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Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 Avio: The 2016 Aviation Special Explained
The Huracán LP 610-4 Avio was a limited edition of 250 cars that Lamborghini unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016. It paid tribute to Italian military aviation with five colours inspired by the Italian Air Force Academy, a twin stripe and L63 badges. Mechanically it matched the standard Huracán LP 610-4, with a 5.2-litre V10 of 449 kW (610 PS).
Key takeaways
- Shown in Geneva in March 2016 alongside the 40-car Centenario.
- 250 cars, five colours (four matte), L63 badges for Lamborghini and its founding year, 1963.
- Unchanged mechanicals: 449 kW (610 PS), 560 Nm, 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, all-wheel drive.
- The Huracán was built until 2024 and was replaced by the Temerario.
What Lamborghini showed in Geneva in 2016
Lamborghini's Geneva stand in 2016 was about rare cars. The star was the Lamborghini Centenario, built to mark 100 years since Ferruccio Lamborghini's birth. All 40 cars, 20 coupés and 20 roadsters, were sold before the show opened. Next to it stood the Avio, a far more attainable collector's car. It was based on the Huracán that had replaced the Gallardo in 2014.
Huracán Avio colours, stripes and badges
The name means "aviation" in Italian. The five paint colours took their names from the Air Force Academy's coat of arms.
| Colour | Finish |
|---|---|
| Grigio Falco | gloss |
| Blu Grifo | matte |
| Grigio Nibbio | matte |
| Grigio Vulcano | matte |
| Verde Turbine | matte |
A double stripe in white or grey ran from nose to tail. The doors carried an L63 badge, with L for Lamborghini and 63 for 1963, the year the company was founded. Inside, black leather and Alcantara were combined with a hexagonal laser-engraved pattern, white contrast details and L63 logos on the seats.
Huracán Avio specifications
| Figure | Huracán LP 610-4 Avio |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 |
| Power | 449 kW (610 PS) |
| Torque | 560 Nm |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drive | all-wheel drive |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.2 s |
| Top speed | 325 km/h |
| Production | 250 cars |
The "almost a fighter jet" headline was about the paint and trim, not the performance. Every figure matched the standard LP 610-4. Rear-wheel-drive buyers had the cheaper Huracán LP 580-2, launched the same year. Compared with that car, the Avio had 22 kW more and drove all four wheels, by our calculation about 5 % more power. Try the figures in the power-to-weight calculator.
How the Huracán story continued
After the Avio, the Huracán range kept growing. The table shows the main steps until the car was replaced.
| Year | Version | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LP 580-2, rear-wheel drive | 427 kW (580 PS) |
| 2017 | Performante | 471 kW (640 PS) |
| 2019 | Evo | 471 kW (640 PS) |
| 2021 | STO | 471 kW (640 PS) |
| 2022 | Tecnica | 471 kW (640 PS) |
| 2023 | Sterrato, raised for loose surfaces | 449 kW (610 PS) |
Production ended in 2024 after about 30,000 cars. On 16 August 2024 Lamborghini unveiled the Temerario, a twin-turbo V8 hybrid, as its successor. By our calculation, the 250 Avios equal less than 1 % of all Huracáns, which explains their collector appeal.
Buying a Huracán Avio today: our view
The Avio suits collectors who want a documented limited edition without hypercar prices. It drives exactly like a standard LP 610-4, so the premium pays for rarity, not speed. Check that the paint, stripes and L63 trim are original and that the service history is complete. Compare it with other cars of its class in the supercars section and the rankings, and read the history of Lamborghini for the bigger picture.
FAQ
How many Lamborghini Huracán Avios were made?
Lamborghini built 250 Huracán LP 610-4 Avios, offered worldwide. The edition made its debut at the 2016 Geneva show, with deliveries to customers expected from that summer.
What does L63 mean on the Huracán Avio?
The letter refers to the brand, and the number to the year Ferruccio Lamborghini set up his company, 1963. The badge appears on the doors and, as a logo, on the seats of the special edition.
Is the Huracán Avio faster than a normal Huracán?
No. It used the standard 5.2-litre V10 with 449 kW (610 PS) and 560 Nm, so acceleration to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and the 325 km/h top speed were unchanged.
What replaced the Lamborghini Huracán?
The Temerario, unveiled on 16 August 2024, replaced the Huracán. It swaps the naturally aspirated V10 for a twin-turbocharged V8 combined with electric motors, ending the V10 era that began with the Gallardo in 2003.
