Lamborghini only replaces each of its models about every ten years or so. Back in 2011, we were introduced to the Aventador, the V12 replacement for the flagship Murciélago. Now, here in 2014, Lamborghini has finally decided to replace their “baby” supercar model, the Gallardo. Meet the new Lamborghini Huracán, a V10-powered “baby Lambo” with large fangs and a major teething problem.

The world has gone crazy during the Gallardo’s tenure. Back in 2004, when the Gallardo first came out, the Ferrari 360 was still the supercar standard of the day with a respectable 400hp. The Gallardo upped the ante to 500hp, which seemed insane at the time. Now, in 2014, the Huracán brings 600hp to the table, more than the original Murcielago, but it only manages to sit in the middle of the current supercar pack. This may be a 200mph supercar, but in terms of horsepower alone, it’s a B student at best.

Comparing horsepower numbers is entirely superficial, though. The fact is that 600hp is a massive amount in any car, and the Huracán, like the Gallardo, should be a phenomenal experience out on the open road. Lamborghini has kept the V10 in place, with its incredible sound, which means that the Huracán will pick up directly where the Gallardo left off, with few, if any, compromises to speak of. However, one major improvement is obvious, and that is the new dual-clutch transmission. The Gallardo’s single-clutch gearbox did the job well at speed, but was quite jerky and unrefined around town. The Huracan seems to have fixed that issue, and the whole experience should be better for it.

In terms of looks, the Huracán clearly draws inspiration from both the Aventador and Sesto Elemento, and the result is a cleaner design that is still unmistakably a Lamborghini. Some people think it looks too tame, but in person I thought it looked just right. Also, remember that this is just the base model Huracán, and that there are surely a few crazier versions of the car in the pipeline.

While the Aventador may carry the flag for Lamborghini’s image, the Huracán undoubtedly has the largest sales appeal, and it follows the best-selling Lambo of all time, the Gallardo. With the Huracán’s clear tangible improvements, it looks poised to out-sell its predecessor over the next decade.

We cannot wait to get behind the wheel of one of these new Lambos to see how it fares in a hands-on review, but things are already looking pretty good for it. Until then, we will just have to imagine. Enjoy the photos.

-By Nick Walker