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Trademark Filings Reveal What Could Be Lamborghini Huracán’s Last Hurrah

February 28, 2024 David

Summary

The rumored Huracan STJ could also be a beefier monitor beast in comparison with the STO, paying homage to previous racing fashions.
The ‘J’ suffix in STJ probably stands for ‘Jota’ as utilized by Lamborghini on track-focused fashions up to now.
Huracan STO with its V-10 engine and luxurious touches was designed for velocity whereas offering a snug experience.

The headfirst leap into the electrical automobile revolution is the largest upheaval within the historical past of the auto business and the sunsetting of the interior combustion engine has automakers calling “last round” for a lot of of their fashions.

Lamborghini is not any totally different and on the cusp of an anticipated farewell to its Huracan with its highly effective V-10, our sister website CarBuzz has unearthed info confirming Trademark docs for the Huracan STJ and STJ names filed with the European Intellectual Property Office on February 27, 2024. An official emblem was additionally included in these filings.

In order to provide the newest and correct data attainable, the info used to compile this text was sourced from the European Union Intellectual Property Office. The render just isn’t an official picture from Lamborghini and is just for illustration functions.

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Huracan STJ Name And Logo Leak And Significance Of The ‘J’ Suffix For Lamborghini

European Union Intellectual Property Office

While no official announcement has been made by the Italian automotive producer, sleuthing has solely divulged the Huracan STJ name and logo in a relatively vague but all-encompassing usage through two trademark filings. But hypothesis runs rampant, and ideas are that the Huracan STJ might launch as a Huracan STO gone HAM, a beefier, greater brother to the V-10-powered Super Trofeo Omologata (STO) with Herculean horsepower, meant for monitor life solely. A daring perception when the Huracan STO is already a track-born, street-legal super-sports automotive.

As for what STJ might stand for, and what the suffix ‘J’ signifies, it’s derived from the Spanish and stands for ‘Jota’. Lamborghini throughout history has used it on track-focused models up to now such because the Miura Jota, the Diablo Jota, and extra lately, the Aventador SVJ. This rumored track-bred Lambo might be the Huracan Super Trofeo Jota.

Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato Vs. Porsche 911 Dakar: Which Is Faster?

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Huracan STO’s V-10 Is Track Ready With A 3.0-Second Zero To 60 MPH

Lamborghini Huracan STO on track — Lamborghini

While Lambo’s Huracan STO was designed for efficiency, it was nonetheless thoughtfully created as the driving force. Its inside titanium rollbar and four-point seatbelts had been counter-balanced with high-quality issues comparable to carbon fiber, and Alcantara finishes. It might run like a racer whereas feeling like a luxurious.

Huracan STO Performance Specs

Engine	V10, 90° Multi Point Injection + Direct Stratified Injection
Displacement	317.57 cubic-inch
Bore X Stroke	3.33 x 3.65 in
Compression	12.7:1
Horsepower	630 Horsepower
Torque	417 Pound-Feet
Top Speed	192 MPH
0-62 MPH	3.0 Seconds
0-124 MPH	9.0 Seconds

(Source: Lamborghini)

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Huracan STO’s Evolution And Successor

Lamborghini’s Huracan STO with its formidable V-10 powerplant was unleashed on the roads for mannequin 12 months 2021. Offering a whittled-down decrease weight with enhanced aeros and stopping energy than the unique Huracan, it was custom-spec’d to order for homeowners with budgets north of $300,000.

Following the idea of don’t mess with perfection, the Huracan STO went unchanged by means of the present 2024 mannequin 12 months and now faces retirement to make way for its hybrid successor, fit with a V-8. But as the ultimate curtain is drawn on the Huracan, followers can now relaxation simple within the hope that there’s yet one more encore for the V-10-powered Lambo, the Huracan STJ – a becoming fanfare for the lineage, even when it would solely be seen on the monitor.

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Toyota FJ Cruiser Revival Seems One Step Closer With Land Cruiser FJ Trademark

November 8, 2023 Prafful Singh

The 2023 Japan Mobility Show has come and gone, and while Toyota did unveil the rumored Land Hopper, it wasn’t the FJ Cruiser revival we had hoped it would be. It took the shape of a three-wheeled electric mobility concept for people aged 16 or older to tackle the urban jungle. Fast forward to today, we might now have an idea of how the baby off-roader will be ultimately named, courtesy of a new trademark filing in Japan.

