Rear-drive Lamborghini Huracan EVO Spyder lands

Lamborghini has unleashed a new rear-wheel drive Spyder version of its latest Huracan EVO that blends added athleticism with drop-top thrills.

Set to go on sale in a few months' time, following Lamborghini's two-month factory shutdown due to the global pandemic, the latest new EVO RWD Spyder joins the EVO RWD Coupe and the four-wheel drive EVO Coupe and Spyder in the Huracan line-up.

Featuring the same naturally-aspirated 5.2-litre V10 as its all-wheel drive siblings, the Lamborghini Huracan EVO RWD Spyder -- like the AWD Spyder -- comes with slightly lower outputs than its coupe counterpart, with the roofless supercar mustering 449kW of power (-22kW) and 560Nm (-40Nm) of torque.

Along with its life-affirming V10-soundtrack, the EVO Spyder can drop its top in just 17 seconds at speeds of up to 50km/h.

Roof up or down, there's little in the way of compromise when it comes to performance.

Against the clock, the EVO RWD Spyder can accelerate from rest to 100km/h in just 3.5 seconds – just 0.2sec more than the EVO RWD Coupe.Top speed, meanwhile, is a very blustery 324km/h – just 2km/h off the coupe's top whack.

Those figures aren't too bad when you consider that the extra structural support and weight of the roof mechanism have added a hefty 120kg to the dry weight of the Spyder.

Helping identify the latest RWD Spyder, Lamborghini has added the same stylistic tweaks as seen on the rear-drive EVO coupe. These include a new front splitter and a simpler, completely redesigned front bumper that has a larger central air intake.

At the rear, there’s a new bumper assembly that incorporates a revised diffuser.

Like the regular Spyder, the complex roof assembly features an electric rear window that can be lowered whether the roof is up or down, allowing more of the V10's chorus to permeate into the cabin.

Speaking of which, inside the Huracan EVO RWD Spyder is a cabin that's identical to the regular drop-top, including an 8.4-inch infotainment screen mounted in the centre console that works with Apple CarPlay and the Amazon Alexa assistant.

With the loss of a driven front axle, Lamborghini says the rear-drive Huracan EVO roadster offers a supercar experience that “doubles the driving fun, delivering raw driving pleasure with the opportunity to celebrate life outside.”

Delivering 40/60 per cent front/rear weight distribution, engineers claim to have created a car that’s more fun to drive in both dry and wet conditions.

Changes over the standard car include a recalibration of Lamborghini’s Performance Traction Control System (P-TCS) that’s said to allow torque to remain deployed even when the car is sliding sideways.

Compared to the old system, the latest P-TCS is said to be smoother to intervene and able to ‘enhance oversteer’ by 30 per cent – in other words, the rear-drive Lambo is more able and willing to indulge in a cheeky drift when you're in the mood but not on the public highway.

As standard, the Huracan EVO RWD Spyder rides on steel springs and passive dampers, although electromagnetic dampers are also available.

In Europe, deliveries are expected to begin in the third quarter of this year. Pricing for the UK market sees the Huracan EVO RWD Spyder demand a premium of around £15,600 ($A30,000) over the rear-drive coupe.

Pricing and release timing is yet to be announced for the Australian market.