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Herald Sun
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- Herald Sun
First drive: New Lamborghini Temerario hybrid supercar stuns
It's a big deal, 300km/h. The trees and grandstands lining Portugal's ultra-fast Estoril Grand Prix circuit are a colourful blur, and my Lamborghini Temerario's dash is displaying silly numbers. Really? 10,000rpm? That's race car revs. And my triple-ton speed matches what Senna, Schumacher and Mansell saw when F1 last came to Estoril in the Nineties. These are lunatic levels, and my brain's fizzing. In Italian, Temerario means 'fearless'. This baby supercar may be, but its driver absolutely is not: a tight second-gear corner looms and we're at plane crash speeds. Fortunately, mercifully, somebody's fitted carbon brake rotors the size of Tasmania. The launch of a new Lamborghini is special news in car enthusiast world. Not the unobtanium 'Limited Series' models (only 20 from the mega yacht set enjoy them), but the proper production ones you'll find in every Lambo showroom. MORE: Wild new Lambo arrives in Australia Enter Temerario – the pricier, more powerful and faster replacement for the much- loved V10 Huracan, bowing out as Lamborghini's best ever selling supercar. Prepare yourself, all 'Rario numbers are big. Its 4.0L twin-turbo V8 alone packs 588kW and 730Nm, then three electric motors boast a total system output of 676kW. Yep, this thing's a self-charging or plug-in hybrid, with amusing all-electric range of 9km. Sexier, it'll reach 343km/h, with the first hundred popping up in 2.7 seconds – hypercar territory, despite weighing a not svelte 1690kg dry. Dropping anchor awakens ten (count 'em) piston calipers gripping heat-resistant 410mm discs. Rear wheels are ludicrously large at 21-inches, wrapped in grip-giving 325/30 (that's fat) tyres, with semi-slicks a cost option. I asked the man at Bridgestone – who'd helped bespoke develop these tyres for the Temerario – the cost of a replacement set, since we'd be smoking some in drift mode later. A friendly Italian shrug and 'confidential for now,' was his smiling response. If you have to ask the price …. Ah. As for that. A basic Temerario costs $613,885 before on-roads. For track fans, a lightweight Alleggerita Package adds $85,000 – think carbon interior, body and underside bits, larger rear wing, and much improved aero efficiency and downforce. But why stop there? Carbon wheels are yours for $48,650, and rest assured, myriad further options will quickly lighten your crypto wallet. Perhaps it was the Portuguese sun or last night's vinho tinto, but after track driving the Temerario for a day, the price never felt outrageous, despite being some $150k above the outgoing Huracan. MORE: '25 years jail': warning over parking hack Basically, for the price of a crappy unit in Paramatta or Collingwood, you could have what is unequivocally a styling and engineering masterclass. Deep diving the mechanicals, electricals and clever tech is mind-bending, so I'll report on how it translates to driving at one of Europe's fastest tracks. The hypersonic launch control, corner sucking and mad braking g-force feels like someone's trying to harvest your internal organs. But you're enjoying it. The V8's maximum power is found at 9000rpm, so you must leave the gorgeous carbon fibre paddle shifters alone – just let it sing to the redline. A solo electric motor integrated in the mid-mounted V8's housing instantly gets the acceleration party started while the turbos awaken, so there's zero break in performance delivery. It's blindingly, furiously, addictively fast. Two e-motors on the front axle handle torque vectoring and traction, which in plain English means this all-wheel-drive Lambo tucks you into a corner apex with supernatural, Verstappen-like precision. Sport mode brings a playful rear-wheel-drive feel, and easy-in, fast-out cornering allows grin-bringing skids. Overcook things and a billion electric brains and the wizard-like front end tidies up the driver's talent gaps. MORE: Musk signs $25bn AI deal with tech giant But Temerario's greatest trick, despite the complexity, it how easy and approachable it is to drive mega fast. In Corsa (race) mode it's ever sharper, pointier, and ready for lap records with an indicated 300km/h