We Drove A Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato On A Closed Highway

Saying a final goodbye is rarely easy, but it’s an easier pill to swallow when you are blasting down Interstate 95 in a V10 supercar with a police escort. To add some context here, Lamborghini invited CarBuzz to its first Movember-themed event, benefiting and raising awareness for men’s health. I participated with Lamborghini owners and dealers in an event called the “Bull Run,” where over 150 Lamborghini vehicles drove from Fort Lauderdale down to Miami in a massive convoy. And as I mentioned, we had a police escort; who says dreams don’t come true?

Of course, CarBuzz was provided a vehicle to drive in the event: an Arancio Xanto (orange) 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, the last naturally aspirated V10 supercar from the Raging Bull. If there’s a more remarkable way to wave goodbye to an iconic supercar, I can’t think of it.

“Since 2021, we have supported Movember by involving our global dealers and raising awareness about men’s health among our customers. We are extremely proud of this partnership, which allows us to give voice to often under-discussed topics. Through our contribution, we hope to increase awareness on these important issues and that the funds raised over time have helped as many people as possible.” – Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.

Lamborghini Movember Bull Run

Movember, named as a combination of the words “mo” (an Australian term for mustache) and “November,” began in 2003 to raise awareness about men’s health, specifically issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide. The charity organization stresses the importance of prostate and testicular cancer screenings, and suicide prevention. About one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their life, and about 10,000 men per year (1 in 270) develop testicular cancer. Over 49,000 people died by suicide in 2022, which is around one death every 11 minutes in the US alone.

During this month, men are encouraged to grow a mustache, be more physically active, and host events to raise funds. The Lamborghini Bull Run event took a unique angle to raise awareness, putting a mustache decal on the hood of each car, including a special gold mustache on the top donors’ cars. Thus far, this single event has raised over $240,000, and will continue raising money for the month of November. Over 150 cars took part in the event, with models ranging from the Countach 25th Anniversary to the Revuelto and Urus SE.

Goodbye, Huracán

This experience also acted as my first (and last) chance to drive a Huracán Sterrato. The Sterrato is perhaps the most interesting Lamborghini ever built, combining the Huracán supercar with off-road capability. It’s 1.7 inches taller than a standard Huracán thanks to long travel suspension, and up to 1.4 inches wider in the rear with wheel arch flares. Basically, it looks like something a child might design in their dreams, brought to reality. Lamborghini designed this supercar to blast down a dirt track, complete with Bridgestone Dueler AT002 all-terrain tires that can get loose on-command.

It may be the wackiest Huracán ever built, but it still uses the same 5.2-liter V10 heart found in other versions. Here it delivers 602 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque, with an exhaust note that must mimic an angelic trumpet. It wasn’t built purely for straight line speed, but the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission can still dispense a 3.4-second 0-60 mph run with all-wheel-drive.

Lamborghini gives drivers Strada (Street), Sport, and Rally modes that change the level of aggressiveness in the car. Sport wakes up the engine and transmission, while Rally puts the settings into maximum angry mode, locking the DCT into rapid manual shifts. At full tilt, the V10 engine screams with a ferocity that buzzes your eardrums into submission. It’s one of the all-time best sounding engines.

I didn’t get to experience the Sterrato in the environment it was designed for, loose surfaces, but it’s still a compelling supercar on the street. You still get all the sound, fury, and attention of a Lamborghini, but without any of the fear from potholes, curbs, and speed bumps. By getting rid of all the worry, the Sterrato enables you to have more fun on the road, not less.

Sadly, all opportunities to purchase a new Sterrato have long passed, with Lamborghini now prepping to deliver its successor. Only 1,499 were built, and if you could afford the $273,177 starting price ($384,394 as-tested), this could be a once-in-a-lifetime supercar that may never be replicated.

Blasting Down I95

Florida’s I95 is one of the furthest things from a racetrack you can drive on, but it changes drastically with a little help from law enforcement. The Bull Run had us drive approximately 30 miles from Fort Lauderdale to Miami Beach, a drive that could take well over an hour while sitting in traffic. Thankfully, our group of over 150 Lamborghini vehicles had a police escort, which drove ahead of the convoy to shut down sections of I95, typically the express lane.

The police mainly stopped traffic from entering the divided express lane, meaning the convoy could mostly stay moving even though traffic on the main section was at a standstill. Though we did stop a few times, it was a much smoother experience than I95 would typically allow. Right at the express lane ended, I drove past halted traffic, which I expected to be filled with angry bystanders. Some were likely furious that their commute had been postponed by a Lamborghini stampede, others were happily cheering and taking video of the massive lineup of supercars. I95 may not have the corners or gravel necessary to enjoy a car like the Huracán Sterrato, but I can safely say no one has ever enjoyed driving on it more than this.

Stunting In Miami

My time on I95 was rivaled only by our group’s arrival in Miami Beach. The highway blast was exchanged for slow speed traffic, an inevitability in Miami even with a police escort. The speeds were lower, but the enjoyment factor only skyrocketed. Spectators on the local roads were shocked at over 150 Lamborghini cars parading past them, revving their V8, V10, and V12 engines as they passed.

I quickly learned the best way to drop the Huracán into neutral as pedestrians egged the group to rev their engines for their cameras. Pulling both paddle shifters takes the car out of gear, allowing the V10 to rev freely, but hitting the limiter for too long or too frequently causes the car to enter a safety mode that briefly prevents the engine going above a certain RPM. Eventually, I became better at timing my pokes at the throttle to give the people what they demanded, a healthy dosage of V10 wail.

The Next Chapter Is Coming

When we arrived at the final destination in Miami Beach, there were several surprises in store, including the all-new 2025 Lamborghini Temerario on display, fresh off its debut at Monterey Car Week. This is the supercar that will replace the Huracán after more than a decade on sale. On paper, the Temerario looks like Lamborghini caving into the pressures of global emissions regulations, shunning the V10 in favor of a downsized twin-turbocharged V8 with hybridization.

For any other brand, this might be seen as a disastrous move, but Lamborghini has clearly thought it through. Not only is the V8 more powerful with 789 hp and 528 lb-ft, but it also revs to 10,000 rpm, which is higher than the V10. The Temerario also boasts a more modern and spacious cabin, which should encourage owners to drive their supercars more frequently.

I will deeply miss the V10 engine, and the huge role it played in my love for cars. From the first time I ever heard a Gallardo at full tilt, to seeing Iron Man drive an Audi R8, and finally getting to review a Huracán Technica after being in the automotive media for nearly a decade, the V10 will hold a special place in my heart, possibly as my favorite engine of all time. Will the Temerario and its V8 be able to fill that gaping hole in my heart? Solo il tempo potrà dirlo (only time will tell).