Lamborghini Temerario succeeds the Huracan as High Performance PHEV

Kenneth John Published: August 19, 2024, 10:54 AM IST

The gorgeous naturally aspirated V-10 engine of the Lamborghini Huracan is no longer in production. Introducing the Temerario, Lambo's entry-level supercar that ventures into the realm of electrification and turbocharging and the true heir to the Huracan. With the unveiling of the new supercar, Lamborghini has now electrified its entire portfolio, including the Revuelto and Urus SE.

The Temerario, which has three electric motors and a 4.0-litre V8 plug-in hybrid arrangement with twin turbochargers, is dubbed an HPEV (High-Performance Electrified Vehicle) by Lamborghini. The new 4.0-litre engine can rev its way up to 10,000 rpm and produces 800PS of peak power between 9,000 and 9,750 rpm and can produce 730Nm of torque between 4,000 and 7,000 rpm.

The 3 electric motors that complement the engine derive power from a rather small 3.8kWh battery. One of the electric motors is integrated into the housing of the V8 biturbo, directly to fill in any any turbo lag. The other two oil-cooled axial flow electric motors with a total peak output of 300PS drive the front axle when required to achieve all-wheel drive.

The battery pack can be recharged through regenerative braking or via the V8 engine but if you want to plug it in directly, it would take you about 30 minutes to charge via an AC charging port with up to 7 kilowatts of power. With all things flowing in perfect harmony, the Temerario has a total output of 920PS and Lamborghini claims a 0 to 100 kph sprint of just 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 340 kph.

There is also a new transmission onboard in the form of an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) installed transversally behind the V8. Because of the e-motor integration, the gearbox itself is more flexible and lighter than the Huracan's seven-speed unit. However, a minor rise from 31.9 to 32 m in the 100-0 kph braking distance serves as a reminder that this is heavier than the outgoing car.

From a visual perspective, the Temerario looks like a smaller Revuelto. The chiselled Temerario has less flashy front and side air intake designs, and its narrow LED headlamps run horizontally across the nose rather than sweeping back but have identical shapes and high, centre-mounted exhausts. Similar to the Huracan that came before it, the new car is constructed using an aluminium spaceframe. The Temerario comes with optional forged or carbon-fibre wheels that are spaced 20 and 21 inches apart.

With a bigger rear wing, distinctive bumper treatments, and carbon fibre wheels, the Temerario Alleggerita lightweight package makes its premiere at launch, promising a 158 percent boost in downforce over the Huracn Evo and a 25kg weight reduction over the normal Temerario. Add the Carbon Pack, and the weight decreases by an additional 1.8kg thanks to the carbon used in the side air intakes, mirror caps, and rear diffuser.

Three screens are located on the dashboard inside: a 12.3-inch instrument panel an 8.4-inch infotainment screen for the driver, and a 9.1-inch device right in front of the passenger. To provide a dash cam with an emphasis on safety and what Lamborghini refers to as a "memories recorder" that combines video and lap telemetry, the software may also be integrated with the optional Lamborghini Vision Unit (LVU) camera setup. The Tememerario's interior is a hexagon-filled cockpit-style cabin. Over Huracn, headroom increases by 1.3 inches, and legroom increases by as much as 1.8 inches.