This is Lamborghini Temerario, a new High-Performance Electrified Vehicle

KUALA LUMPUR: Lamborghini has finally bid goodbye to the Huracan and brought to light the all-new  Temerario. The new Lamborghini Temerario succeeds the incredibly successful V10-powered Huracan and features an entirely new twin-turbo V8 hybrid engine, the automaker calls it High-Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV).

Let’s know the Lamborghini Temerario in detail, starting with the powertrain.

Lamborghini Temerario engine and performance

The Lamborghini Temerario is the brand’s second hybrid sports car after the Revuelto. It combines a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with three electric motors (each producing 150PS), two of which power the front wheels while the third one is positioned between the engine and gearbox. 

The engine kicks out a maximum power of 800 PS from 9,000 to 9,750 rpm and a peak torque of 730 Nm between 4,000 and 7,000 rpm. The combined total output of the system stands at 920 PS, enabling the Lamborghini Temerario to run from zero to 100 kmph in just 2.7 seconds and clock a top speed of 343 kmph. The transmission duties are handled by an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

According to Lamborghini, the new V8 engine offers the same smoothness and linearity as the Huracán’s V10 naturally-aspirated mill with higher power and torque figures. Designed from scratch, the new engine comes with a 90-degree "Hot V" layout and a flat-plane crankshaft. It features two turbochargers that can boost up to 36 psi. The lightweight cast aluminium cylinder heads and titanium connecting rods reduce weight, while Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated components allow the engine to rev up to 10,000 rpm. 

The automaker has packed within an all-new aluminium space frame offering more room for taller passengers and a 20% increase in torsional stability over the Huracán. 

Also part of the hybrid setup is a 3.8 kWh battery, allowing the front motors to drive the supercar on electricity alone. However, the automaker remained tight-lipped on the exact electric-only range. As for charging, the battery juices up in 30 minutes with the help of a 7 kW AC charger.

Speaking of the drivetrain settings, the Lamborghini Temerario comes with three settings - Recharge, Hybrid, and Performance. The five available drive modes are - Città (city), Strada (street), Sport, Corsa (race), and Corsa Plus (driver-aids off). The supercar can be driven solely on electric power in Città mode, while all other modes engage the V8 mill. The launch control and Drift Mode with four levels are also available.

Lamborghini Temerario wheels and braking system

The new Lamborghini supercar rides on 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels wrapped with customised Bridgestone tyres. The different tyre options include - Potenza Sport, Potenza Race, and Blizzak LM005 winter rubbers.

As for braking, the Temerario comes kitted with CCB Plus (Carbon Ceramic Brakes Plus) brakes with fixed mono-block callipers in aluminium with 10 pistons at the front and 4 pistons at the rear.

Lamborghini Temerario dimensions

The Lamborghini Temerario measures  4.706 mm in length, 1.996 mm in width (excluding mirrors), 1.201 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2.658 mm. The dry weight tips the scales at 1,690 kg.

Lamborghini Temerario exterior

“The Lamborghini Temerario marks a new milestone in the brand’s design language “with its own essential and iconic identity.” The key exterior highlights include - 

• A distinctive Lamborghini silhouette with short, compact overhangs and integrated aerodynamics.
• A bold shark nose front fascia with new hexagonal daytime running lights housing an air tunnel as part of the aerodynamic concept.
• Hexagonal elements integrated into the bodywork, side air intakes, taillights, and exhaust pipe.
• Sharp, elegant headlights inspired by sports motorcycles.
• Air channels positioned below headlights for aero performance and cooling of the braking system.
• Sporty side profile with broad shoulders and powerful air intakes behind the doors 
• Sharply shaped side skirts supporting aerodynamics.
• Technical rear end with hexagonal tail lights, a fixed rear spoiler, a wide diffuser, and integrated exhaust tailpipes.
• A functional roof design with rearward offset profile directing air onto the integrated rear wing.
• A transparent hood showcasing the engine and electric motor setup.
• 112 litres of stowage volume under the front hood

Lamborghini Temerario interior

Based on the “Feel like a pilot” concept, the cabin is equipped with a low seat position, a slim and lightweight dashboard; and a perfect inclination of the steering wheel, which allows the driver to be a part of Lamborghini’s fun-to-drive approach. The key highlights include -

• Premium materials made of carbon fibre, leather, and Cortex by Dinamica suede.
• Aviation-inspired Start/Stop button and e-gear lever, and red ‘line-up’ indicator on the steering wheel.
• New generation dashboard with iconic hexagonal air vents.
• New graphics and design including hexagonal elements on the centre tunnel, touchscreen tiles, and around ventilation.
• 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, 8.4-inch central screen, and 9.1-inch passenger display with customisable graphics and swipe functionality.
• Lamborghini Vision Unit with Lamborghini Telemetry 2.0, Memories Recorder, and Dashcam with three high-definition cameras.
• Wireless smartphone connectivity via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with over-the-air map updates and web radio, voice assistant
• Sonus faber Sound System

Upon introducing the new Lamborghini supercar, Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini said, “The Temerario is a genuine ‘fuoriclasse’: a car in a league of its own, an extraordinary and innovative vehicle both from a technical and stylistic point of view.”

“Every new Lamborghini must surpass its forerunners in performance terms, while at the same time being more sustainable from an emissions standpoint. With the Temerario, we have completed a key chapter in the electrification strategy included in our Direzione Cor Tauri plan: we also become the first luxury automotive brand to offer a completely hybridised range.”

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