Lamborghini signals the disappearance of the Huracan and its V-10 engine with one last special edition. The Super Trofeo Jota (STJ) is based on the STO but taken up a notch to create the ultimate version. Limited to 10 cars, the hardcore flavor marks the end of the “baby Lambo’s” run after a decade on the market.
If you think it has more power, prepare to be disappointed. The Huracan STJ uses the 5.2-liter naturally aspirated engine with 631 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed to the rear wheels via the same seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. That said, there are a few hardware changes over the STO, chief among them being the four race car-derived adjustable shock absorbers.
Four-way shock absorbers are accompanied by 20-inch center-lock wheels wrapped in custom-made Bridgestone Potenza Race tires. The newly added carbon fiber films at the corners of the front bumper are part of an aerodynamic package, which also includes a different angle of the rear wing. Lamborghini tested the Huracan STJ at the Nardo circuit where it shaved more than a second off the STO’s lap time.
To stand out from the lower Huracan models, Lamborghini designed two liveries. Here’s the blue finish with a black roof and red and white contrasting accents. The other is finished in gray and features a black roof combined with red and white details. There is a carbon fiber plaque numbered “1 of 10” inside the cabin to denote the exclusivity of the STJ. As an option, owners can add a customizable plaque on the passenger side.
The Huracan STJ is somewhat disappointing when compared to the latest Gallardo special. The Sesto Elemento was a track-only beast that weighed just 2,202 pounds making extensive use of carbon fiber. The STJ marks the end of an era since it not only marks the disappearance of the Huracan but also that of the V-10. The Audi R8 recently ceased production, so the days of the venerable 5.2 FSI engine were already numbered.
The price is not mentioned, but it doesn’t matter anyway. Almost a year ago, Lamborghini announced that it had sold the remainder of its production. These 10 cars have therefore already found their future owners. The Huracan’s replacement will be revealed later this year, unfortunately without the NA V-10 engine. Instead, it is expected to use a downsized engine, likely turbocharged, as part of a hybrid powertrain.
