experience. At that time, you just want to use its full potential.
In Corsa mode, the LDVI system has been modified to extend the transition into aggressive mode, making it flatter and more prone to drifting over the road and unpredictable. After getting off, Turner expected to find some damage to the car, but there was no damage to the chassis or bodywork. All the car had to deal with after the test drive was sand, dust and mud.
In a world where supercars chase milliseconds, Lamborghini is breaking new ground. As the world’s roads continue to deteriorate at an alarming rate, the chance of finding a road good enough to experience the full power of a supercar is becoming a rarity. Emerging markets like China, Russia and India have vastly different road qualities and vast swathes of roads that can only be accessed by something capable of off-roading. But why should a supercar, or more accurately, the supercar experience, be limited to the road? Too many of these incredible feats of engineering are bought and barely used, the surface of their potential barely scratched. The Sterrato shatters the stereotype that supercars have supported themselves, offering a wider range of capabilities and with a wider appeal.
