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Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2 (2015): The Cheaper, Rear-Driven Huracán
The Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2 was revealed on 17 November 2015 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This rear-wheel-drive Huracán had 427 kW (580 PS) instead of 449 kW (610 PS), weighed 33 kg less and cost €150,000 before taxes in Europe. It became the cheapest Lamborghini of its time and opened a rear-drive line that lasted until 2024.
Key takeaways
- Revealed in Los Angeles in November 2015; the open Spyder version followed in November 2016.
- 5.2-litre V10 with 427 kW (580 PS) and 540 Nm, driving the rear wheels only.
- 1,389 kg dry, 0–100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, 320 km/h top speed.
- Replaced by the EVO RWD in January 2020; the Huracán line ended in 2024.
What Lamborghini revealed in Los Angeles in 2015
The name followed Lamborghini's code: 580 for the metric horsepower and 2 for the driven wheels. British magazine CAR called it a successor to the 2009 Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni, named after the factory test driver.
Unlike that manual Gallardo, the new car kept the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox of the four-wheel-drive Huracán. Visual changes were small: reshaped front air intakes, a new rear diffuser and 19-inch Kari wheels.
Our December 2015 report quoted a price of €169,500. That was wrong. According to CAR, €169,500 was what the four-wheel-drive LP 610-4 cost, while the LP 580-2 was listed at €150,000 plus taxes and, in the United States, at 201,100 US dollars.
LP 580-2 vs LP 610-4: the 2015 figures
| Figure | Huracán LP 580-2 | Huracán LP 610-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5,204 cc V10, naturally aspirated | same |
| Power | 427 kW (580 PS) | 449 kW (610 PS) |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Drive | rear wheels | all four wheels |
| Dry weight | 1,389 kg | 1,422 kg |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.4 s | 3.2 s |
| Top speed | 320 km/h | 325 km/h |
| Price in Europe, before taxes | €150,000 | €169,500 |
Lamborghini retuned the engine and fitted stiffer springs and anti-roll bars, quicker steering and recalibrated stability control, all aimed at a car that slides more readily in Sport mode. Check the ratios yourself with the power-to-weight calculator.
Rear-drive rivals at the end of 2015
Audi's second-generation R8, which shared the Huracán's platform and V10, launched in 2015 with quattro drive only. Ferrari's 488 GTB was rear-driven but turbocharged. The McLaren 540C of April 2015 was another rear-drive entry supercar.
It was the cheapest way into a Huracán.
It also suited drivers who like to steer with the throttle, repeating a recipe first tried on the Gallardo, the Huracán's predecessor.
From LP 580-2 to EVO RWD and Tecnica
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 17 November 2015 | LP 580-2 coupé revealed in Los Angeles |
| November 2016 | LP 580-2 Spyder shown at the Los Angeles show |
| January 2020 | EVO RWD replaces the LP 580-2, now with 449 kW (610 PS) |
| April 2022 | Tecnica revealed: rear-wheel drive, 471 kW (640 PS), 325 km/h |
| November 2022 | Off-road Sterrato shown, the last new Huracán variant |
| 2024 | Huracán production ends after roughly 30,000 cars |
| 16 August 2024 | Temerario revealed |
The EVO RWD added a new traction-control system, and the Tecnica combined rear drive with the STO's engine output.
LP 580-2, EVO RWD or Tecnica: which to buy in 2026
In October 2026 Lamborghini sells no rear-wheel-drive car at all. The Lamborghini Temerario is a plug-in hybrid with 677 kW (920 PS) and four-wheel drive. A naturally aspirated V10 with rear drive is now a used-car choice.
The LP 580-2 suits a buyer who wants the Huracán sound at the lowest entry price and accepts less traction in the wet. The EVO RWD has newer electronics, and the Tecnica suits track days best. Set it against rivals in the comparison tool or browse the Lamborghini catalogue.
FAQ
When did the Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2 come out?
It was revealed on 17 November 2015 at the Los Angeles Auto Show as the first rear-driven Huracán. The open Spyder version was shown at the same Los Angeles show one year later, in November 2016.
How much power does the Huracán LP 580-2 have?
Its naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10 produces 427 kW (580 PS) and 540 Nm, all sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The four-wheel-drive LP 610-4 had 449 kW (610 PS).
How much did the LP 580-2 cost new?
In Europe it cost €150,000 before taxes, which was €19,500 less than the four-wheel-drive LP 610-4. The US price was 201,100 US dollars, or about €185,000 at 2015 exchange rates.
What replaced the Huracán LP 580-2?
The Huracán EVO RWD replaced it in January 2020 with 449 kW (610 PS). The rear-drive Tecnica followed in 2022, and the whole Huracán line gave way to the hybrid Temerario in 2024.
