โ€” Updated on 12 August 2022

Lamborghini Teases Production-Ready Rally Huracan Sterrato

โ€” Updated on 12 August 2022

Many critics in car circles believe Lamborghini isnโ€™t the pretty lunatic it once was. When Volkswagen acquired the Italian marque in 1998 (under the Audi banner), there was a general sense that the Germans would engineer out the passion and tame the bull, so to speak. While thereโ€™s an argument to be made with some of its initial releases, thereโ€™s a feeling in the air that Lamborghini is starting to find its edge once again.

Lamborghini released its off-road Huracan Sterrato back in 2019 and was met with plenty of admiration. Essentially, it was a Huracan with raised suspension, off-road tyres, a reinforced chassis, some protective bodywork, and a bunch of rally-esque lighting + scaffolding. Lamborghniโ€™s technical boss Maurizio Reggiani said at the time that its, โ€œR&D and design teams are constantly exploring new opportunities and delivering the unexpected as a core characteristic of our DNA,โ€ but few people thought weโ€™d ever see a production version off the heretic Huracan.

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After a teaser video was recently released, it looks like the concept is about to become a reality. Of course, we havenโ€™t had official confirmation as such, although the car in the video does seem to be a production version of the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato concept.

While we seem to have lost the roof-mounted LED light bar, the roof rack offers some encouragement for an extensive accessory catalogue. The slatted engine cover appears to have grown an air intake โ€“ which weโ€™re a fan of โ€“ and the black plastic cladding around the wheels was a pragmatic carry-over from the concept.

With Audiโ€™s knowledge from its rally days partnered with Lamborghiniโ€™s passion and silliness, the Huracan Sterrato could be the most exciting package to house that iconic 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10.
We still donโ€™t have a price or release date โ€” expect a release before the end of the year.

Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato
Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato

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Justin Jackie is an experienced freelance writer, with more than half a decade of expertise in the world of automotive reporting and reviewing. With a breadth of Australian-based and international experience, his by-line has appeared in the likes of the New York Times, T Magazine, Mr Jones, Prestige Online and more. 

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