chaser. You can option GT racing-like telemetry (through an app) to nerd out on performance graphs, while three cameras film your exploits, including an 'emotion' one recording occupants' reactions. Great to show the rellies after Christmas lunch. MORE: 'Like Tinder': Huge problem with Aussie cars But wait. This all comes at a cost, and it's raw, emotional noise. The lack of. Our Temerario doesn't sound in any way bad, giving race car and race bike flavours when tickling 10,000rpm. Lambo's problem is what came before – the soul-tingling non-turbo V10 in the retiring Huracan. But the change had to come. We're adrift in fantasy land thinking the V10 could survive with modern emissions regulations. We lament its passing, but must soldier on. Now, Lamborghini's used electrification to its performance advantage and delivered superbly and supremely. Ferrari and McLaren may do some head scratching. And if it's your bag, you can silently, electrically pootle through town or off your driveway with a simple 'EV' button twist. Saving the planet one supercar at a time … The fighter jet-inspired cockpit doesn't even feel too cramped, seats are comfy and screen size shows constraint over ostentatious. But boy, even an F1 driver would get lost in the sea of steering wheel buttons and dials. After track heroics, the final ace is enjoying the part-beauty, part-beefcake but unmistakenly Lamborghini styling. Hints of classic Countach coat its shark nose, as does leaving the rear tyres' girth on full display from behind. A masterstroke. VERDICT 4.5/5 Breathtaking to behold, bewildering mega performance on track. Endlessly thrilling, despite death of the soulful V10. LAMBORGHINI TEMERARIO VITALS PRICE: About $670,000 drive-away ENGINE: 4.0L V8 twin-turbo petrol (588kW/730Nm) with three electric motors (220kW). EV RANGE: Approx. 9km WARRANTY/SERVICE: 3yrs/u'ltd kms, five years free servicing SAFETY: Driver and passenger front and side airbags, active lane departure warning, front and rear sensors and cameras, auto emergency braking ECONOMY: 14L/100km (with discharged battery) SPARE: Repair kit CARGO: 112L Originally published as Review: Lamborghini's Temerario hybrid supercar
Courier-Mail
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Courier-Mail
First drive: New Lamborghini Temerario hybrid supercar stuns
Don't miss out on the headlines from On the Road. Followed categories will be added to My News. It's a big deal, 300km/h. The trees and grandstands lining Portugal's ultra-fast Estoril Grand Prix circuit are a colourful blur, and my Lamborghini Temerario's dash is displaying silly numbers. Really? 10,000rpm? That's race car revs. And my triple-ton speed matches what Senna, Schumacher and Mansell saw when F1 last came to Estoril in the Nineties. These are lunatic levels, and my brain's fizzing. In Italian, Temerario means 'fearless'. This baby supercar may be, but its driver absolutely is not: a tight second-gear corner looms and we're at plane crash speeds. Fortunately, mercifully, somebody's fitted carbon brake rotors the size of Tasmania. The launch of a new Lamborghini is special news in car enthusiast world. Not the unobtanium 'Limited Series' models (only 20 from the mega yacht set enjoy them), but the proper production ones you'll find in every Lambo showroom. 2025 Lamborghini Temerario. Picture: Supplied MORE: Wild new Lambo arrives in Australia Enter Temerario – the pricier, more powerful and faster replacement for the much- loved V10 Huracan, bowing out as Lamborghini's best ever selling supercar. Prepare yourself, all 'Rario numbers are big. Its 4.0L twin-turbo V8 alone packs 588kW and 730Nm, then three electric motors boast a total system output of 676kW. Yep, this thing's a self-charging or plug-in hybrid, with amusing all-electric range of 9km. 2025 Lamborghini Temerario. Picture: Supplied Sexier, it'll reach 343km/h, with the first hundred popping up in 2.7 seconds – hypercar territory, despite weighing a not svelte 1690kg dry. Dropping anchor awakens ten (count 'em) piston calipers gripping heat-resistant 410mm discs. Rear wheels are ludicrously large at 21-inches, wrapped in grip-giving 325/30 (that's fat) tyres, with semi-slicks a cost option. I asked the man at Bridgestone – who'd helped bespoke develop these tyres for the Temerario – the cost of