--- title: "Lamborghini’s First Hybrid Supercar Packs a V12, Three Electric Motors and 1,001 HP" description: "The new Lamborghini LB744 is a plug-in hybrid V12 supercar with three electric motors, 1,001 horsepower, and a 9,250 rpm redline." date: "2023-03-07" modified: "2023-03-07" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/lamborghinis-first-hybrid-supercar-packs-a-v12-three-electric-motors-and-1001-hp" categories: - "Lamborghini News" - "News" - "News by Brand" --- # Lamborghini’s First Hybrid Supercar Packs a V12, Three Electric Motors and 1,001 HP ![]() Lamborghini finally revealed the inevitable[ hybrid powertrain]() Tuesday it'll stuff into its next supercar codenamed LB744. Even [Lamborghini]() can't hide from tightening emissions regulations, and it needs to start electrifying its lineup. Thankfully, it's doing it in the most Lamborghini way possible, by continuing to use a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12, with three electric motors adding even more power. Despite sharing its displacement with the outgoing Aventador's engine, the V12 in the hybrid LB744 is an entirely new engine. At 481 pounds, it's the lightest V12 Lamborghini has ever made, shaving 37 pounds off the old engine. It's also the most powerful V12 Lambo's ever made, pumping out 813 horsepower and 535 pound-feet of torque before any electric assistance. If you were worried Lamborghini might have gone soft while switching to electrification, the new V12's redline is an eardrum-shredding 9,250 rpm. ![]() ![]() ![]() The engine is now turned 180 degrees from the Aventador's, and its new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission is now transversely mounted and positioned behind the engine. That frees up the old transmission tunnel spot to be used for the small 3.8-kWh battery pack. The V12 and dual-clutch transmission get some help from a single electric motor, which is mounted to the gearbox, to power only the rear wheels. While another pair of electric motors power the front wheels, making it all-wheel drive. Total system power is rated at 1,000 CV (1,001 horsepower. Despite its small 3.8 kWh battery, the Lamborghini LB744 can drive under electric power alone and, because the transmission-mounted motor can drive the rear wheels on its own, it can act as an all-wheel drive EV. And it reverses in pure EV mode, thanks to its front pair of motors. Since it is a plug-in hybrid, the small battery can be recharged either by plugging it in or using the engine. With a 7-kW wall charger, the small battery can be filled in 30 minutes. ![]() ![]() ![]() Lamborghini isn't the first to make a plug-in hybrid, all-wheel drive supercar. It isn't even the first to make a V12 hybrid supercar. The LaFerrari did that back in 2015. However, a car company developing an entirely new large-displacement naturally aspirated V12 engine for a supercar in 2023 is something that should be celebrated. *Got tips? Send 'em tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()