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I think more STO’s will be produced… seems to be a longer run.. perf was like a year and a half. The STO is 21,22 and some 23’s
I think there will be more STO then Técnicas as well if they only run the técnicas in 23.. we shall see

Lamborghini always said the car would run into 2023. It’s no surprise that they want to make as many of this high margin variant as possible.

 

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As good as the Huracan is, they made a lot of them with many different variants. Not to mention the basic platform and engine are shared with the R8 which will hurt its ability to enter collector grade territory (at least in our lifetime).

I’d stick to V12 models if collectibility is important to you. At least the chassis and engines are bespoke to the brand - as well having the signature scissor doors.

 

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STO's are running in to 23 because they haven't been able to get the materials to build them all. For example mine has all of the exterior carbon and I was told it delayed my build about 6 months.

Early marketing material stated the STO would run into 2023.

 

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I wish I had more room, I would love to add a Murci, Diablo and and AV SV. Next year might be a good time to go shopping.

Don’t forget a Countach

 

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Do you have an SE? Is that yours? If so very Nice!

I do! Thanks for the compliment.

 

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That is awesome!!! I do Want a Diablo.. one of my good friends has a 99…. It’s pretty perfect.

The 80’s and 90’s delivered us some pretty special cars. I’ve taken more notice of that era lately as the regulators are working hard to suck the fun out of the industry.

 

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This will put the STO just under 2000 units total. They are at around 1700 produced so far

Curious, where did you get the 1,700 unit figure from?

 

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At its heart, the Tecnica is another Huracan variant with new sheet metal that, following the Sian, reveals the new corporate ‘face’ (front end) to be seen on the A and H replacements. There is nothing really mechanically different to make it truly stand out from past variants and become inherently more collectible. I think the STO could have been ‘the’ collectible Huracan if it was limited to say 1,000 units and had a thoroughly updated engine through increased displacement or other exotic internals.

 

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Also, the collectible modern Porsches are the ones that follow that recipe. 997 GT3 RS 4.0, 997 GT2 RS, 911 R, 992 Sport Classic etc.

 

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The Tecnica is more like the STO than people think. The difference is the STO is stripped down to the core and the Tecnica can be driven everyday comfortably. I’ve driven both and they are very much alike except at higher speeds an the STO’s carbon wing keeps it well planted while the Tecnica wants to get wild and fun (it’s very well planted as well). I am confident that people will love the Tecnica once they realize how fun it is considering the STO is for the track mainly.

Tecnica Direct Steering like STO

Most people talking about the Tecnica not being any different more than likely have not driven the 610-2 which I owned or the 640-4 which I also owned; drove an STO and Tecnica on a race track. If you have then you will know exactly what I’m talking about. All of these cars drive and handle very different. If all you do is drive your cars on public roads then you will never experience or understand the difference and tunes of these machines.

Everything except the doors and roof of the STO are made from carbon fibre. Not sure what the bodywork material is on the Tecnica but I’m going to assume it’s the more traditional aluminum and plastic. Perhaps I’m wrong?

The STO also uses very expensive CCM-R brakes. I believe the Tecnica uses standard ceramic brakes.

This is why I suggested that the STO would have been the appropriate base for a limited edition. They went the extra mile with the bodywork and chassis but stopped short at the powertrain (not that it isn’t a great system, but it’s mostly carry over).

 

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Where did the May 2024 date come from?

 

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The person head of allocations at my dealership told me himself. I’m sure if you ask around to some VIPs they will get the same information.

Ok. I’ve read that the new car will be revealed in 2024 so I assumed first deliveries would occur in 2025. That’s a long gap to not be producing any cars in the Huracan range.

 

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I think the Sterrato should have been limited to 500 units (and Porsche Dakar to 1,000) to have had a proper chance of being collectible. Racing pedigree would also have helped. I personally believe that Lamborghini and Porsche would struggle to sell them all in a normal market (ie. when a customer could more easily order a regular 911 or Huracan).

Anecdotally, none of my collector friends have expressed interest in either car so I use that as a sort of mini-barometer of the broader collector market’s reception of them.

 

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Well there's only 400 coming to the US which in my opinion is limited. Plus it's the only number limited H variant and last NA V10. Big deal for someone that collects modern Lambos.

And maybe your collector friends couldn't get an alloction. It's like all the people bad mouthing the Dakar on rennlist but I bet if they got an alloction they would be all over it.

400 in the US would be limited if not for the fact that the Sterrato (and Dakar) have relatively limited appeal.

I don’t think any of my collector friends even tried to get an allocation for either car. I’m certain they would have been able to get a Dakar if they had asked. I can’t speak for their chances on the Sterrato although I was offered one despite only ever buying one new Lambo. It doesn’t appear to be a hard car to secure despite being limited which I think is rather telling.

 

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LOL, limited appeal? It's sold out so hmm I don't know about "limited appeal" and dealers have a waitlist. And who do you deal with at GT ? Last I spoke with Victoria and Mario there wasn't a single allocation available and I was told they're receiving 5 cars maybe 7 in total.

Per my earlier message, I said that I think they (and Porsche) would struggle to sell these models if it was a normal market. It would be interesting to know what proportion of customers are buying these to flip vs actually use. I think a more honest indication of true desirability will be known once these cars hit the secondary market. People are reflexively buying whatever they can get their hands on now, especially limited editions regardless if they actually like the car.

I was asked in October if I wanted one and it was mentioned that they were only getting a few. I guess they weren’t sold out by that point.