a replacement set, since we'd be smoking some in drift mode later. A friendly Italian shrug and 'confidential for now,' was his smiling response. If you have to ask the price …. Ah. As for that. A basic Temerario costs $613,885 before on-roads. For track fans, a lightweight Alleggerita Package adds $85,000 – think carbon interior, body and underside bits, larger rear wing, and much improved aero efficiency and downforce. But why stop there? Carbon wheels are yours for $48,650, and rest assured, myriad further options will quickly lighten your crypto wallet. Perhaps it was the Portuguese sun or last night's vinho tinto, but after track driving the Temerario for a day, the price never felt outrageous, despite being some $150k above the outgoing Huracan. 2025 Lamborghini Temerario. Picture: Supplied MORE: '25 years jail': warning over parking hack Basically, for the price of a crappy unit in Paramatta or Collingwood, you could have what is unequivocally a styling and engineering masterclass. Deep diving the mechanicals, electricals and clever tech is mind-bending, so I'll report on how it translates to driving at one of Europe's fastest tracks. The hypersonic launch control, corner sucking and mad braking g-force feels like someone's trying to harvest your internal organs. But you're enjoying it. The V8's maximum power is found at 9000rpm, so you must leave the gorgeous carbon fibre paddle shifters alone – just let it sing to the redline. 2025 Lamborghini Temerario. Picture: Supplied 2025 Lamborghini Temerario. Picture: Supplied A solo electric motor integrated in the mid-mounted V8's housing instantly gets the acceleration party started while the turbos awaken, so there's zero break in performance delivery. It's blindingly, furiously, addictively fast. Two e-motors on the front axle handle torque vectoring and traction, which in plain English means this all-wheel-drive Lambo tucks you into a corner apex with supernatural, Verstappen-like precision. Sport mode brings a playful rear-wheel-drive feel, and easy-in, fast-out cornering allows grin-bringing skids. Overcook things and a billion electric brains and the wizard-like front end tidies up the driver's talent gaps. 2025 Lamborghini Temerario. Picture: Supplied MORE: Musk signs $25bn AI deal with tech giant But Temerario's greatest trick, despite the complexity, it how easy and approachable it is to drive mega fast. In Corsa (race) mode it's ever sharper, pointier, and ready for lap records with an indicated 300km/h chaser. You can option GT racing-like telemetry (through an app) to nerd out on performance graphs, while three cameras film your exploits, including an 'emotion' one recording occupants' reactions. Great to show the rellies after Christmas lunch. 2025 Lamborghini Temerario. Picture: Supplied MORE: 'Like Tinder': Huge problem with Aussie cars But wait. This all comes at a cost, and it's raw, emotional noise. The lack of. Our Temerario doesn't sound in any way bad, giving race car and race bike flavours when tickling 10,000rpm. Lambo's problem is what came before – the soul-tingling non-turbo V10 in the retiring Huracan. But the change had to come. We're adrift in fantasy land thinking the V10 could survive with modern emissions regulations. We lament its passing, but must soldier on. 2025 Lamborghini Temerario. Picture: Supplied Now, Lamborghini's used electrification to its performance advantage and delivered superbly and supremely. Ferrari and McLaren may do some head scratching. And if it's your bag, you can silently, electrically pootle through town or off your driveway with a simple 'EV' button twist. Saving the planet one supercar at a time … The fighter jet-inspired cockpit doesn't even feel too cramped, seats are comfy and screen size shows constraint over ostentatious. But boy, even an F1 driver would get lost in the sea of steering wheel buttons and dials. 2025 Lamborghini Temerario. Picture: Supplied After track heroics, the final ace is enjoying the part-beauty, part-beefcake but unmistakenly Lamborghini styling. Hints of classic Countach coat its shark nose, as does leaving the rear tyres' girth on full display from behind. A masterstroke. VERDICT 4.5/5 Breathtaking to behold, bewildering mega performance on track. Endlessly thrilling, despite death of the soulful V10. LAMBORGHINI TEMERARIO VITALS PRICE: About $670,000 drive-away ENGINE: 4.0L V8 twin-turbo petrol (588kW/730Nm) with three electric motors (220kW). EV RANGE: Approx. 9km WARRANTY/SERVICE: 3yrs/u'ltd kms, five years free servicing SAFETY: Driver and passenger front and side airbags, active lane departure warning, front and rear sensors and cameras, auto emergency braking ECONOMY: 14L/100km (with discharged battery) SPARE: Repair kit CARGO: 112L Originally published as Review: Lamborghini's Temerario hybrid supercar
