{"id":897697,"date":"2026-08-05T10:49:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T10:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=897697"},"modified":"2026-08-05T10:49:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T10:49:59","slug":"drag-race-maserati-gt2-stradale-takes-on-lamborghini-huracan-sto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/drag-race-maserati-gt2-stradale-takes-on-lamborghini-huracan-sto\/","title":{"rendered":"DRAG RACE: Maserati GT2 Stradale Takes on Lamborghini Hurac\u00e1n STO"},"content":{"rendered":"

The latest installment of carwow<\/a>\u2019s drag race series pits two of Italy\u2019s most focused road-legal track machines against each other: the Maserati GT2 Stradale and the Lamborghini Hurac\u00e1n STO. While both are engineered with circuit performance in mind, their contrasting powertrains and personalities make for a fascinating quarter-mile showdown.<\/p>\n

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The Maserati GT2 Stradale<\/a> draws inspiration from the brand\u2019s GT2 racing program and is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 producing 640 horsepower and 720 Nm of torque. Power is delivered exclusively to the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, while the lightweight coupe tips the scales at approximately 1,475 kg. On paper, its substantial torque advantage promises explosive acceleration once boost arrives.<\/p>\n

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Facing it is Lamborghini\u2019s Hurac\u00e1n STO<\/a>, a road-going machine derived from the marque\u2019s Super Trofeo race car. Its naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 also develops 640 horsepower, although torque peaks at 565 Nm. The STO counters its lower torque output with a lighter 1,436-kg curb weight, razor-sharp throttle response, and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox driving the rear wheels.<\/p>\n

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On paper, the contest is incredibly close. The GT2 Stradale boasts a significant torque advantage, while the Hurac\u00e1n STO counters with a lighter curb weight and razor-sharp throttle response. With both supercars packing 640 horsepower, lightweight construction, and motorsport-derived engineering, the stage is set for an exhilarating quarter-mile battle. Will the Maserati’s turbocharged punch prove decisive, or can the Lamborghini’s lighter weight and naturally aspirated V10 secure the victory? There’s only one way to find out.<\/p>\n