Behold the Lamborghini Temerario, the brand new V-8 plug-in hybrid successor to the top-selling Huracán.
The brand new supercar made its debut on Friday in California as one of many stars of 2024 Monterey Automobile Week, and its arrival means Lamborghini is now a completely electrified model, because the Aventador-replacing Revuelto and the Urus SE SUV are additionally plug-in hybrids.
The Temerario identify in Spanish roughly interprets to “reckless,” very similar to the automotive’s Revuelto massive brother’s identify which in Spanish interprets to “scrambled” or “unruly.” The identify is becoming because the Temerario is actually a wild machine.
The automotive debuts a brand new aluminum chassis, much like what the Huracán used however in contrast to the carbon-fiber design of the V-12-packing Revuelto. In keeping with Lamborghini, torsional rigidity is up and there is additionally extra space for occupants. The automotive has additionally grown in dimension on the surface, doubtless because of the additional {hardware} it has to pack. The size is simply over 185 inches, or about 10 inches greater than the Huracán. The load can be up, with the dry determine coming in at 3,725 kilos, versus about 3,330 for a comparable Huracán.
Lamborghini Temerario
The additional {hardware} is because of the plug-in hybrid powertrain which consists of a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 and trio of electrical motors. The mid-mounted engine encompasses a flat-plane crankshaft and delivers a peak 791 hp by itself, thanks partly to the turbochargers blowing as much as 36 psi of cost air. The engine also can rev all the way in which to 10,000 rpm.
Just like the Revuelto, the Temerario options two electrical motors on the entrance axle, plus a 3rd sandwiched between the V-8 and transmission, on this case the 8-speed dual-clutch computerized discovered within the Revuelto and mounted transversely behind the engine identical to within the V-12 supercar. The third motor helps present torque fill for the V-8 to make sure energy supply is progressive like that of a racing engine, in response to Lamborghini. It additionally serves because the starter motor and might get better vitality.
The mixed output is a formidable 907 hp, or sufficient for 0-62 mph acceleration in 2.7 seconds and a high pace of greater than 210 mph. An electrical vary can be attainable, due to a 3.8-kwh lithium-ion battery positioned in a central tunnel.
Lamborghini Temerario
A spread estimate hasn’t been supplied however designers targeted on delivering an aerodynamic form to assist maximize the determine. The automaker stated the Temerario’s form reaches new heights when it comes to aerodynamic effectivity, helped partly by varied channels designed to direct air movement.
The face of the automotive is considerably completely different to the Revuelto, and is characterised by slit-like headlights and enormous daytime working lights with a hexagonal form. The automotive additionally has massive intakes on the high of its rear fenders, plus an engine cowl that emphasizes the V-8 beneath. On the rear, a single exhaust tip is mounted excessive, whereas the rear fascia leaves the rear tires clearly in view, very similar to Lamborghinis of the previous.
Inside, there are a lot of similarities to Revuelto, like a floating digital gauge cluster and a skinny digital show on the passenger aspect of the sprint. An infotainment display with a portrait panorama sits within the middle of the sprint. The steering wheel is a brand new design for Lamborghini and options out there carbon accents. It additionally features a crimson rotary dial for the drive modes.
Lamborghini Temerario
Drivers of the Temerario have entry to 3 powertrain modes—Recharge, Hybrid, and Efficiency—and 5 drive modes—Città (Metropolis), Strada (Avenue), Sport, Corsa (Race), and Corsa Plus (Race Plus). Corsa Plus is identical as Corsa but additionally shuts off the digital stability management, so no energy is minimize when driving on the restrict.
Probably the most potent setup is the mixture of Efficiency and Corsa modes. Right here, the powertrain delivers its full output, with the engine at all times energetic to make sure the battery has a cost. The chassis techniques are additionally set as much as ship their sharpest responses.
A price ticket for the Temerario hasn’t been introduced.
