Lamborghini Huracan Intake: aFe Track Series Review

The Lamborghini Huracan cold air intake question comes up on every LP610-4 and LP580-2 owner’s first mod list, and for good reason: the 5.2-liter V10 breathes through a restrictive factory airbox, and freeing it up is the cheapest way to wake up the noise and add real power. The aFe Track Series intake (part 57-10012R) is the standout answer — a Dynojet-tested carbon-fiber system that adds up to +26 hp and +17 lb-ft and flows 43% more air than stock. In this review we cover the dyno numbers, sound, filter choice, fitment across the 2015-2021 Huracan (and the Audi R8 that shares this engine), and what the install actually involves at our Tampa, FL shop.

What Is the aFe Track Series Intake for the Lamborghini Huracan?

The aFe Track Series is a full carbon-fiber cold air intake system designed for the naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 in the 2015-2021 Lamborghini Huracan (LP610-4 and LP580-2) and the 2014-2023 Audi R8. It replaces the factory intake tubes and filter media with dual 6-inch tall, 360-degree radial-flow air filters mounted on 100% twill-weave carbon bases and tops. Because it retains the factory airbox shell and covers, it installs with hand tools and requires no ECU tune. In one sentence: it is a direct-fit induction upgrade that trades the restrictive OEM paper filters for high-flow media inside a show-quality carbon housing.

That matters on a car like the Huracan because the engine is already the star. The LP610-4 makes 602 horsepower (610 PS) at 8,250 rpm and 413 lb-ft of torque from a high-revving, port-and-direct-injected V10; the rear-drive LP580-2 makes 571 horsepower. These engines want air, and the factory intake is tuned for noise regulations and long service intervals rather than maximum flow. The Track Series is aFe’s answer for owners who want the V10 to sound and pull the way it should.

How Much Horsepower Does the aFe Intake Add to a Huracan?

The aFe Track Series intake adds up to +26 horsepower and +17 lb-ft of torque, measured on aFe’s in-house Dynojet on the shared 5.2-liter V10. Those gains come from a measured airflow of 530 CFM at 7 inches of H2O — roughly 43% more than the restrictive factory intake. On a 602-horsepower LP610-4 that is a meaningful bump, but the more noticeable change from the driver’s seat is throttle response and how much harder the V10 pulls past 6,000 rpm toward its 8,500-rpm redline.

A few honest caveats keep expectations calibrated. aFe measured peak gains on this engine platform; real-world numbers vary with fuel, temperature, and whether the rest of the car is stock. The intake will not transform a Huracan into a twin-turbo build — it is a bolt-on that sharpens what the naturally aspirated V10 already does. For most owners, the combination of a few extra horsepower, quicker response, and a dramatically better induction note is exactly the point.

Does a Cold Air Intake Make the Huracan Louder?

Yes — a cold air intake makes the Huracan noticeably louder on the induction side, especially at wide-open throttle above 4,000 rpm. Removing the factory airbox lid and its sound-deadening lets you hear the V10 draw air directly behind your shoulders, adding an aggressive intake growl and a metallic top-end shriek that the stock car muffles. This is induction noise, not exhaust volume, so it complements a cat-back or valved exhaust rather than duplicating it. Owners consistently describe the change as the single most emotional upgrade you can make without touching the exhaust.

Because the Track Series uses two large radial-flow filters positioned in the factory intake location, the sound is purposeful rather than raspy. At cruise and light throttle the car stays civil; roll into it, and the V10 turns the airbox into an instrument. If your goal is drama on canyon runs or track days, this is the least expensive way to get it.

Pro 5R Oiled vs Pro DRY S: Which Filter Should You Choose?

The reviewed 57-10012R ships with the Pro 5R filter — five layers of progressively finer, pre-oiled cotton gauze that aFe rates as its highest-flowing media. It is the right choice if outright airflow and the traditional wash-and-re-oil maintenance cycle suit you. aFe also offers the same intake with the Pro DRY S filter (part 57-10012D), a maintenance-friendly, non-oiled synthetic media that never needs re-oiling and eliminates any risk of over-oiling a mass airflow sensor. Both flow well past the factory box; the decision is oiled-and-maximum-flow versus dry-and-fuss-free.

Either way, the filters clamp onto integrated factory MAF sensor mounts, so the car reads airflow correctly and the ECU adapts without a tune. For a garage-kept exotic that sees occasional spirited driving, most of our Tampa customers are perfectly happy with the Pro 5R and a cleaning every few thousand miles.

Fitment: Which Huracan (and R8) Does It Fit?

The 57-10012R fits the naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 shared across the 2015-2021 Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 (AWD) and LP580-2 (RWD) and the 2014-2023 Audi R8 V10. Both platforms use the same Audi-built engine and intake architecture, which is why aFe engineers one system to cover them. Before ordering, confirm your exact year and trim with our fitment team — the naturally aspirated V10 cars are the target application, and the retained factory airbox means the kit bolts into the OEM location without cutting or fabrication.

How Hard Is the Install?

Installation is a straightforward bolt-on that a competent DIYer can complete in about 1 to 2 hours with hand tools. Because the Track Series retains the factory airbox and covers, there is no cutting, no fabrication, and no tune — you remove the OEM filters, drop in the aFe carbon bases and radial-flow filters, reattach the factory MAF mounts, and reinstall the covers. It is fully reversible, which protects resale value on a car like this. If you would rather not work under a six-figure engine cover yourself, our Tampa, FL shop installs intakes like this regularly and can verify fitment while it is on the lift.

Two Best-Value First Mods for the Huracan

If you are building a Huracan out one sensible step at a time, the intake and a set of sport springs are the two upgrades that deliver the most character per dollar. The aFe Track Series transforms sound and response; the H&R 724 sport springs drop the ride height about an inch to close the fender gap and sharpen turn-in while retaining the factory front-lift and adaptive dampers. Here is how the two entry mods compare.

aFe Track Series Intake: Pros and Cons

Is the aFe Track Series Intake Worth It on a Naturally Aspirated V10?

For most Huracan and R8 owners, yes — the aFe Track Series is worth it because it delivers the biggest change in character per dollar of any bolt-on for the 5.2-liter V10. At roughly $911 (and often less with the current promotion), it sits in a rare sweet spot: cheaper than a cat-back exhaust, far cheaper than a tune or headers, yet it is the modification passengers and bystanders react to first. The dyno-verified +26 hp and +17 lb-ft are a bonus on top of the real prize, which is the way the naturally aspirated V10 wails toward redline once the airbox is opened up.

It is also one of the few upgrades that adds value without compromise. The carbon housing looks like a factory carbon options-list part, the install is reversible for owners who care about originality, and no tune means no warranty-flagging ECU changes. If you are chasing large power gains, forced induction is the only path on this engine — but as a first, best, and safest step, an intake is the classic answer, and the Track Series is the version we recommend for cars we see in Tampa. Pair it with a valved exhaust down the line and the V10 experience is complete.