How do you follow up on one of the best Lamborghini supercars? Turn it up to eleven, and give it another fierce fighting bull name – Lamborghini Temerario.
So here it is, ladies and gentlemen, the successor to the Huracán: the Lamborghini Temerario.
Gone is the glorious, naturally aspirated V10, replaced by a battery, three electric motors, and a turbocharged V8. Oh, and they’ve also decided to focus on comfort. Yes, you heard that right. A comfortable Lamborghini supercar. What a world we live in!
But before you start mourning, remember that even Lamborghini’s CEO Stephan Winkelmann is one of the faithful. He still loves that high-revving V10. “I have to admit I loved the car because of the engine,” he said of the Huracán’s screaming 5.2-litre V10.
And it’s true; the Gallardo, with which the V10 first appeared in 2003, is practically legend. So why abandon such a defining element? Winkelmann explains it simply: “We had to decide years ago, from scratch, to do something exceptional, completely new.”
And thus, we get the Temerario, a twin-turbo 4.0-litre flat-plane-crank V8 that isn’t just a half-hearted substitute. This thing churns out 789bhp on its own, with the help of three electric motors that push the total power output to 907bhp.
That’s nearly 300 more horses than the Huracán Evo. Zero to 100km/h takes a mere 2.7 seconds, and the top speed exceeds 339km/h.
Winkelmann is adamant that this car will not compromise on its sportiness. “It should always be raw and noisy,” he says, acknowledging the need for the soul-stirring vibrations and howls that define a Lamborghini.
The V8 is designed to produce a cacophony that Lamborghini promises will rival its predecessors, albeit now infused with modern turbo technology and some electric wizardry. So, yes, it’s a hybrid, but Lamborghini insists that the sensations you crave from a raging bull are still very much present.
The car’s architecture is an all-new spaceframe made entirely from aluminium. It’s lighter and stiffer than the Huracán’s, yet, unsurprisingly, the hybrid setup means the Temerario weighs in at a hefty 1,690kg. For comparison, that’s about the weight of a Bentley Bentayga, which is something you never thought you’d hear about a Lamborghini supercar.
However, amidst the engineering feats here, Lamborghini has somehow managed to balance comfort and performance. The Temerario will have room for taller drivers (or those who prefer wearing a helmet on track days), more luggage space, and 18-way adjustable comfort seats that can be heated and ventilated.
There’s a suite of drive modes that let the car adapt from full electric Città mode to all-out Corsa, with a new Drift mode added for good measure. And yes, there’s onboard telemetry and even a dashcam for you to relive your track day glory.
Visually, the Temerario doesn’t stray far from Lamborghini’s sharp, aggressive aesthetic. Hexagonal daytime running lights, an exposed engine bay, and a rear spoiler that’s integral to the car’s aerodynamic prowess all point to a proper Lambo.
It’s clean, it’s angular, and of course, it’s full of performance-focused elements designed to make you feel like a hero both on the road and track.
So, while the soul of the V10 might have been sacrificed on the altar of modern efficiency, Lamborghini hasn’t lost sight of what makes their cars special.
With a name like Temerario (meaning fierce and courageous) it seems fitting that Lamborghini would take such bold steps into the future while clinging fiercely to the sensations that make driving one unforgettable.
And in case you’re wondering, the Lamborghini Temerario will hit the streets in the second half of 2025.
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