Motor 1
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The Lamborghini Temerario Makes 907 Horsepower Approachable: Track Test
I learned three very important things at the launch of the Huracán-succeeding Lamborghini Temerario: The Temerario's finger-follower diamond-like coated (DLC) valvetrain can support more than 11,000 rpm, if necessary. Around 25 percent of Huracan owners 'daily drive' their cars, according to Lamborghini. Lamborghini Chief Technical Officer, Reuven Mohr, owns both a Honda S2000 and a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV. Although the Urus is the car that brought Lamborghini volume sales, it's easy to argue that the Huracán was the car that gave Lamborghini its modern identity. The entry-level, mid-engined supercar was Lambo's heart and soul, directly tied with the snarling, haunting harmonics of its departed 5.2-liter V-10. In short, it's an extremely tough act to follow. Photo by: Chris Rosales / Motor1 Photo by: Chris Rosales / Motor1 Enter the Temerario. With an all-new twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 that revs to 10,000 rpm, and a Revuelto-derived hybrid system, this car couldn't be more different from the Huracán. This radical departure for Lambo is the biggest since the original Gallardo 22 years ago; an evolution from pure, screaming emotion into careful, calculated technical ascendancy with a sprinkle of animalism. A Huracán successor? It's closer to revolution. Quick Specs 2026 Lamborghini Temerario Engine Twin-Turbocharged 4.0-Liter V-8 Hybrid Output 907 Horsepower / 538 Pound-Feet 0-60 MPH 2.7 Seconds Weight 4,200 Pounds (est.) Price $390,000 (est.) Firstly, the Temerario is more than the sum of its parts. Literally. According to Mohr, the true 'secret' of the Temerario lies in its software; the way it approaches a corner, reacts to driver inputs, delivers power, and its overall feel. It's all carefully laid out in computerized strata. No less than 15 control units speak to each other from all corners of the Temerario's kingdom. The electric motors speak to the traction control, which speaks to the brake-by-wire system, which also speaks to the 'vertical control unit,' which then speaks to torque vectoring—you get the idea. The Web of Things that makes up the dynamic picture of the Temerario is vast and endlessly complicated. With how it's wired up, the Temerario actively controls cornering attitude at any stage of the corner with a cavernous chest of tools, though it most heavily leverages its three electric motors. One motor exists between the engine and gearbox, and another pair of axial flux motors control each front wheel, all powered by a 3.8-kilowatt-hour battery pack. Every part is derived from the Revuelto, and with it, Mohr says, the Temerario can drive in almost any fashion, with a particular focus on approachability. The front motors send stopping power to either of the front wheels separately, assisting in the baby Lambo's rotation. But in the same breath, they also apply torque to the wheels, straightening the car's yaw attitude. Photo by: Chris Rosales / Motor1 Pros: Ridiculously Fast, Easy to Drive, Amazing Tech The central electric motor boosts the high-revving V-8's response, while also providing subtle straightening force under braking via additional engine braking. It also pre-boosts the colossal IHI turbochargers by applying a slight drag to the crankshaft before deploying full power. (Before you ask, they are not bigger than the Corvette ZR1's turbos, but are damn close.) Then there's that flat-plane V-8. It revs to an astounding 10,000 rpm (10,250 rpm if you use launch control), and officially, it makes 789 horsepower. But a few Lambo folks on the ground dispute that number. Most will tell you that the engine produces north of 800 hp, closer to 840 