Lamborghini unleashes Huracan replacement - the Temerario

Lamborghini has revealed details and images of its eagerly-anticipated Huracan successor. The all-new Temerario may be a hybrid, but it packs a very, very hard punch!

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The Temerario is the second model in the marque's High-Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) range, after the Revuelto. Its new twin-turbo hybrid powertrain delivers eye-popping outputs. The all-new, L411 high-revving 4.0L V8 (engine speed of up to 10 000rpm!) at its heart delivers 588kW, while the full system output is a whopping 677kW - that is 206kW more than in the Huracan EVO! The torque figure is 730Nm, available from 4 000 to 7 000rpm. 

"With the V8 biturbo, the amplitude and frequency of the sound increase as the engine speed rises, and thanks to the flat-plane crankshaft, subtle vibrations underline the power of the drive depending on the engine speed. For the occupants, the ride in the Temerario is an incredible experience for all the senses. Drivers will be roused by the powerful Lamborghini sound and will feel its unmistakable character with all senses," says Rouven Mohr, Chief Technical Officer at Lamborghini.

Lamborghini says the Temerario delivers a unique sound in each of its driving modes, Città, Strada, Sport and Corsa. In Città mode, Lamborghini offers a high level of comfort with a special sound from the electric drive unit. The composition achieves a smooth and pleasant listening experience in urban environments. In Città mode, the Temerario is emission-free and quiet.

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In Strada mode, for country roads and fast autoroutes, occupants enjoy a comfortable and homogeneous V8 biturbo sound experience with evenly distributed frequencies, without any barking or sharp peaks for sporty yet discreet driving pleasure. In Sport and Corsa modes, Lamborghini amplifies the second- and fourth-order overtones of a V8 four-stroke engine and air-intake harmonics, creating an exhilarating and powerful listening experience.

Performance is electrifying, with the power delivered to all four wheels via a new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. Lamborghini claims a 0-100kph time of 2.7 seconds and a 343kph top speed.

The Temerario offers 13 driving experiences that make the super sports car versatile and capable of exciting both in daily driving and on the curbs of a circuit. The drive modes can be selected via the rotors on the steering wheel: the upper left red-crowned rotor allows the driver to choose between Città, Strada, Sport, Corsa and Corsa Plus (ESC Off - electronic controls deactivated); furthermore, by pressing the "checkered flag" button for two seconds, Launch Control is activated to exploit the maximum potential when starting from a standing start.

“Temerario offers an innovative and emotional driving experience at the same time. The e-4WD system including real torque vectoring is a perfect combination,” comments Mohr. “On the one hand we have a car that is absolutely precise and effective on the track, on the other we have a more typically rear-wheel drive character, oriented towards maximum involvement for the driver."

And what about the design? In the best Lamborghini tradition the Temerario will certainly swivel heads! “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 Temerario is scheduled to reach South Africa during the first quarter of 2026.