Modified Mitsubishi Lancer Beats Lamborghini Huracan
A modified Mitsubishi Lancer won a quarter-mile drag race against a Lamborghini Huracan at Bradenton Motorsports Park during the FL2K event in Florida.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Performance Vehicles
A modified Mitsubishi Lancer defeated a Lamborghini Huracan in a quarter-mile drag race at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida during the FL2K event. The Mitsubishi took the lead at the start while the Lamborghini was slow to launch and controlled the race from start to finish.
Why it matters
The result pits a discontinued modified Mitsubishi against a supercar in a straight-line contest, highlighting how aftermarket-modified vehicles can outperform far more expensive machinery on the dragstrip. It also draws attention to the Huracan's production run ending in 2024.
The Mitsubishi Lancer ran an 8.15-second quarter-mile pass at 182 mph, while the Lamborghini Huracan ran 9.63 seconds at 153 mph. The article does not confirm the Mitsubishi's exact modifications or whether the result would repeat across multiple runs.
The players
Lamborghini Huracan
A mid-engine V10 supercar produced from 2014 until 2024 and succeeded by the Temerario.
Mitsubishi Lancer
A compact performance sedan family whose Evolution variants are well known in rally and performance enthusiast circles, and which has not been in production since early 2024.
Bradenton Motorsports Park
A motorsports venue in Bradenton, Florida, where the drag race was held during the FL2K event.
The details
The race took place at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida during the FL2K event. The Mitsubishi, a modified eighth-generation Lancer potentially identified as a Lancer Evolution VII, launched cleanly while the Lamborghini was slow off the line.
Timeline
2014: Lamborghini Huracan production began.
Early 2024: Mitsubishi Lancer production ended.
2024: Lamborghini Huracan production ended.
November 7, 2026: Article describing the drag race was published.
Roadmap
The Huracan has been succeeded by the Temerario, a mid-engine plug-in hybrid with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, three electric motors, and 907 horsepower in base configuration. This drag result comes as Lamborghini shifts from the naturally aspirated V10 toward hybrid powertrains.
Drag racing enthusiasts looking to tune a car for the quarter-mile may still favor the Huracan, since its V10 remains a popular platform for tunable performance builds. Buyers considering a used Huracan or a modified Lancer should weigh the discontinued status of both models when planning long-term parts and service access.
The takeaway
Straight-line results depend heavily on modifications and launch execution, so a budget modified car can beat a supercar on a given day. Enthusiasts comparing platforms should consider both performance numbers and whether parts and support will remain available.
Further reading
Explore more performance vehicle coverage for context on how modified cars and supercars compare on the track.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Autoevolution.