in reality, and that it's tough to claim total system output with a hybrid. Nonetheless, the Lambo deploys up to 907 hp from 9,000 to 9,750 rpm, with only the slightest dropoff to redline. It is a totally ground-up Lamborghini design, cast and forged in Sant'Agata, using some trick stuff—titanium connecting rods, a DLC-coated finger-follower valvetrain, and the aforementioned BFTs. Photo by: Chris Rosales / Motor1 Cons: Numb Steering, Too Subdued Visually (For A Lambo) Put simply: Hybridization is a defining characteristic of the Temerario. Mohr proudly boasts that Lamborghini pushes the possibilities of electric assistance further than any other automaker, noting that the company writes its own firmware for all of the electronic controls. With three lead-follow sessions at the storied, Formula 1-grade Circuito do Estoril, it was easy to see those efforts come to life. I drove both a normal Temerario and the Allegerita package, which lightens the car by 28 pounds (55 if you spring for the optional carbon fiber wheels) and offers a host of subtle aerodynamic improvements for an overall 67 percent increase in downforce. Photo by: Lamborghini Photo by: Lamborghini The biggest distinction between the two Temerario packages was the choice of tire: Bridgestone Potenza Sport for a 'normal' Temerario, and the grippier Potenza Race for the Allegerita. Allegerita, oddly, means 'she is lighter.' In either permutation, understanding the dense inner workings of the thing proved to be extremely simple—nothing was too complicated. The Temerario simply provided a domain for me to play in, one with a wide, forgiving trough of grip and plenty of options. Photo by: Chris Rosales / Motor1 If I asked for a bit more rotation on corner entry with brakes, it would give it to me. If I rolled the steering over early and demanded it to rotate on power, it would slingshot me out of a corner with a slight scrub of oversteer. No matter the situation, the Temerario remained adaptable in yaw attitude, almost lending to a feeling that it did everything on a pivot around your coccyx. I said this about the Revuelto: It handles like a loose, tippy-toes rally car. And learning about Mohr's affinity for ass-happy Japanese cars explains this trait. Its only sin is the steering: Numb, with a disappointingly flat effort curve. In an age where almost every sporting automaker has solved electric power steering, the Temerario's wheel is resolutely disconnected. Only a faded whisper of the tires travel up in countersteer, even then, it's mostly an exercise in listening to the seat rather than your hands. Photo by: Chris Rosales / Motor1 The engine feels practically as powerful as the Revuelto's 1,001-horse, naturally aspirated V-12, and revs with even more vigor at the top end. The instant torque and linearity were hard to believe, thanks to the electric motors delicately blending with the V-8 to achieve true naturally aspirated responsiveness. The Temerario's neatest trick? Making all 10,000 rpm useful and worthwhile, with an absurd surge of power all the way to redline. It almost wiped the V-10 clean from my neurons. Almost. Too easy is an idiotic thing to say about a supercar. When can a sports car be too easy? Yet, I've always thought of Lambos as the dangerous ones. Not actually dangerous, but the best at simulating the feeling of danger. Photo by: Chris Rosales / Motor1 Photo by: Chris Rosales / Motor1 The Temerario is objectively better in every single way than the Huracán–right to the point of being too easy. You get out of the thing, look at its slightly subdued (for a Lambo) looks, hear its much too quiet idle, and think—does it have the emotional edge of the Huracán? Right now, the Temerario does not have the death's razor blade character of that old V-10 beast. It's a temperament Lambo still knows—the proof is in the Revuelto. But there is no doubt that the Temerario is a much better Lambo for someone who wants to use it every day. But is it a better Lamborghini? I'm not quite sure. Competitors Ferrari 296 GTB Maserati MC20 McLaren 750S More Lambo Stuff Lamborghini's First EV Might Be Dead On Arrival The Lamborghini Revuelto Is Ballistic: Video Review Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . 2026 Lamborghini Temerario Engine Twin-Turbocharged 4.0-Liter V-8 Hybrid Output 789 Horsepower / 528 Pound-Feet EV Range 6 Miles Transmission Eight-Speed Dual-Clutch Drive Type All-Wheel Drive Speed 0-60 MPH 2.3 Seconds Weight 4,100 Pounds (est.) Base Price $390,000 As-Tested Price $400,000 (est.) 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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lamborghini's half-year operating profit slips on currency effects
