Audi R8 V10 Plus vs Lamborghini Huracan STO — Same V10 DNA, Totally Different Souls in FH6
They share the same 5.2L V10 engine, the same parent company, and the same aluminum space frame. But the R8 V10 Plus is a refined AWD grand tourer while the Huracan STO is a stripped-out RWD track special. In FH6's S1 class, this sibling rivalry reveals two completely different philosophies — comfort and confidence vs raw aggression.
This comparison hits different when you know these two cars are basically cousins. Both use the Lamborghini-designed 5.2L naturally aspirated V10, both sit on VW Group's modular sports car platform, and both are mid-engine. But Audi tuned the R8 to be a car you can daily drive to work and then lap the Nurburgring. Lamborghini took the Huracan, stripped the interior, added a giant wing, made it RWD only, and called it the Super Trofeo Omologata. The result is one car that makes you look like a hero and another that requires you to actually be one.
Audi R8 V10 Plus — The Gentleman's Supercar
610hp V10, quattro AWD, magnetic ride — the supercar you can drive every day.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 8.2 |
| Handling | 7.8 |
| Acceleration | 8.5 |
| Launch | 8.4 |
| Braking | 7.9 |
| PI (Stock) | 825 |
Pros
- quattro AWD makes it usable in all weather conditions
- Comfortable ride quality — doesn't beat you up on long drives
- That V10 sound without the Lamborghini tax
Cons
- Softer suspension means more body roll than the STO
- Understeer on power — safe, but not exciting
- Heavier than the STO by a noticeable margin
Best Events
| Event Type | Rating |
|---|---|
| Road Racing (S1) | S-Tier |
| Street Scene | S-Tier |
| Speed Zones | A-Tier |
Lamborghini Huracan STO — Raging Bull Unleashed
Super Trofeo race car for the road — 631hp, RWD, carbon everything.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 8.5 |
| Handling | 9.2 |
| Acceleration | 8.8 |
| Launch | 8.0 |
| Braking | 9.0 |
| PI (Stock) | 850 |
Pros
- Race-derived aero gives massive downforce, sticks in fast corners
- RWD + lighter weight = sharper turn-in, better rotation
- Braking performance is on another level vs the R8
Cons
- Zero weather protection — wet races are a nightmare
- Stiff ride, unforgiving on bumpy circuits
- Expensive — significantly more CR than the R8
Best Events
| Event Type | Rating |
|---|---|
| Road Racing (S1) | S-Tier |
| Speed Zones | S-Tier |
| Drift Zones | B-Tier |
Head-to-Head
| Spec | Audi R8 V10 Plus | Lamborghini Huracan STO |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Handling | 7.8 | 9.2 |
| Acceleration | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| PI (Stock) | 825 | 850 |
Verdict
The Huracan STO is the faster and more capable track car — no contest. Its aero, weight advantage, and RWD chassis tuning make it a genuine S1 class weapon. But the R8 V10 Plus is the better all-around car — you can race it in the rain, cruise comfortably, and still gap most cars on the road. If you're chasing lap times and leaderboard positions, get the STO. If you want a V10 supercar that works everywhere, all the time, get the R8. The STO is the sharper tool. The R8 is the one you'll actually drive more often. Both have that V10 engine note and honestly, that alone is worth the price of admission.
How to Get Each
Audi R8 V10 Plus: 210,000 CR. One of the best values in S1.
Lamborghini Huracan STO: 350,000 CR. Paying for the badge and the wing.