Skip to main content

Lamborghini's Huracán LP610-4 Avio is inspired by fighter jets

Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 Avio
Image used with permission by copyright holder
The Centenario supercar may have gotten most of the attention, but Lamborghini also used the 2016 Geneva Motor Show to unveil a special edition of its “entry-level” Huracán.

Seemingly taking a page from Saab, Lamborghini says the Huracán LP610-4 Avio was inspired by fighter jets. The Huracán looks more like a fighter jet than most other cars on the road, admittedly, and the Avio’s limited production run of 250 units should attract the attention of collectors.

Most of the changes are cosmetic. An offset double stripe runs along the roof and down the front, and there are five new colors exclusive to this model, including Blu Grifo, Grigio Nibbio, Grigio Vulcano, and Verde Turbine. The names come from the coat of arms representing courses at the Italian Air Force Academy, Lamborghini says. A special logo on the doors including the letter “L” for Lamborghini, 63 for the year of the company’s founding, and an Italian tricolor identifies the special edition.

The interior is blacked out, with Alcantara trim featuring a laser-engraved hexagonal motif, to match the Huracán’s hexagon-themed exterior and interior styling. The L63 logo appears again here, and a plate on the driver’s side window announces the car’s special nature. One theme-relevant feature that carries over from the stock Huracán is the engine start button, which is under a flip cover like the weapons switches on military aircraft.

This born-from-jets Lamborghini is mechanically identical to the stock Huracán LP610-4. Behind the seats sits a 52-liter V10, producing 602 horsepower and 412 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Lamborghini quotes a 0-62 mph time of 3.2 seconds, and a top speed of over 202 mph.

The Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 Avio hits showrooms this summer. With only 250 cars available, it should attract plenty of attention. At least, until the next Lamborghini special edition comes along.

Stephen Edelstein
Stephen is a freelance automotive journalist covering all things cars. He likes anything with four wheels, from classic cars…
Mercedes-Benz G580 first drive: old-school off-roader goes electric
2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 from three quarter view.

American car buyers mostly know Mercedes-Benz as a luxury brand. But for decades, the automaker has also produced the tough, rugged G-Class (also known as the Geländewagen or G-Wagen), an SUV not afraid to get its leather upholstery muddy. And now, this iconic Mercedes is going electric.

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology — the final name of the SUV previously known as the EQG — isn’t the first electric off-roader. The Rivian R1S and R1T and GMC Hummer EV have proven that electric powertrains and off-roading are a great combination. But the electric G-Wagen is different because it’s based on an internal-combustion model — and a very traditional one at that.

Read more
Honda believes hydrogen semi trucks will make the case for fuel cells
Honda hydrogen fuel-cell semi truck.

Honda remains committed to hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, but the market for those vehicles remains limited. So Honda is looking at other uses for fuel cells -- including commercial trucks.

To show how that could work, Honda converted a semi truck to fuel-cell power, replacing its diesel engine with three fuel-cell modules. Together, the three modules produce a combined 321 horsepower, and can propel the truck to a top speed of 70 mph. There's enough onboard hydrogen storage capacity for a 400-mile range with a full load, Honda claims.

Read more
Mercedes-Benz G580 vs Rivian R2: Is the much cheaper Rivian actually better?
2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 from three quarter view.

Mercedes-Benz has finally taken the wraps off of the new "Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology." Yeah, it's a mouthful, but it's basically a new electric G-Wagon. It looks a lot like the G-Wagon you know and love, but with an electric powertrain and a battery. It's not the only electric SUV out there, however, and there are some great ones -- like the Rivian R2.

Both the Mercedes G580 and the Rivian R2 have a lot going for them, but they also approach the electric SUV slightly differently. Is one better than the other? I put the two head-to-head to find out.
Design
The approach that the two vehicles take to design is quite different -- and you might like one better than the other.

Read more