Published on the Japanese trademark website “Chizai Watch” where it was discovered by someone from the Land Cruiser Forum is news of a “Land Cruiser FJ” trademark. Toyota submitted its application on October 27 in Class 12, which is reserved for “vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water,” according to an official document published on the Japanese government’s website (see PDF).

When an automaker takes legal measures to secure the rights to a name, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll actually use it for a production model. However, Toyota has seemingly teased the Land Cruiser FJ already. In early August when the U.S.-bound 2024 Land Cruiser 250 (aka Land Cruiser Prado in other markets) was unveiled, the event ended with shadowy profiles of two SUVs in the background. The one on the right turned out to be the electric Land Cruiser concept we saw at the Japan Mobility Show last week while the one on the left with the tailgate-mounted spare tire hasn’t been introduced.

Toyota might’ve provided a first glimpse at the smaller off-roader way back in late 2021 when it showed the Compact Cruiser concept pictured below. All these signs point to a reboot of the FJ Cruiser, not long after its demise. The model bowed out of the United States after the 2014 model year, but it remained in production until a few months ago when the last example of the Final Edition for the Middle East was assembled. Yes, the FJ Cruiser was in production for a whopping 17 years.

It sure looks as though Toyota wants to turn the Land Cruiser into a family of models, much like the Crown now has four members while the Century has two. Logic tells us the already available Land Cruiser 250 and 300 models are likely to be joined by that purely electric variant and this smaller derivative. The latter is said to get gasoline and hybrid powertrains while having roughly the same size as the Corolla Cross but with body-on-frame architecture.

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ trademark

Nothing is official at this point, but Japan’s Best Car magazine wrote a while ago the FJ Cruiser revival will use a shortened GA-F architecture. Later in the life cycle, there might be a fully electric variant but take these details with the proverbial pinch of salt.

Toyota wouldn’t be the first automaker to use an iconic name intended for off-roaders on a downsized vehicle as Ford has the Bronco Sport while Mercedes is plotting a “Little G.”

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Why An Electric Audi TT Would Be A Great Porsche 718 EV Alternative

October 7, 2023 David

An all-electric Porsche 718 is all set to enter the booming electric vehicle market in 2025. Rumored to be offered in hardtop and convertible options, the sporty EV seems like a fun-filled top-down driving experience. But competitors are taking notice and coming up with a range of rivals. An all-electric Audi TT would stand toe-to-toe with the highly anticipated Porsche.

The Audi brand has high standards and expansive dreams for a 2026 all-electric rollout. A new Audi TT is rumored to fit into those electrification goals, following in the path of Audi’s e-tron fleet and the whisperings of the electrification of the Audi R8.

Audi Is Already Leading The Range Battle

2024 silver Porsche 718 Spyder RS — Porsche

An electric Audi TT would be far from the first electric car Audi has unveiled. The Audi e-tron collection debuted with the 2019 Audi e-tron. The all-electric SUV came onto a growing EV scene with a 204-mile range, lagging behind similarly priced cars like the Tesla Model X Long Range. However, as the manufacturer’s EV fleet grew alongside the standards of the electric vehicle industry, that range stretched to keep up with competitors. The 2024 Q8 e-tron debuts a range between 285 and 330 miles. While the range of the newest iteration doesn’t stir up a frenzy in the EV market like the Fisker Ocean Extreme’s promise of 360 miles of range or the Lucid Pure Air’s 410 miles, it does fit in snuggly to compete with similarly set up rivals.

The 2025 Porsche 718 EV is still heavily under wraps. However, Porsche’s electric lineup doesn’t offer the longevity that Audi’s fleet does. The 2023 Porsche Taycan marked the German-based brand’s entry into electrification. The all-electric sports car, however, didn’t exceed range expectations. With a 246-mile range, the car made for speed didn’t deliver on longevity. It’s nearly $91,000 price tag reflected a 2.4-second 0-60 MPH acceleration rate and a horsepower of 750 paired with 774 pound-feet of torque. Despite its power on track, the lack of range made the car look dated compared to less expensive competitors with longer range, similar acceleration speeds, and matched power.

