Summing up the Huracan Tecnica into a single word leaves us tempted to just say, “Scary.” Sending 631 horses to the rear wheels is a recipe for excitement, which is further enhanced by the rear-steering. This is not a large car, but turning the rear wheels helps it shrink down further through corners. The steering is razor sharp with immediate feedback in all modes, and it’s easy to feel what is happening to the front tires through the wheel.
That being said, the rear wheels can suddenly lose grip unexpectedly, so remain alert at all times while driving this car. We noticed the back end step out two times: once during spirited driving and the other early in the morning when the Bridgestone Potenza tires weren’t up to temperature. Though the grip loss feels sudden, it’s fairly easy to catch with enough driver skill. All-wheel-drive would make for a less scary driving experience, but it would also take away from the Tecnica’s purity.
The ride, while firm, doesn’t jolt occupants over normal roads, assuming you leave it in Strada (Street) mode. Entering Sport or Corsa (Track) mode stiffens the suspension to punishing levels that aren’t pleasant on the road. We found ourselves wishing for a customizable driving mode that would allow the suspension to remain in its softest setting while sharpening up everything else.