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Yeah, it'...","canonicalId":"car:lamborghini:huracan","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Lamborghini Huracan is a modern supercar that replaced the Gallardo, featuring a powerful V10 engine and cutting-edge technology. It is renowned for its performance, handling, and aggressive styling, making it a standout in the luxury sports car market.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Lamborghini Huracan is a very fast and flashy sports car that people dream about. It has a powerful engine and is built for speed, making it one of the coolest cars on the road.","imageAttribution":"Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)"}},{"startTime":3515.32,"endTime":3518.58,"type":"car","title":"Lamborghini Gallardo","url":"/cars/lamborghini/gallardo","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/79/Lamborghini_Gallardo_LP560-4_1230264.jpg","quote":"...en't they? Certainly on the top trumps thing from Gallardo.  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