Akrapovič has joined forces with renowned super sports car and Italian racing specialists Automobili Lamborghini in a new technical partnership that will see the Slovenian company bring its expertise in lightweight materials to a brand that, like Akrapovič, is just as at home on the racetrack as it is on the road.

With more than two decades of experience working with lightweight, durable, high-grade materials, such as titanium and superalloys, Akrapovič is at the forefront of this innovative and specialized technology, making it the ideal partner for Automobili Lamborghini. Many solutions and applications have been developed and cultivated to fruition through Akrapovič’s intense research, design, testing, and production protocols. This dedication has led to the company producing its rear arch for a car, a perfect addition to the new Lamborghini Huracán STO.

Developed in cooperation with Automobili Lamborghini and Akrapovič, the rear arch carrying four-point seatbelts is constructed from high-grade titanium alloys, making it 40% lighter than conventional stainless-steel rear arches – even the screws are titanium to save more weight. With perfect welds, developed from years of Akrapovič’s outstanding hand welders honing their skills, this arch is as beautiful as it is functional. Akrapovič understands the fundamental demands of a true sports car – that it needs to be as light and balanced as possible – and the rear arch has been designed as an integral part through close cooperation between the two companies. Developed using the latest technology, this unique combination of state-of-the-art machinery and attention to detail with manual welding, finished with a sandblasted and coated exterior for a stunning visual impact, makes the arch a thing of beauty that matches the car’s lines and design seamlessly.

With racing experience that is among the greatest in four-wheel motorsport, Automobili Lamborghini has produced the road-homologated super sports car Huracán STO, inspired by its one-make race series with the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO and GT3. The naturally aspirated V10 engine of the Huracán STO with 470 kW (640 hp) and 565 Nm at 6,500 rpm powers the rear wheels, providing breath-taking performance and the full exhilaration and emotion of a racing car. It has been produced with superior aerodynamic efficiency and extensive use of lightweight materials. This is a perfect accompaniment to Akrapovič’s own ethos, and it makes the two companies an ideal pairing.

The Lamborghini Huracán STO was inspired by the racing heritage of Lamborghini Squadra Corse’s one-make race series with the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO, as well as the Huracán GT3 EVO – the three-time winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona and two-time winner of the 12 Hours of Sebring.

Uroš Rosa, Akrapovič d. d. CEO:

“Automobili Lamborghini has a long and illustrious history in sports cars, and their choice to collaborate with Akrapovič to create this rear arch is a great honour. Our expertise in lightweight materials has been applied to this product, and we are very proud of what we have achieved.”

Photos: Automobili Lamborghini, Akrapovič