Drove a Huracan in Abu Dhabi (Comparison with 458)

Ok, so between the 488 and Huracan, despite the Ferrari brand and the look (subjective), if you don't have a 458 and now thinking to buy only between Huracan and 488, which one would you get?

 

nice write up. thanks!

 

Thanks sartoria. Nice write up. I drove the huracan before picking up my 458 and it just didn't excite me hence why I have a 458 now.

On a side note, only in Abu Dhabi would some one hand over the keys to there supercar to a complete stranger and say have a go.

 

Plus the Huracan is an Audi motor...not a bespoke Lambo motor like the Aventador.
Not knocking the Audi motor...it's a great power plant...just not a Lambo power plant.

 

I spent an entire day driving the Aventador and Huracan HARD at Leguna Seca. I'm the Ferrari owner mentioned in this article.

Lamborghini Accademia at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

We literally shredded the tires off the Huracan in the Auto-X . You can read the full experience as it is well detailed in the article.

This is how the story ended. We both left the track and bought new Ferraris the next weekend. I could be more specific but I think that should sum it up well.

 

I drove the Huracan and own a 458. Was pleasantly surprised, the Huracan was a bit more comfortable than the 458. Engine sounds great with exceptional handling as its a 4 wheel drive. Dual clutch trans seemed as good as the Ferraris. Liked it more than thought I would. Downside is rear visibility, and attracting too much attention, even more than 458, and lack of storage / frunk space. That said, I didn't second guess owning a Ferrari.

 

"Je ne sais quoi "
sorry being french i had to fix

 

Own a 2015 458 spider delivered 6 months ago. I also have really liked the Huracan for all the reasons you mention and thought about it before I finally landed firmly on the 458. The 458 is a special car. That said, I drove the Huracan again at Monterrey and liked it so much, I just bought it and will take delivery next week. Yes, I'm keeping the 458 too.

 

Here's a pic of the Huracan
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Did you drive the car in corsa mode?? If you did I'm surprised with some of your comments . I own both and I think both have pros and cons. Hard to say which I like better ..

 

If I have to choose between Huracan or 488 GTB, I'll go for Huracan. Ferrari brand is one level above Lambo, so between 458 Italia and Huracan, it's very easy to pick, NA VS NA and Ferrari VS Lambo. But 488 GTB....turbocharged is for family cars that carry many people and doing stop-n-go all the way. For super cars, we need something special, something not regulated like a diesel truck because it's not priced like a diesel truck. It's like if Patek Philippe makes a quartz battery watch, I rather buy Rolex automatic watch.

 

Looks great in the darker color!
Nobody has commented on the Huracan's seats here. Does your car have the optional seats? Some people have found the standard seats uncomfortable. The optional seats were a late option for North America.

 

One could argue that the V10 is more Lambo than Audi. The VW group didn't know much about multicylinder engines before acquiring Lambo.

 

people on this board will ignore this post because you dare to criticize 488 and there was already a lot of criticism about this car

 

I have standard seats and I find them to be just as good as the standard seats I my 458

 

Interesting! Thank you for sharing this. IMHO seats are the most important connection you have with a car...

 

Have standard seats and they feel fine. Have Daytona seats in the 458. Huracan rides really comfortably by comparison although I believe all my test drives were in sport mode while I always drive my 458 in race mode with comfort suspension on.

 

Tell that to the people who own an f40. The comment that turbo is for family cars is just ludicrous. The list goes on of high performance turbo cars that are special like you say.

 

i had 2013 458 spider and tested the Huracan too

it had a nice sound but much softer feel on the road, it did feel more powerful but also fatter-wider-heavier

downshifts were followed by pops and gurgles of the exhaust note but after a while they seemed manufactured

rear view visibility was a joke... this is the biggest complaint

i will consider a huracan spyder as i originally came from a 2008 gallardo spyder and i did love the car despite all the creaks and groans and plastic audi bits

 

The joke is that people think supercars should be as practical as an everyday car but without sacrificing performance or looks. Of course the visibility is lousy, the Huracan is putting design and performance ahead of rear visibility. Truthfully, with the camera it's fine. None of the supercars I've owned have had great rear visibility. So what , be careful backing up and then look ahead. What's the big deal? Name any modern day super car and I'll give you negatives that are associated with it , that's the trade off ...

 

Howydo- agree. I have an SlS currently and people ask if I fit inside ok. I'm 6'4". My response is who cares. I didn't buy the car for the comfort. ����. With regards to the Huracan, I agree, rear visibility sucks but who cares. The cockpit is so cozy and comfortable. It's a great experience. I personally preferred the test drive in the Huracan over the 458. (Don't kill me guys- just telling the truth)

 

Well the limits. Ferrari dealer had a Countach. Most uncomfortable car i have ever sat in. A torture chamber. The peddles are offset. Never could find a comfortable driving position. Rear visibilty is a joke. No camera back then.

I will not own a car that hurts my back.

BMW i8 doors make it so i have to crawl in and crawl out. As a geezer i could not own this car. Leave the Countach and i8 for you young whippersnappers. Your values and pain tolerence changes from 20 to 70.