Lamborghini Shows Off New Hybrid Supercar That Revs up to a ‘Very Sexy’ 10,000 RPM

Lamborghini’s replacement for the Huracan has arrived, and the new Temerario gets a wild new twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain with three electric motors. The powertrain was designed exclusively for use in the Temerario. Two electric motors power the front wheels, while the third is located in the back between the engine and transmission intended to fill the torque gaps of the V8 engine. 

Combined power output is 907 hp, with 789 hp coming from the twin-turbo V8 alone. Most impressively, the engine can rev up to an immense 10,000 rpm, which is far more than the 8,500-rpm redline of the V10 Huracan. Lamborghini claims a zero-to-100-kmh time of just 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 340 km/h.

AutoTrader spoke to Andrea Baldi, CEO of Lamborghini of the Americas, at the Temerario’s official Toronto reveal. Baldi stated that having a high-revving engine was a specific engineering goal for the Temerario to outshine its competition. 

“There are many cars in this segment, but we wanted to make a statement,” he said. “We didn’t aim for 10,000 (rpm), it's just a coincidence. It's a good number, very sexy, I must say.” 

While the hybrid system adds about 150 kg (330 lbs) to the Temerario compared to the Huracan, the increase is offset by the power increase of 270 hp over the Huracan’s V10. 

In the past, the small Lamborghinis shared their platform with the Audi R8, and therefore, there has been speculation of the since-discontinued German supercar making a return. Baldi said he couldn’t comment on other brand’s products, but he did say that the new engine was exclusively made for the Temerario.

At launch, two trim levels are available, the standard Temerario and the Alleggerita, meaning “lightweight” package, which reduces the weight by 25 kg (55 lbs). This switches the engine cover to carbon fibre and adds a carbon fibre splitter, diffuser, and spoiler. The look of the two trims are vastly different. Without the Alleggerita’s additional aero, the Temerario is very subtle, especially in the matte navy blue colour that was on display. Meanwhile, the Alleggerita package with its carbon fibre body kit and the bright green colour in which it was shown was far more flashy. Baldi said this variation is intentional and meant to appease different customer preferences.

Aside from performance, Baldi said there was a very specific objective to make the Temerario a vehicle that's comfortable to drive casually. A larger amount of interior space was a specific requirement to meet customer demands in North America. 

Designer Mitija Borkert “has managed to preserve the integrity of the design language of Lamborghini by adding elements that are making it palatable for any consumer, especially the tall people … because we need the space,” Baldi said.

The independent adaptive suspension also helps to make the Temerario more comfortable for regular drives. Baldi said it was not only a car for performance but one that should be comfortable enough to take on weekend trips. 

The biggest new visual addition to the Temerario is the hexagon-shaped front lights that give the car a bit of retro rally flare. Hexagons have been a design cue in Lamborghinis for decades, and the Temerario fully adapts them into its interior as well with its air vents, buttons, and other trim pieces, making them a prominent visual theme in the car. 

Canadian deliveries of the Lamborghini Temerario are not expected to begin until 2026, and pricing starts at about $432,490 before freight and taxes.