--- title: "The Lamborghini Temerario Is a 907-HP V8 Huracan Successor That Revs to 10K" description: "Despite going from a naturally aspirated V10 to a twin-turbo V8, the Temerario's engine revs nearly 2,000 rpm higher." date: "2024-08-16" modified: "2024-08-16" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-lamborghini-temerario-is-a-907-hp-v8-huracan-successor-that-revs-to-10k-rpm" categories: - "Lamborghini News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Lamborghini" - "Supercar" --- # The Lamborghini Temerario Is a 907-HP V8 Huracan Successor That Revs to 10K ![]() *Lamborghini* The entire automotive world collectively groaned when [Lamborghini]() announced it would eventually drop its beloved 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 for a hybrid V8. It seemed like Lamborghini was just bending to more stringent European emissions regulations, rather than developing something truly worthy of the brand's heritage and reputation. But boy, were we all wrong. Yes, the new Lamborghini Temerario has a twin-turbo, hybrid V8 but it also uses three axial-flux motors, makes 907 horsepower, and revs to 10,000 rpm. For the record, that's nearly 2,000 rpm higher than the old free-breathing V10. The engine itself is a 4.0-liter, flat-plane crank, 180-degree, twin-turbo screamer, which makes 788 hp by itself between 9,000-9,750 rpm, and 538 lb-ft of torque between 4,000-7,000 rpm. One of the electric motors is sandwiched between the V8 and the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and is used to fill in the torque gap under 4,000 rpm. Two additional motors sit at the front axle, powering the front wheels to make the Temerario all-wheel drive. The motors get their juice from a narrow 3.8-kWh battery pack that sits in the central tunnel of the all-aluminum chassis. ![]() ![]() ![]() With its combined 907 hp, Lamborghini claims the Temerario can hit 60 mph in 2.7 seconds and has a top speed of 213 mph. And despite having a hybrid system with batteries and three electric motors, its dry weight is 3,725 pounds. Full curb weight, fluids, and all will likely still be under 4,000 pounds, which isn't too shabby for a hybrid all-wheel-drive supercar with a big V8. The Temerario is a plug-in hybrid, too. That means you can recharge it at home, which takes about 30 minutes from a standard wall plug. In its dedicated "Hybrid" mode, it can even drive solely under electric power, during which it has just 187 horsepower. The "Recharge" mode allows the V8 to top up the battery as quickly as possible, while only using 715 of its available output. The third powertrain mode, "Performance," gives you the maximum power possible from both the engine and its electric motors. It wouldn't be a hybrid supercar without even more modes, though. So in addition to those three powertrain configurations, the Temerario has five driving profiles. There are the usual Strada, Sport, and Corsa modes, but Lamborghini's added two new ones: Città and Corsa Plus. The former means "City" in Italian and it's made for exactly that—calmly cruising around urban centers—and can only be used with either the Hybrid or Recharge powertrain modes. Corsa Plus is the typical full-beans performance mode but with ESC off, and it also allows launch control. There's also a Drift Mode, that has three levels of yaw angle allowance. The first is a beginner's mode while the third should be left to the pros. [![]()]() [![]()]() [![]()]() [![]()]() [![]()]() [![]()]() [![]()]() Lamborghini nailed the design, too. Since the Temerario replaces the Huracan rather than the bonkers Aventador, it's aggressive but restrained for a Lambo. Its nose is pointy and incredibly low to the ground, it has super squinty headlights, and its silhouette is that of a big wedge: classic Lamborghini. I also really like the cutouts in the rear bumper for the rear wheels, showcasing just how massive the tires are. Inside, however, things are pretty calm by Lambo standards. The center screen is vertically oriented and cantilevered over the center console, the steering wheel is sporty but not as angular or hexagonal as the Huracan's, and the gauge screen sits in a standalone housing that looks tacked onto the dash. There's a little screen for the passenger, too, a la Ferrari. It all actually seems kind of nice and luxurious, without the drama of past Lamborghinis. I'm sure there will be more extreme versions that turn the cabin into a carbon fiber-lined penalty box very soon, though. Bridgestone makes the stock tires for the Temerario, with Potenza Sport run-flat and Potenza Race options available. However, there's also a specific Blizzak LM005 winter tire available, so customers in climates with snowy winters can still enjoy 10,000 rpm in the powder. ![]() ![]() [![]()]() [![]()]() **Lamborghini** As I get older, it's easy to become jaded by uber-expensive supercars designed only for the filthy rich that will barely drive them. For that reason, it was easy to roll my eyes at the idea of the hybrid Temerario. However, Lamborghini has over-delivered here. Sure, the engineers in Sant'Agata were forced to downsize, turbocharge, and hybridize their powertrain like everyone else, but they did so while also increasing the revs and the engine-specific power. The Lamborghini spirit seems alive and well, indeed. *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]()