MILAN (Reuters) -Italian luxury sports car maker Lamborghini said on Wednesday its operating income fell slightly in the first half even as it delivered record numbers of cars to customers, as currency effects weighed on its bottom line. Operating income stood at 431 million euros ($497 million) in the January to June period versus 458 million euros a year earlier, primarily due to unfavourable exchange rate trends in the second quarter, the company said in a statement. "The results... are solid despite global economic and political instability," CEO Stephan Winkelmann said. Net revenues amounted to 1.62 billion euros in the period as the carmaker, part of Germany's Volkswagen, delivered 5,681 cars, its highest amount ever for a first half. Its operating profit margin fell to 26.6% from 28.3% a year earlier. Winkelmann said the results confirmed that a decision to make all Lamborghini's range hybrid was the right one, as shown by the success of the Revuelto sportscar, its first plug-in hybrid, launched in 2023, and of the Urus SE SUV. "Our vision is shared by our customers," he said. "We now look forward to the market launch of the Temerario, which will complete the first fully hybrid range in the segment". Lamborghini, based near Bologna in Northern Italy, did not make any reference to Sunday's EU-U.S. framework trade deal, which imposed a 15% U.S. import tariff on most EU goods, despite the Americas region accounting for around 30% of its deliveries in the first half, or 1,732 cars. The Europe, Middle East and Africa region led deliveries in the period with 2,708 units, while Asia Pacific accounted for 1,241 units. Earlier this year Winkelmann said U.S. tariffs would have an impact on Lamborghini's revenue even though luxury product makers can pass on potential tariffs to customers, as there was a "sweet point" beyond which "you lose volumes". ($1 = 0.8672 euros)
India Today
2 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Lamborghini reports strong half-yearly performance with hybrid success
Automobili Lamborghini has announced a strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, achieving a turnover of 1.62 billion and an operating profit of 43 million, despite challenging global economic conditions and unfavourable exchange rates. The company delivered a record-breaking 5,581 vehicles, a 2% increase from the first half of 2024, marking its best-ever first-half success is attributed to Lamborghini's strategic shift to a fully hybrid lineup, as outlined in its Direzione Cor Tauri roadmap. The Revuelto, Lamborghini's first High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV), and the Urus SE plug-in hybrid Super-SUV have been pivotal. advertisement The Revuelto, boasting a 1,015bhp powertrain with a next-generation V12 engine, three electric motors, and a dual-clutch gearbox, combines cutting-edge design with a new carbon-fiber chassis. The Urus SE, with 800bhp hybrid system, offers enhanced design, aerodynamics, and technology, improving comfort, efficiency, and emissions while maintaining its segment-leading a slight dip in operating profit, Lamborghini's profitability remains strong at 26.6%, reinforcing its sustainable growth trajectory. The EMEA region led deliveries with 2,708 units, followed by the Americas with 1,321 and APAC with 1, Stephan Winkelmann emphasised the success of the hybrid strategy, stating, 'The results confirm our vision for hybridisation is resonating with customers, even amidst global instability.' CFO Paolo Poma added, 'Our performance underscores Lamborghini's resilience and leadership in the luxury sector.'The upcoming Temerario, a V8 HPEV hybrid super sports car, is set to further strengthen the lineup, with its dynamic debut at Autodromo Fernanda Pires da Silva in Estoril showcasing exceptional track performance. Deliveries are expected to begin in early to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