The 2023 Lucid Air, for example, comes in at a starting price ($77,400) $13,500 below the 2023 Porsche Taycan ($90,900), and sets the industry ablaze with 384 miles of range. But that stretch of road time doesn’t come at the expense of horsepower or speed. The electric vehicle’s top speed comes in at just 22 MPH slower than the 2023 Porsche and the three seconds needed to reach 60 MPH isn’t drastically slower than the Porsche’s 2.4 seconds. A 620-horsepower and 885 pound-feet of torque come together to offer a swanky, speedy, and less spendy alternative. While the Audi e-tron lineup doesn’t match the specs of electric vehicles like the Lucid Air, its range is crawling up there. The 2025 Porsche 718 EV, however, will need some catching up to do in order to put up a fight.

An All-Electric Audi TT Could Offer More Bang For Your Buck

2015 blue Audi TT Roadster - front and left side view - convertible with roof down — Audi

The 2023 Audi TT hit the ground running. Starting out at $53,295, the gas-powered Audi prioritized a more affordable sports car status over being labeled as an outstanding powerhouse. At over $15,000 more, the 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman offers a horsepower of 300 paired with 280 pound-feet of torque. With just 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, the Audi TT falls behind the gas-powered Cayman.

2023 Audi TT Specs vs. 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman Specs

Model	2023 Audi TT	2024 Porsche 718 Cayman
Layout	Turbocharged 4-Cylinder engine	Turbocharged 4-Cylinder engine
Horsepower	228 Horsepower	300 Horsepower
Torque	258 pound-feet	280 pound-feet
0-60 MPH	5.6 seconds	4.9 seconds
Top Speed	130 MPH	170 MPH
Price	$53,295	$68,3000

Skeptics are already gathering at the mention of an all-electric Porsche 718. It is always a risk to revamp a gas-powered car, as it will be compared to its predecessor. The sports car community may need some winning over in order to make a tough sell like an electric Porsche sports car work — especially one with an already adoring fan base. If the Porsche 718 EV can’t keep up with or meet the demands for speed, power, price, style, and endurance, it may not fair well in a competitive and cut-throat electric marketplace. That is where an electric version of the Audi TT has an opportunity to balance range with a rocket ship status.

The newer iteration would need some serious redesigning in order to achieve those goals, but with Audi’s previous experience of creating a lineup of electric vehicles, transferring that tech and prioritizing both speed and range should offer up a welcome challenge. As the Porsche 718 EV catches up with its gas-fueled relative, an electric Audi TT must look at its own electric fleet for inspiration. Expectations are a bit higher for a brand with eight EVs currently on the market, so a strong research and development ground should already be laid and expertise on the subject of electrification should be ample.

An EV TT Would Fit Perfectly Into Audi’s 2026 Electrification Deadline

By 2026, Audi plans to complete the transition to a 100-percent electric production plan for new vehicles. Audi said the automaker would phase out any and all internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2033. With this plan in mind and acting as the main driver of future releases, Audi will release its final car powered by an ICE in 2025. Audi’s current fleet of EVs includes the Q4 e-tron, Q4 Sportback e-tron, RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, e-tron, and the e-tron S and S Sportback. An Audi TT fueled by an electric motor would be a natural progression towards the company’s goals for all new vehicles to sport electric power trains in just two years’ time.

Audi’s plans for the future also include four concepts that either introduce brand-new electric vehicles or electrified and revamped versions of old favorites. Audi teased that the Skysphere will be a two-door roadster with self-driving features and a sports car aesthetic. The Grandsphere will push the boundaries of Audi’s collection of sedans, again offering self-driving assist without pedals or a steering wheel when the mode is activiated. The futuristic utopia Audi is dreaming up doesn’t stop there. The Urbansphere’s large size evokes a similar image to the Chevrolet Suburban and the brand has called it a “mobile lounge or an office on wheels.” Lastly, the Activesphere, made for adventuring, will be an all-electric vehicle with a coupe-like body featuring space for storing all the equipment needed for mountaineering.

The electric sports car market is slim and rarely offers wild ranges. However, an electric Audi TT has the opportunity to use its electric expertise from the e-tron series for a future sports car that pushes the limits of what is expected. As the company gears towards an all-electric identity in 10 years, it is already forging a path forward in sustainable design and performance. The Audi TT, if electrified, is that next step forward.

Sources include: Audi, Porsche, Lucid, Car and Driver, and the U.S. Department of Energy.

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