We Road Tested The Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato 💨

[Hypedrive] March 15, 2024 Weekly Digest 🧐 2024 Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato: Where Does It Really Belong? TLDR: The Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato blends off-road features with on-road luxury, presenting a niche supercar that questions its own practicality and audience despite its impressive performance and unique design.⁠Why It Matters: We road tested the 2024 Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, an off-road supercar with a striking matte green exterior, aggressive stance, and notable off-road features, yet ironically, it comes with a restriction against off-road driving. The vehicle impresses with its appearance and performance, sporting a 5.2L V10 engine, but its luxurious Alcantara interior and certain impracticalities, like its decreased rear visibility due to an air intake snorkel, present contradictions to its off-road premise. On-road, it delivers the expected Lamborghini exhilaration, despite noise from its all-terrain tires and other minor disappointments. ⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ‍💥 Porsche Introduces the Ultra-High Performance Taycan Turbo GT TLDR: The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT emerges as Porsche's most potent production car, featuring groundbreaking electric performance and an optional Weissach Package for optimal track capability, blending luxury with unparalleled speed and agility.⁠⁠Why It Matters: Porsche has launched the Taycan Turbo GT, setting a new benchmark as its most powerful production vehicle ever, surpassing all 911 models and the 918 hypercar. This top-tier EV sedan boasts an astonishing 1,092 hp and 988 lb-ft of torque, achieving 0-60 mph in just 2.2 seconds, thanks to innovative features like a 900-amp power inverter and an "Attack Mode" for extra power during overtakes.⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Mercedes-AMG Unveils All New E 53 HYBRID: Capable of 604 HP TLDR: The 2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID emerges as a high-performance plug-in hybrid, offering a mix of power, efficiency, and luxury with up to 604 hp, advanced driving dynamics, and an exclusive "Edition 1" model for a truly unique offering.⁠⁠⁠⁠Why It Matters: Mercedes-AMG has introduced the 2025 E 53 HYBRID, a plug-in hybrid vehicle combining performance and efficiency with a total output of up to 604 hp, thanks to its AMG-enhanced 3.0L inline six-cylinder turbo engine and a high-performance electric motor. This luxury sedan accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds and supports electric driving up to 87 mph, equipped with a 28.6 kWh battery for substantial electric range and fast charging capabilities.⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ⚡️ Porsche To Electrify the 911 With Newly Announced Hybrid Model TLDR: Porsche is set to launch a hybrid version of the 911 in early summer 2024, demonstrating its commitment to blending high performance with environmental stewardship, and continuing its tradition of pioneering advancements in sports car technology.⁠⁠Why It Matters: Porsche has officially announced the introduction of a hybrid version of its iconic 911 model, set to debut in early summer 2024. This move aligns with Porsche's strategy to combine superior performance with environmental sustainability. Although specific details about the hybrid drive system remain under wraps, it is anticipated to feature a high-performance hybrid configuration, possibly integrating electric power at the front axle with a traditional combustion engine at the rear, leveraging motorsport-derived technology. ⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🇯🇵 BMW M3 MT Final Edition: Last of Its Kind for the Japanese Market TLDR: The BMW M3 MT Final Edition, limited to 150 units for Japan, bids farewell to manual transmissions in the M3 lineup, celebrating the model's racing legacy and 35th anniversary with special design cues and high-performance features.⁠Why It Matters: BMW Japan has introduced the M3 MT Final Edition, for the Japanese market, as a tribute to the legacy of manual transmission M3s and the model's 35th anniversary of its first German Touring Car Championship victory. Limited to only 150 units, this special edition features distinctive gold-painted wheels and red seat accents, echoing the design of Roberto Lavalier's winning race car. This final manual variant represents a significant farewell to a beloved era of BMW's performance cars, offering a high-performance model suited for both track and daily driving. ⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hypebeast] [Download the Hypebeast App]( On iOS & Android Devices [hypebeast instagram]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Manage Subscriptions]( Policy]( You are subscribed to Hypebeast’s marketing emails with the address: {EMAIL} Contact [subscription@hypebeast.com](mailto: subscription@hypebeast.com) for assistance on any enquiries. 2023 Hypebeast Limited. All Rights Reserved Hypebeast, 40/F, Cable TV Tower, No.9 Hoi Shing Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong