2015 Mansory Lamborghini Huracan Torofeo
A radical, new interpretation of the Lamborghini Huracán is the
latest development from the premium manufacturer MANSORY. Referring back
to the Spanish “Toro” meaning bull and the Super Trofeo Motorsports
Range, MANSORY have christened the sports car TOROFEO. Radical changes
have been made to the body, engine and interior, making the “little”
Lambo a real MANSORY car.
And as you would expect from MANSORY, they didn’t hold back in
their use of carbon fibre. Where Lamborghini thought they had maximised
the use of carbonfibre, MANSORY have added an extra touch based on their
core competency. No other company in the market is as closely linked to
the use of carbon fibre as MANSORY. These specialists manufacture and
process this ultra-light, extremely strong material taken from the world
of motorsport in their own in-house autoclaves, which means they don’t
have to rely on suppliers. This gives them complete freedom in the
scope, fit and design of components.
The best proof of this can be seen in the completely newly
designed carbon fibre body. There are new highlights both in terms of
appearance and engineering. For example, the striking air intakes in the
new front apron optimise the flow of fresh air to the cooler. Alongside
the specially developed front lip, this leads to enhanced downforce for
better road holding at the limits of performance. New, particularly the
bright daytime running lights in a crystal design, which also deliver
something extra in terms of passive safety.
From the side, the striking side skirts, the newly designed mirror
housings and the enhanced wheel arches bear the unmistakable MANSORY
hallmark. At the front, the body is 30 millimetres wider, and a proud 40
millimetres at the back. Function and appearance go hand in hand here
too. Not only are the new carbon fibre components lighter than their
standard equivalents, they also channel fresh air to both the engine
under the new finned safety glass bonnet and the rear braking system.
The vigorous rear spoiler and the diffuser built into the new rear apron
are responsible for the perfect channelling of the flow of air under
the car.
All of these technical enhancements were needed, as the TOROFEO
significantly surpasses the performance results of the standard Huracán.
In fact, MANSORY have rebuilt the 5.2 litre capacity V10 engine.
Kourosh Mansory’s team have installed pistons, connecting rods,
bearings, camshafts, a water-cooled intercooler and an entire fuel
system, and they have also built-in two bearing-mounted MANSORY
turbochargers. This means the TOROFEO has a completely newly aligned
exhaust system from the engine to the stainless steel tailpipes in the
rear apron. The result of this extensive conversion process is an
increase in performance which even demanding connoisseurs would not have
expected: MANSORY have driven peak power up to an incredible 1.250 hp
(919 kW) at 8.250 rpm (Series: 610 hp at 8.250 rpm). The engineering
division have to limit maximum torque electronically at 1.000 Newton
metres. The four wheel drive sports car takes a mere 2,7 seconds to race
from 0 to 100 km/h and only stops accelerating beyond 340 km/h.
To transmit the power generated by the completely re-worked V10
cylinder to the road, MANSORY have placed their faith in forged alloy
wheels size 9x20 and 12.5x21 inch with tyres 245/30ZR20 at the front and
325/25ZR21 at the back. It goes without saying that MANSORY have
carried out the interior work in their own in-house saddlery. As with
the aerodynamics components, the enhancements to performance and the
wheels, MANSORY only thinks in superlatives when it comes to the
interior refinements. The leather alone combines properties which
normally demand compromise, as it is extremely durable, yet as supple as
a leather glove, The leather and Alcantara covered seats and the
dashboard harmonise wonderfully with the new sports airbag steering
wheel, the aluminium foot pedals and the countless carbon fibre
applications.
The newly positioned starter button presents one of the technical
highlights of the interior. In the style of an aircraft cockpit switch
MANSORY has relocated this red switch from the centre console to the
roof lining. You will find more information about the exclusive
programme for Lamborghini on the www.mansory.com website
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