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Tuned Lamborghini Urus Identifies as an STO, Looks Sportier Than the Performante

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Photo: Instagram | vorsteiner
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Given the ridiculous amount of renderings that we've covered these past few months, we know what you're probably thinking: not another CGI set. But it's not, as, despite the lively looks, this Lamborghini Urus is as real as they come.
Shared by Vorsteiner on social media last weekend, it immediately stands out next to the usual batch of super crossovers made at Sant'Agata Bolognese due to the very special exterior look. It mixes a lovely hue of bright blue with what appears to be a satin touch, and it has black on the hood, roof, side skirts, mirror casings, fenders, and other elements.

Mind you, at a second glance, some of that apparent black trim sports a carbon look because this is, after all, a very sporty model. The brake calipers have an orange finish, and this Lamborghini Urus rides on a different set of alloys. These were signed by the American tuner that has a very German name, and they feature a Y-spoke pattern, thus staying true to the original wheels that the punchy high-rider comes with straight from the factory.

If this looks like a very familiar makeover, you're certainly right, as we recently saw a Lamborghini Huracan STO dressed in similar attire. Like the super crossover, the blue-blooded machine came with a light blue finish, a few orange accents, and the usual black trim, including a host of carbon fiber. We covered that particular build in mid-July, and rather interesting, it was also made famous by Vorsteiner, which took to social media to highlight its special nature.

Now, we are not exactly fans of the Lamborghini Urus (okay, I'm not!), but we've got to admit that this one is very sexy. It's hard to tell the exact configuration, but our money would be on the Performante. If we are right, then this super crossover, which faces rivalry from models such as the Ferrari Purosangue, Aston Martin DBX 707, and Bentley Bentayga Speed, features a few key upgrades over the Urus S, including improved aero, some chassis tweaks, and reduced weight.

With a curb weight of 2,150 kilograms (4,740 pounds), the Lamborghini Urus Performante needs just 3.3 seconds from 0 to 100 kph (0 to 62 mph), aided by the devilish 666 ps (657 hp/490 kW) produced by the engine at 6,000 rpm. The twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 develops 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque and can be revved up to 6,800 rpm. The Italian exotic car maker claims it will hit 200 kph (124 mph) in 11.5 seconds en route to a top speed of 306 kph (190 mph).

So, is this the kind of build that you could support, or would you keep your Urus (if you had one) stock?

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About the author: Cristian Gnaticov
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After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s.
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