Alongside the Lamborghini Centenario, the Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 Avio made its debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Produced in a run of only 250, this special edition’s name, colours and materials pay tribute to the world of aviation and aeronautics. From the outset, Lamborghini has been inspired by powerful fighter jets, from which it has borrowed technological, aerodynamic, ergonomic and stylistic solutions. References to the aeronautical world in Lamborghini’s current product line include digital instrument clusters, controls located on the centre console as in airplane cockpits, the red engine ‘start’ button; the tight stylistic language of exterior lines; and a broad range of matt exterior finishes. The new Huracán Avio offers a host of premium functional features in its standard configuration, including lifting system, cruise control and GPS. But the true uniqueness of the Avio lies in its interior and exterior finishes. White or grey painted details contrast with the body colour and enhance exterior details such as the tops of the side member, the side view mirrors and the lip on the front spoiler. A double stripe, again in white or grey, runs along the roof and down the front bonnet. The door panels further identify the special Avio version with the logo L63, where L stands for Lamborghini and ‘63 is the year You are not a driver. You’re a pilot. Just make sure your seat belt is securely fastened. Now, press the ignition button and feel what it means to reach the sky, while keeping your feet firmly on the ground. Get Ready for Take Off LAMBORGHINI the company was founded. A tricolour cockade, the symbol distinguishing nationality used in aeronautics, is placed between the letter and the number. The Huracán Avio is available in five new color variants, specifically developed for this model: the standard colour of Grigio Falco with pearlescent finish, and four optional matt colours: Blu Grifo, Grigio Nibbio, Grigio Vulcano and Verde Turbine. The interiors alternate black leather with a special Alcantara, which is also black, but boasts a laserengraved hexagonal motif, available for the first time on the Avio. The material covers the central section of the seat, the armrest, the knee support and part of the door panel, and is enhanced with contrasting stitching in white. The L63 logo is embroidered by hand onto the sides of the seats. The Avio has all the technical specifications that have made the Huracán a great success: aspirated 610bhp 5.2-litre, V10 engine; seven-speed gearbox with double clutch; hybrid chassis in aluminium and carbon fibre, a power/weight ratio of only 2.33 kilograms per hp and breathtaking performance, 0 to 100kmph in a mere 3.2 seconds, and a maximum speed of over 325kmph. The Avio is scheduled to reach dealers’ showrooms in the summer of 2016. April 2016 113 www.bahrainthismonth.com
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