Lamborghini
Huracan Mansory Torofeo
A
radical, new interpretation of the Lamborghini Huracán is the latest
development from the premium manufacturer MANSORY. Referring back to the
Spanish “Toro” meaning bull and the Super Trofeo Motorsports Range, MANSORY
have christened the sports car TOROFEO. Radical changes have been made to the
body, engine and interior, making the “little” Lambo a real MANSORY car.
And
as you would expect from MANSORY, they didn’t hold back in their use of carbon
fibre. Where Lamborghini thought they had maximised the use of carbon fibre,
MANSORY have added an extra touch based on their core competency. No other
company in the market is as closely linked to the use of carbon fibre as
MANSORY. These specialists manufacture and process this ultra-light, extremely
strong material taken from the world of motorsport in their own in-house
autoclaves, which means they don’t have to rely on suppliers. This gives them
complete freedom in the scope, fit and design of components.
The
best proof of this can be seen in the completely newly designed carbon fibre
body. There are new highlights both in terms of appearance and engineering. For
example, the striking air intakes in the new front apron optimise the flow of
fresh air to the cooler. Alongside the specially developed front lip, this
leads to enhanced downforce for better road holding at the limits of
performance. New, particularly the bright daytime running lights in a crystal
design, which also deliver something extra in terms of passive safety.
From
the side, the striking side skirts, the newly designed mirror housings and the
enhanced wheel arches bear the unmistakable MANSORY hallmark. At the front, the
body is 30 millimetres wider, and a proud 40 millimetres at the back. Function
and appearance go hand in hand here too. Not only are the new carbon fibre
components lighter than their standard equivalents, they also channel fresh air
to both the engine under the new finned safety glass bonnet and the rear braking
system. The vigorous rear spoiler and the diffuser built into the new rear
apron are responsible for the perfect channelling of the flow of air under the
car.
All
of these technical enhancements were needed, as the TOROFEO significantly
surpasses the performance results of the standard Huracán. In fact, MANSORY
have rebuilt the 5.2 litre capacity V10 engine. Kourosh Mansory’s team have
installed pistons, connecting rods, bearings, camshafts, a water-cooled
intercooler and an entire fuel system, and they have also built-in two
bearing-mounted MANSORY turbochargers. This means the TOROFEO has a completely
newly aligned exhaust system from the engine to the stainless steel tailpipes
in the rear apron. The result of this extensive conversion process is an increase
in performance which even demanding connoisseurs would not have expected:
MANSORY have driven peak power up to an incredible 1.000 hp (919 kW) at 8.250
rpm (Series: 610 hp at 8.250 rpm). The engineering division have to limit
maximum torque electronically at 1.000 Newton metres. The four wheel drive
sports car takes a mere 2,7 seconds to race from 0 to 100 km/h and only stops
accelerating beyond 340 km/h.
To
transmit the power generated by the completely re-worked V10 cylinder to the
road, MANSORY have placed their faith in forged alloy wheels size 9x20
and12.5x21 inch with tyres 245/30ZR20 at the front and 325/25ZR21 at the back.
It
goes without saying that MANSORY have carried out the interior work in their
own in-house saddlery. As with the aerodynamics components, the enhancements to
performance and the wheels, MANSORY only thinks in superlatives when it comes
to the interior refinements. The leather alone combines properties which
normally demand compromise, as it is extremely durable, yet as supple as a
leather glove, The leather and Alcantara covered seats and the dashboard
harmonise wonderfully with the new sports airbag steering wheel, the aluminium
foot pedals and the countless carbon fibre applications.
The
newly positioned starter button presents one of the technical highlights of the
interior. In the style of an aircraft cockpit switch MANSORY has relocated this
red switch from the centre console to the roof lining.