The new Temerario by Lamborghini is an all-new super sports car equipped with a twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain that redefines the very concepts of performance, driving pleasure and comfort.
The second model in the Lamborghini High-Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) range, (the Revuelto was the first to launch), the Temerario completes the hybridisation of Sant’Agata Bolognese’s line-up following the market debut of the Urus SE.
The Temerario debuted at the recent Monterey Car Week this summer and was the star of the show as it presented a new benchmark in the super sports car segment, thanks to class-beating performance. The new hybrid powertrain combines an entirely new twin-turbo V8 engine with three electric motors, providing a total power output of 920 CV. The twin-turbo V8 has been designed and developed from scratch by Lamborghini and is the first and only production super sports car engine able to reach 10,000 rpm. The performance is an absolute revelation: maximum speed of over 340 km/h (210+ mph), 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 2.7 seconds.
“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,” says Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “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.”
With the Temerario Lamborghini has also achieved new heights in terms of aerodynamic efficiency, combined with stylistic details and lines that represent a further landmark in the brand’s design. Also entirely new is the aluminium chassis which, thanks to the use of a cutting-edge high-strength, ultra-light alloy, significantly increases torsional rigidity and contributes to excellent driving dynamics.
The chassis delivers excellent passenger comfort and increased roominess: the Temerario is a super sports car that expresses its full potential on the track while offering more space for passengers and luggage than any other vehicle in its segment.
The Temerario also delivers the most advanced multimedia experience in Lamborghini history, thanks to the introduction of the Lamborghini Vision Unit system, which provides access to new functions and applications that allow users to relive and share their track and road driving experiences.
The heart of a Lamborghini has always been its drive system. With the new Temerario, Lamborghini takes an entirely new approach, with several years of development, delivering an unprecedented super sports car powertrain, comprised of an extremely high-revving biturbo Internal Combustion Engine concept combined with three electric motors. When it comes to the engine noise there was no compromise; Lamborghini has invested significant technical effort in the development of a unique and unmistakable audio experience from the Temerario’s completely new drive system. Ensuring a highly emotive and unmistakably Lamborghini sound and sensation feedback. The new drivetrain incorporates three electric motors. With 110 kW of power each, the electric motors are an integral part of the powertrain strategy. Two oil-cooled axial flow electric motors with a total peak output of 220 kW and up to 2,150 Nm of torque (the continuous output is 60 kW) drive the front axle when required to achieve all-wheel drive. The electric front axle weighs just 73 kilograms, and each electric motor only 15.5 kilograms.
When it comes to design this car is flawless inside and out and opens a fresh chapter in Lamborghini design DNA. “The Lamborghini Temerario marks definitively a new milestone in our design language. We call it “essential and iconic” with enhanced athleticism from its surfaces. From the first glance, this is a puristic, futuristic and yet fascinating super sports car, with its compact and agile proportions, the new hexagonal light signature, the ‘Feel like a pilot’ interior design and its sharp lines emphasizing the new hybrid powertrain and its fun-to-drive dynamics. We provide a clear view of the new V8 biturbo engine: the emotional heart of the car and an innovative source of power,” says Mitja Borkert, Director of Design at Automobili Lamborghini. The new car’s design points towards the future of Lamborghini’s legendary mid-engine sports cars, while the shapes of the car stay pure, athletic and well-defined.
The Lamborghini design language has evolved to create a new hexagonal Daytime Running Light (DRL) signature, rendering it strongly recognizable and identifiable from far away. The hexagon concept can be found as the main design theme throughout the car: on the main bodywork, the side air intakes, the taillights and in the remarkable hexagonal exhaust pipe. The hexagonal daytime running lights, which incorporate an air tunnel, are part of the design philosophy of incorporating lights within the aerodynamic concept. Furthermore, air channels positioned below the headlights improve the aero performance and cooling of the front high-performance braking system for better efficiency. The Temerario’s designers combine elements from aviation with a visceral muscularity that starts at the front.
The interior mirrors the exterior design, creating a balance between digital and physical experiences. Lamborghini uses best-quality materials such as carbon, leather and Corsatex by Dinamica suede throughout the interior, combining them to create a high-quality interior experience with a special feel. Many interior elements can also be ordered in carbon fibre as an option, including parts of the centre console, air vents, door panels, parts of the dashboard, steering wheel and steering column.
In addition to the elegant, lightweight materials, customers can find classical Lamborghini elements such as the Start/Stop “Power button” inspired by aviation; e-gear lever, and red ‘line-up’ indicator on the steering wheel to emphasise the extreme sportiness of the Temerario.
Following the “Feel like a pilot” philosophy, thanks to the new generation dashboard, the pilot and co-pilot quickly become one with the car for a seamless experience.
