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MOTOR TREND Names Lamborghini Huracán Performante Best Driver's Car For 2018

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10/03/2018 by

MOTOR TREND today announced the Lamborghini Huracán Performante as the Best Driver's Car for 2018. Both MotorTrend.com and the Motor Trend Apphighlighted exclusive videos and on-site reviews of the 12 competitors throughout MOTOR TREND's Best Driver's Car Week. The award announcement serves as the centerpiece of this five-day online event and the cover story of the November 2018 issue of Motor Trend magazine.

"What an absolute beast! The Lamborghini Huracán Performante is our Best Driver's Car because it delivers the most exhilarating driving experience available on four wheels," says MOTOR TREND Editor-in-Chief Ed Loh. "We've never witnessed such a potent combination of aggression, control, confidence, and pure speed from Sant'Agata before. Bravo Lamborghini!"

MOTOR TREND's 2018 Best Driver's Car program hosted a dozen cars from 12 automakers to test contenders' driving abilities at two distinct venues in California. A multi-terrain evaluation was held on a secluded path along Route 198 in the sun-bleached hills of central California, while the limit handling and hot lap test, conducted by championship-winning race car driver Randy Pobst, was at the legendary WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

With 640 horsepower and the ability to reach to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds, the Huracán Performante performed one of the fastest laps at the Laguna Seca track, landing in third place. However, Lamborghini's outstanding performance on Route 198 secured the overall win. In an everyday driving experience, the Huracán Performante proved to be a car that anyone can enjoy.

"We are proud to receive such a notable recognition as 'Best Driver's Car' by MOTOR TREND, one of the leading authorities in the world of automotive publishing," said Stefano Domenicali, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Automobili Lamborghini. "The essence of the Huracán Performante is about the ultimate road and track experience it gives to the person behind the wheel. The accolade confirms that Lamborghini's mission to create the pinnacle of driving emotion is a commitment we always pursue with passion. Thanks to the talent of our R&D and design teams, Lamborghini was able to push the limits of engineering to all-new levels, especially with the introduction of Lamborghini's patented new active aerodynamic system, ALA (Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva), allowing the Huracán Performante to break new ground and affirm its track talent."

Since 2009, MOTOR TREND has executed its annual Best Driver's Car program to test, evaluate, and select the very best driver's car among the year's top sports cars, coupes, hatchbacks, roadsters, and SUVs. This year, the Lamborghini Huracán Performante faced many strong contenders, including:

  • McLaren 720S
  • Porsche 911 GT2 RS
  • Chevy Corvette ZR1
  • BMW M5
  • Audi TT RS
  • Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack 2
  • Aston Martin Vantage
  • Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q4 Quadrifoglio
  • Honda Civic Type R
  • Kia's Stinger GT
  • Mazda's MX-5

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