Lamborghini's Huracan supercar just got meaner, lighter and cheaper

This week, Lamborghini introduced its new Huracán LP 580-2 at the 2015 LA Auto Show. The latest addition to the Lamborghini family is not a completely new car, but rather variant of the company's Huracán LP 610-4 supercar. The biggest change Lamborghini made with the LP 580-2 is the elimination of the Huracán's all-wheel-drive system. In its place, is a good old fashioned rear-wheel-drive setup.

Rear-wheel drive is favored by auto enthusiasts. It's not as sure-footed as AWD, but that's where the appeal comes in. A RWD car can be lighter than AWD, and the driving dynamics are edgier and more unpredictable. Plus, Lambo's biggest competitor, Ferrari, does RWD with its rival, though outgoing, 458 mid-engine sports car, soon to be succeeded by the 488.

"The rear-wheel drive model fits perfectly into our Huracán family, appealing to those wanting an even more intense driving experience, or who currently drive other rear-wheel- drive marques and aspire to driving a Lamborghini, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann said in a statement. "This is the purest expression of a Lamborghini to date, with class-leading technological refinements. It is a serious car for serious drivers: it is maximum driving fun."