DaveGordon:
So yesterday I let my curiosity get the better of me and paid a visit to the local Lambo dealer. I had it in mind that the STO could be a fun toy, and ticked the boxes for better headroom with a helmet, and the ability to use a 6-point harness etc.
I tried sitting in a few cars with my helmet, and the rock hard race seats actually had my head touching the roof, whereas the new sports seats didn't - I had a little bit of room. Interesting.
The guy was also happy me for me to take their demo car (an EVO, 4wd) out for a spin to get an idea of how it behaves in general, controls, how it feels.
Wow - I'd assumed the non-Performante version might be a bit sober and subdued. I was very surprised. The thing is pure theatre. That engine.. in Corsa mode, just crazy. Incredible sound and tons of power. Really feels special as well, regardless of speed - which is important for me. The 2020 car (still) has no particulate filter. Reading a bit about this suggests they're able to get away with it as a low-volume manufacturer. I was actually thinking a filter might help a bit with track noise restrictions, but the guy wasn't aware of any plans to include one.
Got me thinking a bit
I'm also not sure where to buy the matching sparkly loafers, gold chains, and my hairstyle is certainly not right. Maybe they have an image coach to help with these things?
Watching some videos this afternoon also makes me wonder a bit about the RWD: a bit cheaper, reviewers seem to rate it for steering feel, 'purity' etc. Also it looks like you can get it with iron brakes which could help with running expenses.
Off to play with the configurator now..
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2019 911 GT3 RS,1964 Type 1
You got the Lambo fever...careful...it is even more contagious than Corona.
The STO will be track capable and, surprise, surprise, not limited. The car will only be limited by production capacity and how many cars dealers will be able to get.
Car will have lots of carbon...I mean a lot. Weight has been lowered quite a bit but power may still stay the same.
Biggest problem: First cars are planned for customer delivery end of 2021/beginning of 2022.
It is also a big unknown if the car will have a particulate filter by then (hopefully not).
Right now, the latest Huracan Evo builds have a modified exhaust flaps setup. When you start up the engine, the flaps close immediately. So even for Lamborghini, the exhaust has started to become a center of attention, so I expect more limitations to come in the near future.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Range Rover Evoque Si4 Black Edition (2019)