Lamborghini adds cylinder deactivation to 2016 Huracan

nicholisd
Nov 9, 2015
2 min read

The well known and polarizing Lamborghini Huracan will receive a few tweaks before being released in 2016 for the third year. The smart Italian folks decided that the 2016 Huracan, as well as the spyder version, will now have a new redesigned 4WD system that ensures a smarter and smoother grip as well as cylinder deactivation to improve fuel consumption. Now, I am not sure why fuel consumption needs to be improved in a V10 5.2L engine since whoever is buying it obviously has the money to fill it up. But anyway maybe that's just me...

Cylinder deactivation adds a light touch of fuel economy. The EPA puts the 2016 Huracán at 14 mpg city/21 mpg highway/17 mpg combined versus the 14/20/16 mpg of the 2015 model. CO2 emissions drop down to 283 g/km from 290 on the 2015 model. That change doesn't exactly transform the Lamborghini Huracán into an eco-forward everyday grocery hauler, but it should help owners use a touch less gas on the way to the track – assuming they're not practicing racing form on the open highway.

But the 4WD upgrade and the cylinder deactivation are not the only differences to the 2015 model. The new Huracan will also an optional 10-speaker 390-watt Sensonum audio system. But let's be honest, with the soundtrack that the V10 produces, I don't think you'll use the sound system much.

The interior will also change a bit. Include added leather on the door handles and center console and matte black air vents. Option list additions include an more customization options in the Ad Personam program, availability of the optional sports exhaust in all markets around the world, new LED engine compartment lighting, cruise control, and a travel pack with storage nets, an extra 12V lighter and cup holders.

And I know what you are thinking: "How much will all these changes add to the price?!"

Well the answer is that they won't. The starting price will remain the same at €169,500 +tax. Therefore, if you could afford it last year, you still can.