I have a significant concern regarding the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. While I understand its creation, its appeal, and its superiority over a conventional Huracan, what perplexes me is its initial high price tag. Despite its limited availability, this niche product, on paper, appears slower than its less expensive counterparts.
Initially introduced as an off-road concept, the Sterrato shares similarities with the Huracan Evo in terms of its underpinnings but boasts additional ground clearance and unique features such as wide-body fender flares and special tires.
Mass-produced in late 2022, the production Sterrato offers increased ground clearance, revamped suspension, widened tracks, LED lights on the front bumper, underbody sills, and a bespoke Rally mode for optimized all-wheel drive performance on various terrains.
The particular Sterrato under discussion is finished in Rosso Mars and has 251 miles on the odometer, originally priced at $304,972. However, it failed to sell at auction, with the highest bid reaching only $285,000. The dealership decided to hold onto the car for the time being. In my opinion, the top bid was reasonable, but ultimately, it’s subjective.
Under the hood, it houses a 5.2-liter V10 engine producing 602 horsepower, sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. What are your thoughts? Should the dealership have accepted the $285,000 bid for this low-mileage Sterrato, or was it reasonable for them to hold out for more?