--- title: "Lamborghini’s V10 Replacement Is a 10,000 RPM Hybrid V8" description: "Lamborghini will be dropping its V10 engine soon and replacing it with a hybrid setup that incorporates a 739-hp, twin-turbo V8." date: "2024-05-20" modified: "2024-05-20" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/lamborghinis-v10-replacement-is-a-10000-rpm-hybrid-v8" categories: - "Lamborghini News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Huracán" - "Lamborghini" - "Supercar" --- # Lamborghini’s V10 Replacement Is a 10,000 RPM Hybrid V8 ![]() *\Lamborghini\* Pour one—or ten—out for the end of what is one of the best engines currently on sale, the 5.2-liter naturally aspirated [Lamborghini]() (ahem, Audi) V10. Instead, Lamborghini is dropping two cylinders, adding a pair of turbochargers, and throwing in some plug-in hybrid assistance for its next generation of supercars. Don't worry, it won't be as lame as it sounds, because that V8 is going to make even more power and rev even higher than the outgoing V10. According to *[Car and Driver]()*, the V8 itself is another 4.0-liter V8, like the one found in the [Urus]() and countless other Volkswagen Group cars. However, this one is a little different, as it employs a flat-plane crankshaft rather than the existing V8's cross-plane crank. While the outgoing V10 revs to 8,500 rpm and [makes an incredible noise]() as it gets there, this new V8 will have it beat, revving to an eardrum-shredding 10,000 rpm. According to Lamborghini, the new V8 shames the old V10's power, too, making 739 horsepower at 9,000 rpm and 538 lb-ft of torque from 4,000-7,000 rpm. That's just the engine, though. Remember, this new powertrain—codenamed "Lamborghini 634"—is a hybrid. So in addition to a screaming, 739-horsepower V8, it also has three electric motors. One of those motors will mount in between the engine and the new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The other two will be mounted at the front axle, giving it a torque-vectoring front end. It's a similar setup to the Lamborghini [Revuelto](), just with a V8 instead of a V12. While he total combined output is unknown, it could get close to the Revuelto's 1,001 horsepower. ![]() ![]() What will this new powertrain be used in first? Lamborghini hasn't specifically said yet, but we do know it's getting stuffed in a mid-engine Huracan replacement. The benefits of hybridizing a supercar have already been proven by cars like the Acura NSX. Having the additional punch of electric motors allows automakers to downsize their engines without sacrificing power and performance. The catch is that hybrid powertrains often lack the thrills typically associated with their purely internal-combustion counterparts, though Lamborghini should be able to mitigate that point of criticism with a 10,000-rpm redline. *Got tips? Send 'em to 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]()