Lamborghini Announces August 16 Launch Date For V8 Huracan Successor - The Temerario

The Lamborghini Huracan, whose production will cease in December, is set to be replaced by the Italian manufacturer's third plug-in hybrid supercar, named Temerario. This highly anticipated model will be unveiled during Monterey Car Week on August 16.

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The Lamborghini Huracan, whose production will cease in December, is set to be replaced by the Italian manufacturer's third plug-in hybrid supercar, reportedly named Temerario. This highly anticipated model will be unveiled during Monterey Car Week on August 16.

However, the catch is that the car will lose the iconic Lambo naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 for a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, releasing 789 HP and 538 pound-feet of torque. The 10,000 rpm engine for the Temerario is derived from a 3.8-liter unit from the SC63 LMDh prototype, a car designed by Lamborghini and built by Ligier for competition in the Hypercar, GTP (Grand Touring Prototype), and IMSA SportsCar Championships.

In addition, the Revuelto-sourced transversely mounted eight-speed dual-clutch transmission will handle the quick shifts, while a three-motor plug-in hybrid system, according to Motor1.com, will contribute an extra 147 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque to the total power output. Lamborghini Chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann hinted that the new car's total power output would exceed 887 hp, which is nearly 250 hp more than most versions of the Huracan.

While the hybrid setup will likely increase the weight of the supercar, it aligns with a period when performance must be balanced against emissions to comply with stringent environmental regulations. Lamborghini is thriving, with deliveries increasing by 4.1 percent to 5,558 cars through June, setting a new record for the first half of the year. The strong demand for the Urus SE has ensured the factory will remain busy for approximately another year, thanks to existing orders.

As a result of Lamborghini's impressive sales performance, the upcoming Temerario will not share a twin with any Audi models, unlike its predecessors, the Gallardo and Huracan, which shared parts with the R8. The robust sales figures have enabled Lamborghini to invest in the development of an entirely new model without the need to share components with other vehicles under the same corporate umbrella. Also, since the R8 was discontinued a few months ago, there won't be an equivalent model to share parts with anyway.