Lamborghini, off-road insights: the courage to break the mold

C of Copenhagen. Where the chef Mattia Risaliti held a masterclass on how to prepare noodles: yes, homemade pasta, in Scandinavia. C of courage, the fundamental ingredient to consciously exit from schemes, following the voice of instinct. C of consistencybecause going beyond certain boundaries that seemed insurmountable doesn’t necessarily mean betray your DNA. Indeed, the magic formula lies in surprising, remaining oneself: in other words, don’t get lost in the transformation, keep on recognize each other – and be recognized – within the change.

As I roll out the dough, partly with a rolling pin and partly with the machine, I take a sneak peek the profile of the Huracán Sterrato, parked a few meters from me. It is in all respects one Lamborghinisdespite a series of design features that allow it to go hard off-road: «First of all the higher ground clearance“, explains Luke Pacini, Head of R&D Strategy & Projects Coordination, during the static presentation of the car. “Then some bodywork reinforcements like the Robustos wheel arch and the underbody protection aluminum front”.

I shake off the flour and curiously approach the showy snorkel on the rear bonnet: «It becomes indispensable when they face each other dusty paths» adds the Lambo engineer. «It is used to feed with clean Air the engine”. Which is the famous 5.2 liter naturally aspirated V10, capable of unleashing 610 HP and 560 Nm of torque, guaranteeing a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. And if, between one stone and another, a tire gets punctured? There are Bridgestone tyres, designed ad hoc for this car, which guarantee 80km range at 80km/h in case of puncture.

There want to try it is a lot, but you have to wait a little longer since the Dirt road – which will close the life cycle of the current generation of Huracan and will be limited to 1499 specimens – is now entering production (February 2023). In Denmark, therefore, I get behind the wheel of one Urusthe super SUV that has been pushing for the past four years sales volumes del Toro to levels never reached before. In 2022, the company set a new absolute record with 9233 cars delivered, including 5367 Urus (which is the best-selling model in the history of the brand in the shortest amount of time).

«Continue ours growth and development trends“, he said Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, which doubled the production site of Sant’Agata Bolognese (now 160,000 m2) and hired beyond 700 new people with permanent contract. “This shows that our leadership is solid and our winning picks». Try one Urus Performant is the closing of the circle: its 666 horsepower twin-turbo V8 engine, in fact, it roars but does not frighten. Responsive and easy to handle even on rough terrain, it accompanies me from Copenhagen to the north coast of the country.

I pass by Frederiksborg Castlearrival at the port of HelsingorI take a ferry to Sweden and end my loop crossing the spectacular bridge Oresundwhich connects Malmo to the Danish capital. As the light grows dimmer at sunset, I also take turns driving one STO and of one Technique. Different from the Urus, of course. Different from the Sterrato, I imagine. But I have the clear impression that there is a red thread that binds them all together. It’s a strange feeling, because although everyone has one’s well-defined character, it is as if it is perceived a common soul.

Primarily authenticbecause Taurus supercars are unique pieces, result of scrupulous attention e inexhaustible care, just like the creations of chef Risaliti. Then unexpectedtestifying to a natural predisposition to look ahead, projecting itself into the future and imagining something that isn’t there yet. In the end bravebecause it is often necessary to obtain results never seen before go into in uncharted territories. AND reshape them on your profile, to seize the opportunity: Lamborghini values, for off-road insights.

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