The Lamborghini Huracan STO boasts an extraordinary high-performance brake system, meticulously designed to meet the demands of track racing while ensuring safety and efficiency. Based on the Lamborghini webpage on its new braking system (Lamborghini, 2021), it features state-of-the-art carbon-ceramic discs that resist overheating and maintain an impressive lightweight profile. These discs are constructed from a single piece of aluminum, enhancing their strength and effectiveness, and resulting in impeccable stopping power even during the most intense racing scenarios.
According to a review of the car done by local motoring media, Torque (Lam et al., 2021), the Huracán STO features a brake disc with dimensions of 390mm together with a six-piston caliper and 360mm together with a four-piston caliper installed at the front and rear wheel respectively. Moreover, the brake pads have been specifically engineered to excel under extreme conditions, catering to the rapid deceleration requirements and high speeds associated with track racing.
According to another review done by Yanko Design (Lyon, 2021), Huracan's braking systems also have a new front cooling duct designed to cool off the discs and calipers of the brake systems during intense track sessions efficiently.
According to the webpage from Lamborghini (Lamborghini, n.d.), the collaboration between these high-performance brakes and the car's onboard computer system underscores Lamborghini's commitment to safety and performance. This synergy ensures drivers can confidently navigate high-speed corners without the risk of spinouts, delivering an optimal track racing experience.
The Lamborghini Huracan STO's brake system represents a masterful fusion of technology and engineering, offering track racing enthusiasts an excellent combination of precision, durability, and safety. Lamborghini's unwavering commitment to excellence is vividly showcased in this high-performance braking system, setting a new standard for the automotive industry.
References:
Lamborghini. (2021, October 5). Huracan STO: New CCM-R Braking System. Lamborghini.com. https://www.lamborghini.com/en-en/news/huracan-sto-new-ccm-r-braking-system
Lamborghini. (n.d.). Racetrack to road: the new Lamborghini Huracan STO. https://preview.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/lamb/DocumentAssets/572482_v2.pdf
Lyon, P. (2021, November 8). 2021 Lamborghini Huracán STO Review. Yanko Design. https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/11/08/lamborghini-huracan-sto-review/
Lam, A., Chan, D., & Ming, F. (2021, December 25). Lamborghini Huracán STO review: A breed apart. Torque.
https://www.torque.com.sg/reviews/lamborghini-huracan-sto-review-a-breed-apart/
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