Lamborghiniโs latest beast, the Temerario, made its roaring debut at Portugalโs legendary Estoril Circuit โ and it wasnโt just for show. Over two adrenaline-packed weeks, journalists, dealer reps from 56 global markets, and even some lucky owners put the hybrid supercar through its paces on the 4.36 km track. The verdict? This isnโt just the future of Lamborghini โ itโs a whole new level of performance.
Hand-built in SantโAgata Bolognese, the Temerario is Lamborghiniโs next-gen High-Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV). Under the hood โ or more accurately, behind your head โ is a brand-new 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 paired with three electric motors, pushing out a combined 920 CV and 800 Nm of torque. The V8 alone hits a mind-blowing 10,000 rpm โ a first for any production supercar.
With 13 driving modes, including a brand-new Drift mode and Launch Control, the Temerario is tuned for everything from your morning commute to full-on track domination. The numbers speak for themselves:
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0โ100 km/h in 2.7 seconds
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0โ200 km/h in under 7.3 seconds
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Top speed: 343 km/h
On Estorilโs 13 legendary corners โ the same ones where Senna tested a V12 Lamborghini F1 engine back in โ93 โ the Temerario showed off its improved handling and crazy aero upgrades. Thanks to its hybrid-optimized design, downforce is up by 103% over its predecessor โ and an insane 158% with the Alleggerita lightweight package. That version drops over 25kg and boosts aero efficiency by 67%.
Drivers reported a razor-sharp response from the all-new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, which is more compact and shifts quicker than ever. Even better? The Temerario can run fully electric and cut CO2 emissions by up to 50% compared to the last-gen model.
For track junkies and data nerds, the Lamborghini Telemetry 2.0 app logs everything: lap times, sector splits, even heart rate integration via Apple Watch. It’s not just about chasing numbers โ itโs about improving as a driver, one corner at a time.
And if personalization is your thing, Lamborghiniโs Ad Personam program offers over 400 exterior colors, liveries, and custom interiors. New materials like ultralight Corsa-Tex in Dinamicaยฎ microfiber add both flair and function.
Slide into the spacious cabin (yes, thereโs more headroom now), and youโre greeted by Lamborghiniโs signature mix of fighter-jet drama and premium finishes. The bespoke Sonus faber audio system โ designed exclusively for Temerario โ packs seven independently driven speakers powered by a 750W ClassโD Dual DSP amp. Translation? Huge sound. Zero fatigue. Full immersion.
Lamborghini tapped Bridgestone as the exclusive tire partner for the Temerario. The lineup includes custom-developed Potenza Sport tires for road use, Potenza Race rubber for the track, and Blizzak LM005 winter tires for year-round performance. Every tire was designed using Bridgestoneโs Virtual Tyre Development tech โ a win for both performance and sustainability.
Even the launch event at Estoril was certified under ISO 20121 for sustainable event management โ part of Lamborghiniโs push to align performance with responsibility. From reducing environmental impact to championing social responsibility, Lamborghini is clearly looking beyond lap times.
The Lamborghini Temerario isnโt just a new chapter โ itโs a complete rewrite of what a hybrid supercar can be. Whether you’re chasing apexes, carving up back roads, or spec-ing your dream ride, this machine proves Lamborghini hasnโt just kept up โ itโs lapped the competition.
