Lamborghini is set to unveil the successor to the Huracan on August 16 during the Monterey Car Week. The Italian supercar manufacturer has released a teaser video highlighting the high-revving engine of the upcoming model to tide enthusiasts over. Unlike the Gallardo and Huracan, which featured naturally aspirated V-10 engines, the new model will sport a twin-turbo V-8, ensuring a powerful and loud performance. The teaser video raises questions as it appears to show a 4.0-liter engine with a higher redline than initially announced. Initially, Lamborghini stated that the new V-8 would produce 789 horsepower between 9,000 and 9,750 rpm, reaching a redline of 10,000 rpm. However, the digital tachometer in the video indicates a red needle exceeding this previously disclosed maximum speed. It is speculated that while the production version may be limited to 10,000 rpm, the engine could potentially rev even higher in its uncorked state. Regardless, the sound is impressive, even though it differs from the traditional naturally aspirated V-10.
Lamborghini's first flat-plane V-8 will deliver 538 pound-feet of torque between 4,000 and 7,000 rpm, achieving nearly 200 hp per liter. This engine utilizes a "hot-vee" layout with titanium connecting rods and is integrated into a complex hybrid system featuring three electric motors. The transmission, an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, is adapted from the Revuelto flagship model for this new vehicle. Although the combined output has not been officially disclosed, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann has indicated on LinkedIn that the vehicle will exceed 900 CV, equivalent to over 887 hp. This represents a significant increase over the 631-hp Huracan but still falls short of the 1,001 hp in the Revuelto.
The new model, anticipated to be named "Temerario," marks a solo effort by Lamborghini, as Audi, which owns the brand, has committed to developing a new supercar but exclusively as an electric vehicle. This move allows Lamborghini to manage costs independently, given its financial strength. The new model will complement Lamborghini's electrified lineup, which includes the Revuelto and Urus hybrids. A fully electric model is expected around 2028 with the introduction of the Lanzador grand tourer, a two-door, four-seater production model.
