LAMBORGHINIHuracan LP610-4 Spyder 2015 - 2019

　　While creating a coupe supercar was not an issue for Lamborghini, making one with a removable top was a big challenge.

　　Not only did the fabric roof have to be light and easy to store, but it also had to withstand high aerodynamic forces and keep the car’s clean look regardless of whether it was up or down. However, Lamborghini’s engineering team solved all the problems, and they also reinforced the vehicle’s structure to provide the same driving experience as the coupe version. Even though this process added 203 kg (448 lbs.) to the vehicle, customers loved it and appreciated its performance.

　　One of the biggest challenges for a car designer is to transform a vehicle from a coupe into a convertible and keep the original lines in place or enhance them. That task was assigned to Filippo Perini, who also penned the coupe. Fortunately, he knew right from the start that the Huracan would evolve into an open-top vehicle when he began working on this model. As a result, both cars were developed side-by-side.

　　Sporting an overall design similar to its coupe sibling, the Spyder featured a black removable roof that could be retracted at the touch of a button, even while driving at speeds of up to 50 kph (31 mph). The entire process of covering or uncovering the cockpit took 17 seconds, so in the event of a sudden rainstorm, the driver didn’t have to stop. During the process, a remarkable display of technology was showcased, with two triangular fins raised to protect and open the storage area for the roof.

　　Lamborghini’s team worked some more and created additional elements to create a better cabin for the Huracan. For instance, they added two removable side panels that dampened air turbulences when the roof was retracted so customers could have a conversation at a normal voice level. Inside the cabin, the automaker installed a pair of high-bolstered bucket seats wrapped in leather and with an available two-tone scheme. Furthermore, the Spyder featured a retractable rear window, which could be opened regardless if the top was up or down. In front of the driver, Lamborghini installed the same digital instrument cluster as the one featured in the coupe, and besides the tachometer and speedometer, it could also display the navigation system.

　　But Lamborghini went even further when it made the Huracan Spyder and offered it with standard ceramic brakes, which were only available as an option on the coupe version. Behind the cabin stood the same naturally aspirated V10 powerplant that sent power in all corners. The 2015 Huracan Spyder was available exclusively with a seven-speed automatic (dual-clutch) gearbox, which replaced the single-clutch system that was offered on the Huracan’s predecessor, the Gallardo.

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