The Lamborghini Huracán is gone, taking its beloved V10 engine with it. But don’t worry, Lamborghini fans—there’s a new supercar from Sant’Agata Bolognese that promises to be even more thrilling: the Lamborghini Temerario.
The Temerario is a high-performance electrified vehicle, or HPEV. It features a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine paired with three electric motors, producing a total of 920 horsepower. This means the Temerario can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.7 seconds and has a top speed of 340 km/h.
Lamborghini has built this new V8 engine from the ground up. It has a “Hot V” configuration with a 90-degree angle and a flat crankshaft, plus two turbochargers that operate at a maximum pressure of 36 psi. The engine’s aluminum alloy cylinder heads and titanium connecting rods help keep the weight down, while the DLC-coated valve lifters allow the engine to rev up to 10,000 rpm.
The Lamborghini Temerario features three oil-cooled axial-flow electric motors alongside its V8 engine. One of these motors is positioned at the rear, between the engine and the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. This rear motor alone delivers up to 150 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque. The other two electric motors are located on the front axle, each powering the front wheels with 82 horsepower.
Yes, the Temerario comes with all-wheel drive, but it also includes a “Drift Mode” that adjusts the torque distribution to the rear wheels in three different power levels. Plus, there’s a launch control function for added performance.
The battery in the Temerario has a capacity of 3.8 kilowatt-hours. When plugged into a standard 7-kilowatt AC charger, it takes 30 minutes to fully recharge. You can also recharge it through regenerative braking or directly from the V8 engine in just 6 minutes. While you can drive using only the front electric motors, Lamborghini hasn’t specified the Temerario’s electric-only range.
In terms of design, the Temerario combines elements from the larger Revuelto and the outgoing Huracán. The headlights are slim, occupying a small part of each corner of the hood, even narrower than those on the Huracán. Below them, hexagonal LED daytime running lights are positioned on either side of the front bumper. The Temerario also sports distinctive 20- and 21-inch wheels, available in forged aluminum or carbon fiber
From the side, the Temerario doesn’t have the same sleek look as the Huracán. It features a larger aerodynamic air intake just in front of the rear wheels, which boosts downforce by 103% compared to the Huracán Evo.
At launch, the Temerario Alleggerita package will be available. This option includes a larger rear spoiler, unique bumper treatments, and carbon fiber wheels. It claims a 158% increase in downforce over the Huracán Evo and reduces the car’s weight by 25 kg compared to the standard Temerario. Adding the Carbon Pack further reduces weight by 2 kg, with carbon fiber used for the rear diffuser, mirror caps, and side air intakes.
Beneath the surface, the Temerario has a new lightweight chassis. Unlike the Huracán’s mix of aluminum and carbon fiber, the Temerario’s chassis is made entirely of aluminum. This change reduces material use by 50%, cuts the number of thermo-welded joints by 80%, and increases torsional rigidity by 20%, all contributing to a lighter overall weight.
Inside the Temerario, you’ll find a cockpit-style cabin with hexagonal design elements. There’s 3.3 cm more headroom and up to 4.5 cm more legroom compared to the Huracán, making it spacious enough for even a 1.80 m tall NBA player to wear a helmet comfortably, according to Lamborghini.
The central dashboard features an 8.4-inch vertical touchscreen, while the driver gets a 12.3-inch digital display. The passenger has access to a slightly smaller 9.1-inch touchscreen.
As for the price of the Lamborghini Temerario, we’ll have to wait until it officially launches to find out.
