Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato bows with off-roader charms

Mere two weeks after the debut of the Porsche 911 Dakar, the German rally racer finally gets worthy competition from the long-awaited Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato.

It goes without saying that the Italian supercar is not anywhere near a dedicated off-roader, but its newest version can at least traverse country and dirt roads at decent speeds. To that end, it comes equipped with adaptive shock absorbers and offers 44 mm (1.7 inches) of extra ride height. The track has been widened both at the front and at the back, and new Bridgestone Dueler AT002 tires support limited run-flat functionality.

Power for the super-off-roader comes from a 5.2-liter V10 rated at 610 PS (602 hp / 449 kW) and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque. A seven-speed semi-auto transmission sends the torque to both axles. The driver gets a new drive mode called Rally. The standard sprint time is 3.4 seconds, and the top speed lies at 260 km/h (161 mph).

You will instantly recognize the Sterrato by its rugged body kit, aluminum underchassis guards, auxiliary lighting and roof rails. The interior is largely wrapped in Alcantara.

Only 1,499 units will be made starting in February 2023.