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907 HP of reckless power: The Temerario can hit 0-62 mph in a 2.7 seconds, faster than any Aventador.
Monterey Car Week, a pilgrimage for automotive enthusiasts, has always been a stage where manufacturers unveil their latest masterpieces. This year, Lamborghini stole the spotlight at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, with the announcement of their newest super sports car, the Lamborghini Temerario.
With a name that translates to “reckless” in Italian, the Temerario is a wild replacement for the iconic Huracán.
Temerario’s Specs and Performance
A mid-engined super sports car with an extreme V8 and three electric motors.
The Huracán has been a staple of the Lamborghini lineup since 2014. It became the brand’s best-selling sports car and is beloved for its ferocious V10 engine and clean yet dynamic design.
But now, Lamborghini is pushing the envelope even further with the Temerario.
Under the hood—or rather, behind the cockpit—sits a V8 that revs to a blistering 10,000 rpm, making the Temerario the world’s first and only production car capable of spinning that fast.
A production engine that revs to 10,000 rpm is a significant achievement, allowing for greater power output from maximum aspiration and an exhilarating engine sound.
At 10,000 rpm, a power stroke happens every 0.75 milliseconds. Managing the extreme forces involved, such as the crankshaft, pistons, and valvetrain spinning or oscillating so fast, requires advanced engineering and precision tolerances.
The V8 is supplemented by three electric motors, two up front and one behind the engine, delivering a combined 907 horsepower.
The hybrid system drives all four wheels, with the front wheels powered exclusively by electric motors and the rear wheels receiving the monstrous force of the internal combustion engine and an additional electric motor.
Boundary-pushing performance: 210 mph top speed and 0-60 in 2.7s
The Temerario goes beyond Lamborghini’s already high-performance standards.
It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in just 2.7 seconds. That is on par with the fastest editions of the Aventador, Lamborghini’s previous flagship hypercar (before the Revuelto).
With a top speed of 210 mph (340 km/h), the Temerario does not sacrifice top speed for acceleration.
Lamborghini’s Product Strategy
The Temerario finishes the work in Lamborgini’s commitment to high-performance electrified vehicles (HPEVs).
The Temerario is Lamborghini’s second High-Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV), following in the wake of the Revuelto with its hybrid V12 powertrain.
All current Lamborghini models, including the Temerario, Revuelto, and Urus, are either hybrids or available with hybrid powertrains. Lamborghini has embraced electrification to compete in a world with stricter environmental regulations and respond to the unbelievable 0-60 acceleration of all-electric vehicles.
The Temerario was designed and developed entirely at Lamborghini’s Sant’Agata Bolognese headquarters and factory. This is a special milestone for Lamborghini, as their previous super sports cars (the Gallardo and Huracán) were co-created with Audi and shared parts with the Audi R8, which was discontinued.
Conclusion
The Temerario is the wild bull that escaped the pastures.
The Huracán leaves a rich legacy, defining a decade of Lamborghini’s history.
Now, the Temerario takes the baton, promising to carry forward the brand’s heritage while defining its own personality. This personality seems reckless and extreme, as its namesake implies.
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