This time we decided to check out two mid-engined sports car, which is technically very similar, but differ in price. The question which had to answer within DT Test Drive — what is the difference between the Audi R8 V10 Plus and Lamborghini Huracan and for which we are overpaying 4 million rubles.! But before you go for the points should be noted that in its essence is identical cars (engine / chassis / weight), but still there are differences, primarily on the part of the status. Let us, in order:
Engine
That is something that, as engines to R8 and Huracan absolutely identical — V10, 5.2 liter, high compression, high forcing and, as a consequence, the specific power per liter volume of more than 100 hp — Atmospheric 610 horsepower! Yes, yes, today, during the development of turbo-engines and hybrids, there are sports cars old school. Is it good? Of course, absolutely, certainly good. After all, a powerful naturally aspirated engine gives positive emotions not only from the dynamics of dispersal! This is a great exhaust sound, lightning-fast response to pressing the accelerator and that actually, it's a classic. Another «plus sign» in the treasury of these cars — this is likely the last of the Mohicans. Make today a powerful naturally aspirated engine is a luxury that very soon will not be able to afford even the famous Italian brands.
Yes, naturally aspirated engine has its drawbacks — such as «sluggish» about turbo engines bottoms and low potential at the initial stage of improvements. A simple example — the 911 Turbo and Nissan GT-R with a simple «chip-exhaust» procedure increases the power of 100–150 hp pretty painless, whereas when R8 or Huracan such a procedure will provide a maximum of 50 hp BUT, it is not necessary puts an end to these models, as the practice of previous generations P8 and Huracan (Gayardo) they are great «turbo», moreover in the US test version of the Lamborghini Huracan with enhanced engine and clutch, twin-turbo, exhaust and cooling showed 7.8 seconds 1/4 mile, with an exit velocity at over 300 km / h! It's fast, given that modify it began relatively recently, the car was without relief or to «combat» the tires. So get ready, the days of hegemony GT-R-s may soon be over.
We conducted a check of up to 250 km / h, which showed that the dynamics of the car — identical, in synchronous with the start of 0 to 250–270 km / h sporkary go «nose to nose».
Transmission
Both sports cars preselektivnoy robots with 7 gears. Fast, smart, reliable, but it seems to be slightly different from each other. As I wrote above at Lambeau have ready-made solutions to enhance the adhesion itself gearbox «digests» of 2000 hp, that commands respect, given the fact that in the GT-R for the implementation of 2000 hp gearbox family is perhaps the only case.
Exhaust system
Song! In Hurakan sound subjectively it seemed a little louder, but overall everything is fine and R8. The same case is when sellers exhaust tuning may be left without bread, because from the factory or one of the vehicles language does not turn called quiet.
Controllability
For mere mortals handling car is beyond praise. Cars traveling on rails in the corners and in urban settings do not allow open and 50% of chassis options. But we were not limited to the city and went to the racing ring. The steering wheel of our friend, champion of Russia Sergey Borisov and the master of sports, sports cars have finally realized what had been created. After a few «warm-up» community Sergei showed a result that surprised us:
Lamborghini Huracan LP610–4 — 01: 06.88 minutes.
Audi R8 V10 Plus — 01: 06.42 minutes.
The advantage of the Audi side, though small, but given the fact that this «minute track», the difference is noticeable. Sergei complained about the work of the ABS system in Huracan that increased braking distances, and thus increased the lap times. As Sergey said the difference in the behavior of the car — P8 willingly went «sideways» and Huracan has not allowed himself to oversteer. Although both cars have four-wheel drive with electronic traction distribution.
Brake system
In both cases, the carbon-ceramic mechanisms. Braking is very confident and strong, no complaints, in addition to the time mentioned above with ABS Huracan.
Salon
Of course no one buys these cars because of the luxury saloon, but still about the need to say a few words. P8 — real German, even in sports minimalist creators have tried to make the most. In both cases, replace analog devices come large 12-inch screens, which are projected all the necessary information. Conveniently? Yes, quite, but at the same screen P8 it is many times more features and functions, and in Huracan — abridged version. However this can be explained by the fact that the Lamb over several years. The machines have everything you need, but, as befits a sports car, they quickly tire and even over 100 km in the city you want to transfer to the quiet, comfortable sedan with a massage seat.
Appearance
On the test was a gray P8 and, apparently, is not the best color. In terms of attention to P8 street in gray a little lost, and many can not distinguish from the TT, but the White Lamb, however, as «anycolorLamba» attracts the attention of much more. P8 looks more subdued, although aggressive, and if Huracan shouts «hey, look, I — Lamborghini» and the sin of judging her, because this is Italy.
But everything else look at the video. Enjoy watching!
Moderators: Guram Intskirveli and Sergey Borisov. Director — Arkady Drozdov. Mounting Director — Timur Rizaev. Operators — Maksim Tikhomirov, Sergey Shapovalov.
