Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini revealed the Temerario, the successor to the popular Huracan model. It is the third vehicle in Lamborghini’s PHEV lineup. It comes equipped with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 789 BHP and 730 Nm of torque, paired with a 3.8 kWh electric motor producing 150 HP and 300 Nm of torque. Giving a combined output of a crazy 907 BHP, revving till 10,000 RPM! That is 2000 RPM more than its predecessor!
Helping it achieve this are three axial-flux motors. This car can go from 0-100 km/hr in a blistering quick 2.7 seconds and has a top speed of 340 km/hr. The power output is routed through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission transversely mounted behind the engine. Downsizing from the V10 doesn’t seem so bad after all.
Being a PHEV, you can charge it at home, and it should take 30 minutes to fully charge. In its dedicated “Hybrid” mode, the vehicle can run exclusively on electric power, delivering 187 HP. The “Recharge” mode enables the V8 engine to recharge the battery at the fastest rate, utilising 715 HP of its total horsepower. The third mode, “Performance,” maximises power by harnessing the full output of both the engine and electric motors.
The Temerario features a range of unique drive modes- Città, Strada, Sport, Corsa and Corsa Plus—alongside three electric motor settings. Additionally, the Lamborghini includes a Drift mode with three adjustable levels, allowing drivers to create varying degrees of oversteer for thrilling sideways driving.
Exterior
Talking about the looks, the Temerario looks like a Lamborghini with its its pointy details, incredibly low nose, hexagonal cues, as well as the Y pilson elements and Daytime Running Lamps which sit low and create an air tunnel to cool down the brakes.
On the side, the car flaunts a prominent air vent just ahead of the rear wheels, with secondary vents at the base of the B Pillar. the cutout’s on the rear bumper show just how massive those Y Shaped alloys are! The rear of the car features hexagonal shapes in the sleek taillights and center-mounted exhaust pipe, located under a fixed rear spoiler. The wide diffuser, with the bodywork cut out around the tires, gives the Temerario a powerful look. Air is directed to the diffuser through a series of underbody fins.
Interior
In the cockpit, you get the classic Lamborghini style Start switch under a red flap in the centre console, the launch control is activated just by the push of a button. The hexagonal elements have been found inside with the hexagonal shaped ac vents. You get a motor sport inspired steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, the passenger’s side has its own 9.1-inch screen that can display driving details and vehicle functions. You get a 8.4-inch screen on the center of the dashboard, and apps can be slid from the central screen to the displays on either side. The infotainment system supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Overall, the cabin feels nice and luxurious.
The engineers have done a fantastic job tackling downsizing and producing this 10,000 RPM revving supercar that honestly sounds fantastic on paper. Lamborghini hasn’t announced pricing details yet and hasn’t said when sales of the Temerario will begin.