Am I crazy?....

There are 3 Lambo Huracans: The original 4-wheel drive that is faster than the 458 and still competitive with the new 488, the slightly less powered 2-wheel drive only version, and the new Performante.

Unless you are an expert driver or have a competition license, there is no point in getting the performante version. That leaves the other 2. The LP-580-2 would give you an experience very close to your 458, in that it is rear-wheel drive only. The LP 610-4 adds a little more power & all-wheel drive, and much better performance; but, a different experience.

All 3 versions have the same fantastic V10 engine.

 

Don't do it. I once had the same itch and traded my Ferrari for a Lamborghini and hated it. It's basically a loud uncomfortable Audi IMO. I had it a total of 8 months before I traded it back for a 2014 458. Get the 488 - it's amazing. Or if you want something different (non Ferrari) I'd probably get the Mac 720.

 

Just sold my 458 and 488. Picking up a Performante . Likely will also get the speciale addition of the 488 when available. You're not crazy. The performante will be a phenomenal car . I've owned a Huracan before too. I think the Huracan was a huge step up from prior lamborghinis. 488 is a better car than the Huracan imo but the performante is going to be possibly the last NA performance variant from Lamborghini and it's on an entirely different level. Everyone I know who has driven it Absolutely loves it. Don't expect too much love from a ferrari forum , however.

 

Just buy two Audi's and glue them together.

Just kidding. I like the Performante a lot better than the Huracan. IMO, the Huracan is rather bland looking.

 

I had the Huracan and it was a beast, could only imagine the performante...I think speciale prices are pretty close to msrp, which I think is a good buy. You want sound, what about an f12? I've been looking to find the right deal on one of those.

 

Q: Am I crazy?....

A: Yes you are imo if you get rid of the 458 for a Lambo ...

 

I personally feel the 458 is the best, modern, mid engine Ferrari and much better than any other car made.

Yes, you are crazy

 

No way I'd go back to Lam after owning Ferrari....but these are obviously personal choices.




Jim

 

I love Lambos but I would only add one to the stable not swap one for my Ferrari.

 

Agree...except for the 16M..

 

Ignoring all the brand loyalty and financial costs, have you ever been in a Lamborghini?
The motor is brilliant. That is not in question. Every review of the Performante that I have read has said the car is stellar.
However the depth of the dash, the rake of the windshield, and the seats completely change the driving experience from a Ferrari.
You need to see if you like the truncated windshield aperture vs a 458. You need to see if the seats fit you. Lamborghini is legendary for the torture their seats have brought to some body types.
Best

 

Lamborghini CF buckets are among the worst seats ever made and most people don't even get them in their SVs etc. Pretty much everyone hates them.

 

Very true

 

Coming from me, I've sold all my Lamborghini's and don't think I'd go back to them. They're not as comfortable, less head room (I'm 6ft 1) and worse depreciation. They look out there and sound wild but that's all they have going for them. Stick to Ferrari...!

 

Agree, also the VW parts sharing beyond anything that GM, Toyota or even Honda do. Takes the "special" factor out of the car when so many things you touch, steering wheel, buttons, etc., are also found on cars that are 1/10th the price.

 

I had several Lamborghini's (01 Diablo that I am still really sorry I sold it) and had a 360 then a 430. I am glad I had both to choose from. Adding one is the way to go!

 

I wouldn't put too much weight into what the naysayers say unless they've owned a Huracan specifically. The Huracan is a game-changer for Lambo and there's no prior Lambo like it.

That said, Randyslovis gave you some really good advice with regards to sitting in one and making sure you are ok with the heavily raked windshield and truncated aperature. It's not insignificant.

With regards to the seats, yes even the Performante can be spec'd for the electric adjustables. As far as headroom, I'm 6'1 and fit in a Huracan with room to spare.

You wrote: "I think for me the biggest factor in ownership is the sound.....and therefore an NA engine. ...the scream to 9K RPM's is the number one factor for me in a car..."

You aren't crazy at all then for looking to move to a Huracan.

What I think you need to seriously consider too is if there's a possibility you would buy a Spyder... Ignoring that many consider it actually better looking than the coupe , it really adds to the visceral experience, and hearing that glorious engine & wicked exhaust. At least take one for a test drive. If you are set on the car being a Performante though, certainly opting for the Spyder version would delay your purchase past this year.

 

I also own a 2014 Italia and a 2015 Gt3. I have also had an itch for a huracan for the same reasons as you. So you are not crazy. I do drive my cars a lot more and even track them, 38,000 kms on my 458 and 25,000 kms on Gt3. At least 40 track days between them.

Since you don't track, a 580-2 would satisfy your itch just as well for much less. Personally I don't like the wing on an exotic i.e. perfomante though I can pass it off as cute on my GT3.

I have so far resisted my huracan itch. I have test driven it more than once. It's only a huracan itch, as I dislike the aventador. Personally I am looking forward to the gen 2 gt3 RS and also the 488 Speciale. In my market I could easily get both at msrp if I decide to own those.

Get the huracan only if you like the pops on the overrun.

 

I think you have your answer then... If you have a Lambo dealership where you can go sit in a Huracan, then you also have a Lambo dealership where you can drive one . Don't think about selling the 458 until you've driven the "regular" Huracan. At that point you will know for yourself if the Performante is for you or if you're going to stay with the 458. It won't be much of a stretch to imagine what the Performante would be like after driving a 2016+ 610-4 Huracan. (I mention the 2016 as there were various improvements to it vs. the 2015, including improved handling with less understeer).

 

Again for best handling 580-2 is the one to get and cheapest too. Closest to the rwd 458. No need for a performante unless you are keen on lap times. You shouldn't get an expensive lambo as they depreciate hard.

Having driven the huracan on track and street, it's pretty decent fun with the NA V10. You just need to like the pops. It's produces a lot of those.