The automotive industry as a whole is in a period of fast and unavoidable change. How else to explain the fact that Dodge, the builder of the Demon, is cancelling its SRT program or that a Tesla four-door can cruise down to the drag strip and challenge legit supercars? In some ways, all the shifts towards electrification, hybridization, and forced induction make it all the more impressive that Lamborghini has retained two different naturally aspirated engines in its Huracan and Aventador supercars. But with the end quickly approaching, perhaps there's no better way to celebrate these two holdouts than by pitting an Aventador SVJ against a Huracan Performante Spyder in a quick drag race (with a cameo by Porsche at the end to remind everyone what twin turbos can do).
Naturally Aspirated V10 And Naturally Aspirated V12
This YouTube clip comes courtesy of 888MF Productions and features two of the greatest sounding engines on the market today. The Huracan Performante's crackling 5.2-liter V10, shared with the similar all-wheel-drive Audi R8 supercar, that produces an impressive 631 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic routes power to all four wheels, though Lamborghini still managed to keep the curb weight down around 3,300 pounds.
The Aventador's Big V12
The big brother in this sibling rivalry is undoubtedly the Aventador SVJ, which boasts a 6.5-liter V12 pumping 759 horses also through a seven-speed gearbox. But the SVJ also weighs closer to 4,000 pounds, though that doesn't stop Lambo from claiming it can sprint to 60 miles per hour in only 2.8 seconds, as compared to the Huracan Performante's 3.1-second time.
Porsche Turbo Takes On The Italian Supercars
With launch control on, the Performante is able to get a step off the line against its big brother because the Aventador suffered a faulty oxygen sensor that prevented its launch control from engaging. The next race is more evenly matched without the electronics, however. As a little bonus at the end of the clip, a Porsche Turbo S Cabriolet shows up. Because the race simply wouldn't be fair given the low-end torque advantage, 888MF lines the Lambos up a car length ahead. Watch the video to see whether Porsche's turbocharged advantage can make up for the gap (not to mention a passenger riding along for the fun).
Sources: youtube.com and lamborghini.com.