The Lamborghini Huracan is moving fast towards the end of its lifecycle but before it gives way to a plug-in hybrid successor there is one more variant waiting to be introduced. The Huracan Sterrato, set to become the first rally-prepped Lamborghini supercar, was teased for the first time, showing its off-road prowess in the official video titled “Beyond the Concrete”. The production version of the 2019 Huracan Sterrato concept is covered in a camouflage wrap, but the “Brave, Authentic, Unexpected” livery can’t hide the redesigned bodykit. The teaser all but confirms the leaked photo from last April, which showed the off-road supercar totally undisguised. We also get an official confirmation of the Sterrato name, as it is printed on the rear plates of the prototype.
The Sterrato stays true to the concept,
with unpainted bolt-on fender add-ons, skid plates, extra LEDs mounted on the
front bumper, roof rails, slightly redesigned intakes, a new diffuser and a
large scoop sitting on the engine cover for extra cooling. The 20-inch alloy
wheels are shod in chunky tires, while the tweaked suspension is offering a
higher-than-usual ground clearance as hinted at by our numerous spy shots.
All those changes allow the mid-engined
bull to be driven off the beaten track, although we would be extra careful with
the less-than-ideal approach angle of the supercar body. Still, we guess that
the Sterrato would be OK for light offroading on gravel roads, as long as the
owner is not too anxious about rock chips on the paint. Hopefully Lamborghini
will have added some underbody protection to its rugged Huracan.
The automaker hasn’t provided any details
about the powertrain, but we expect the non-electrified, naturally aspirated
5.2-liter V10 to make its last appearance. The mill produces 602 hp in the Evo RWD, and 631 hp in the Evo AWD, the Tecnica,
and the STO. The latter is a more plausible scenario for the Sterrato, most
likely combined with all-wheel-drive. Lamborghini is expected to unveil the
Sterrato sometime in the coming months, possibly at the 2022 Paris Motor Show
in October – if the Sant’Agata company decides to join the event. This will be
the last hurrah for the Huracan, which will give way to a plug-in hybrid
successor set to arrive in 2024.