Huracan STJ the last of a Lamborghini icon
BY MATT BROGAN | 12th Apr 2024
LAMBORGHINI has released its final edition Huracan STJ, with just 10 examples – one for each of its engine’s cylinders – to be produced, all of which are already sold out.
Based on the Huracan STO, the track-focussed STJ (Super Trofeo Jota) features a familiar 5.2-litre V10 powerplant sending 470kW and 565Nm to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The model is enhanced with Gran Turismo circuit racing-inspired aerodynamics, including a new rear wing angle and carbon-fibre canards flanking the front fascia. The changes are said to endow the Huracan STJ with 10 per cent more downforce than the STO.
Bridgestone Potenza race tyres on 20-inch centre-lock alloys and bespoke four-way adjustable dampers help the STJ to be quicker (by a second) than the STO around Lamborghini’s Nardo test circuit, the variant further differentiated by a choice of blue or grey liveries with red and white highlights.
Of course, a limited-edition model would not be complete without its own numbered placard which in the case of the Hurcan STJ reads “1 of 10” on the passenger side.
GoAuto understands the Huracan will be replaced by a mid-engine, twin-turbo V8 model with plug-in hybrid electric assistance – and featuring the Revuelto’s eight-speed dual-clutch transmission – sometime toward the end of 2024.
Lamborghini has not said if the driveline will be related to that found in the Urus SUV.
The styling of the incoming model is likely to again follow Lamborghini design director Mitja Borket’s “spaceship” form, including the Y-shaped LED lights, hexagonal exhaust, and in-your-face air ducts.
It is expected Lamborghini’s ‘entry’ model supercar will also utilise a “monofuselage” body like that of the Revuelto, though likely with more aluminium, and less carbon-fibre to keep down costs.
Lamborghini will build the successor to the Huracan on the same assembly line as the Revuelto, marking the first time it has built both of its supercar models on a single line.
