A gritty, urban warehouse in the middle of Adelaide’s CBD on a Sunday morning is generally a quiet place. An occasional pigeon breaks the silence – the only distinguishable sound apart from the distant hum of traffic. However, the peace and quiet will soon be over.

Two gorgeously specced Lamborghini Huracan EVOs emerge from the outside world and enter the gritty landscape. The exhaust note roars and reverberates off the surrounding walls, creating a mechanical orchestral sound like no other.

The current facelifted version of the popular Huracán, the EVO has become widely produced and sought after by many. The model that we photographed is the RWD variant, with minor design changes, especially in the front bumper in comparison to the AWD. The recently launched car pairs the development in technological engineering, and the beloved V10 platform that the Huracán has become renowned for.

Fitted with a familiar 5.2-litre, 10-cylinder engine, the EVO produces 631 horsepower, a 21 horsepower increase to the previous LP610-4 model. With all of those horses being sent to the rear wheels, I’d place bets that the RWD can get a bit rowdy too. RWD also stands for 'Rewind', which refers to the heritage and design DNA that this model of Huracán features. With a weight of just 1,389 kg, the Huracán EVO RWD has a top speed of 325 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds. Staggering statistics, however Lamborghini claim that the EVO isn't purely focused on straight line speeds or blistering track times, instead it's marketed as a driver’s car – something that’s easy to drive, and something you could drive to the shops, although this is definitely not suggested considering the size of our parking spaces. The raw, deep and extremely evocative exhaust note creates an emotive driving experience. It also features a new Performance Traction Control System (P-TCS) which is calibrated specifically for the rear-wheel drive, delivering torque even during the phase where the car is realigning following drifting or sliding.

The design follows the historic DNA paths that Lamborghini designers tend to follow. It’s sharp, muscular and angry. Roots can also be found relating back to the first generation of Gallardo, with similar proportions; only 20cm in length difference. I personally prefer the front bumper of the RWD variant, however the AWD creates another element of angular design language, which is always welcomed. The two cars that we photographed were painted in Blu Nethuns and Giallo, both incredible specs.

I love the direction that Lamborghini have taken with the EVO: to make use of state-of-the-art technology, while paying tribute to the past models. It is perfect for a weekend blast – its superb sporty ability and practicality offering the perfect mixture for a Lamborghini.

Price when new: $384,187 AUD + Secondhand: $505,990 - $590,000 AUD