---
title: "New Lamborghini Huracan Evo Rear-Wheel Drive Returns to the Raging Bull’s Roots"
description: "The exotic ditches its heavy all-wheel-drive system and retains a 200-plus-mph top speed."
date: "2020-01-04"
modified: "2020-01-04"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Constantine"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chris-constantine"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/31717/new-lamborghini-huracan-evo-rear-wheel-drive-returns-to-the-raging-bulls-roots"
categories:
  - "Lamborghini News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
  - "Racing"
tags:
  - "Huracán"
  - "Lamborghini"
  - "Supercar"
---

# New Lamborghini Huracan Evo Rear-Wheel Drive Returns to the Raging Bull’s Roots

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A new Huracan has been added to Lamborghini's bullpen. The supercar manufacturer has [announced](<https://media.lamborghini.com/english/latest-news/all/new-lamborghini-hurac-n-evo-rear-wheel-drive--the-driver-in-total-control-of-sheer-driving-fun/s/93171e07-a80f-405f-b5ed-ffb1ca4bddf3>) that the [Huracan Evo](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/28535/hot-laps-and-delusions-of-grandeur-in-the-2020-lamborghini-huracan-evo>), its facelifted and more livable variant, is getting a rear-wheel-drive version like Lambos of old and promises that this will be the purest-driving Huracan yet.

The Huracan Evo Rear-Wheel Drive immediately distinguishes itself from its all-wheel driven sister with massive front air intakes separating themselves from the rest of the grille. A subtle front splitter and rear diffuser design change complement the new look as well.

Behind the cockpit lies the same naturally aspirated, 5.2-liter V-10 found in its twin, although output is down to 610 horsepower. Still, the Evo RWD weighs 3,062 pounds dry—72 pounds lighter than the AWD variant. It still features a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which aids the car in getting from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.3 seconds and achieving a top speed of 202 mph.

![message-editor%2F1578177567237-554574.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1578177567237-554574.jpg>)
*Lamborghini*

![message-editor%2F1578177541546-554572.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1578177541546-554572.jpg>)
*Lamborghini*

![message-editor%2F1578177583432-554576.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1578177583432-554576.jpg>)
*Lamborghini*

![message-editor%2F1578177532296-554571.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1578177532296-554571.jpg>)
*Lamborghini*

![message-editor%2F1578177554532-554573.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1578177554532-554573.jpg>)
*Lamborghini*

![message-editor%2F1578177575359-554575.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1578177575359-554575.jpg>)
*Lamborghini*

The Evo RWD introduces Lamborghini's Performance Traction Control System (P-TCS), which differentiates itself from standard TCS by reducing torque delivery incrementally when traction is lost rather than cutting it immediately. This assures that [stability won't be upset](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/31491/showboating-hot-rodder-flips-40s-ford-coupe-while-leaving-pri-2019-car-show>) in the event that power needs to be suddenly cut. This all depends on the driving mode; the system is fully engaged in Strada mode to allow safe driving in any condition, while Sport mode allows more wheel spin for easy drifting, and Corsa is a hybrid of the two optimized for track driving. Combined with the Evo's rear-wheel steering, which has been left intact, the Huracan is as confident as ever when entering and exiting tricky corners.

“The Huracan Evo rear-wheel-drive puts the car in the driver’s hands: the driving experience is delivered by the hardware," said Lamborghini CEO and chairman Stefano Domenicali. "This car reminds the driver of Lamborghini’s pure engineering origins: the driver is at the center of the Huracan Evo RWD’s performance, with unfiltered feedback and an emotive and more engaging driving experience controlled by the pilot."

![message-editor%2F1578177339084-554679\_v2.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1578177339084-554679_v2.jpg>)
**Lamborghini**

Starting at $208,571, the Huracan Evo Rear-Wheel Drive is now the cheapest car in the current Huracan stable, replacing the outgoing [Huracan LP-580-2](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/29333/why-is-there-a-2019-lamborghini-huracan-lp580-2-at-a-hyundai-dealership-in-missouri>) in more ways than one. Deliveries start this spring, just in time for driving season.

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