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 Automotive 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 like the automotive’s Revuelto huge brother’s identify which in Spanish interprets to “scrambled” or “unruly.” The identify is becoming because the Temerario is definitely a wild machine.
The automotive debuts a brand new aluminum chassis, just like what the Huracán used however not like the carbon-fiber design of the V-12-packing Revuelto. Based on Lamborghini, torsional rigidity is up and there is additionally extra space for occupants. The automotive has additionally grown in measurement on the skin, possible as a result of further {hardware} it has to pack. The size is simply over 185 inches, or about 10 inches greater than the Huracán. The burden 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 as a result of plug-in hybrid powertrain which consists of a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 and trio of electrical motors. The mid-mounted engine incorporates 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 may also 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 automated discovered within the Revuelto and mounted transversely behind the engine similar 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 line with Lamborghini. It additionally serves because the starter motor and might get well power.
The mixed output is a formidable 907 hp, or sufficient for 0-62 mph acceleration in 2.7 seconds and a prime velocity of greater than 210 mph. An electrical vary can be doable, 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 by way of aerodynamic effectivity, helped partly by numerous 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 huge daytime operating lights with a hexagonal form. The automotive additionally has giant intakes on the prime 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 like Lamborghinis of the previous.
Inside, there are various similarities to Revuelto, like a floating digital gauge cluster and a skinny digital show on the passenger facet of the sprint. An infotainment display screen 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 similar as Corsa but in addition shuts off the digital stability management, so no energy is lower when driving on the restrict.
Essentially 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 lively to make sure the battery has a cost. The chassis programs are additionally set as much as ship their sharpest responses.
A price ticket for the Temerario hasn’t been introduced.
