Feb 21, 2017 10:39:50 PM
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kingjr9000
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Re: Huracán Performante in "6.52 something" at the Ring?
From mclife, of all places to find this
The bottom line is, whatever magic aero Lambo has done seems to work. I was told by the Lambo rep that the Performante repeatedly did 6:53 lap times on the ring just before nabbing the 6:52 time. Lambo had debated on just using the 6:53 time since it was consistent, but then decided that records are records and don't need to be averaged. He also said the SV actually did one high 6:57 time but Lambo felt it was not the official time since it was never repeated.
This is not just a wing and call it a day. The air actually gets diverted by the winglets and send it up through the wing channel and out through the smooth hollow wing (which is why forged carbon had to be used, smooth inside as well as outside). No one has ever attempted such a feat in a production car before. If you look at the back side, the entire rear bumper is a downforce wing. A motor in the front air dam also moves a flap (I was told this all occurs in milliseconds). A lot more than just the rear wing are at work here. I think from a technological aero standpoint, Lambo has placed itself ahead of the game. I give credit where it is due.
The V12 is also out of this world, what a fine engine, I hope Lamborghini will keep it forever. 
Especially since they may toss it after this model, or the facelift. But imo, the best part is that they aren't limiting it. But was still just wondering if it was something did with like the SV.
