Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur has officially introduced the Lamborghini Temerario in Malaysia, with the wraps coming off the brand’s second plug-in hybrid supercar – after the Revuelto – earlier this evening. Pricing for the Temerario, which replaces the long-running Huracán, starts from RM1.35 million, before taxes, duties and options.
Unlike the Revuelto, which has a naturally-aspirated V12 at the heart of things, the Temerario is shod with a 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 hybrid engine, but there’s no shortage of zip. On its own, the new L411 engine develops 800 PS from 9,000 to 9,750 rpm and 730 Nm of torque between 4,000 and 7,000 rpm, and can rev up to 10,000 rpm, which is higher than Ferrari and Porsche’s NA engines.
A three electric motor system, each offering 150 PS, completes the set-up. One of these is at the rear, situated between the engine and the new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, and offers 300 Nm of push. The other two units provide torque vectoring across the front axle. Combined, both push out a peak of 299 PS (82 PS continuous) and 2,150 Nm.
Combined with the engine, total system output is 920 PS, enabling the Temerario to get from standstill to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 343 km/h.
The three motors are juiced by a 3.8 kWh battery, housed within the spine of the chassis. The pack supports AC charging of up to 7 kW, and takes around 30 minutes for a full charge. A novelty of the electrified system is that the front motors can drive the car on electricity alone with a maximum output of 190 PS.
Drivers can control how the powertrain operates via the Recharge (which charges the battery using the V8), Hybrid and Performance settings, which work in unison with the five drive modes – Città (for city), Strada (street), Sport, Corsa (race) and Corsa Plus (driver aids off) – to determine how the engine and motors are used. There’s also launch control and a four-level Drift Mode.
Enhancing the ferocity of the high-revving V8 is a specially-tuned exhaust system with an active exhaust, a connection between the engine banks and a sound symposer that sends engine notes to the cabin.
If you’re into hexagons, the Temerario will surely be a delight to sight, because the shape can be seen across the car, from the daytime running lights in the front air intakes, the door mirrors, the side window shape, the various scoops and the centre tailpipe to the taillights and even the fuel filler flap and charge port doors.
The overall shape itself is unmistakably Lamborghini, with a low-slung silhouette characterised by the slim, swooping glasshouse, which tapers towards the rear. The unbroken shoulder line, which stretches from the front fenders to the taillights, is reminiscent of the Gallardo’s, while the fixed rear spoiler enhances the car’s substantial width.
Plenty of attention has been paid to aerodynamics. Aside from various fins hidden within air inlets, the roof’s central channel and tapered glasshouse have also been designed to feed the rear spoiler with clean airflow, while a large rear diffuser and various deflectors maximise air flow extraction from the back of the vehicle. It’s all good enough to provide the Temerario with 103% more rear downforce compared to its predecessor.
Additional downforce – to the tune of 158% – can be obtained with the inclusion of an Alleggerita (lightweight) pack, which adds a finned carbon fibre front splitter along with carbon underbody panels, side skirts, rear engine cover and a more aggressively styled rear spoiler to the equation.
Thanks to the new spaceframe chassis, the Temerario offers significantly more interior space than its predecessor, with more headroom and legroom as well as the ability to accommodate passengers up to 200 com tall. Inside, the presentation is similar to the Revuelto’s, with a Y-shaped centre console, hexagonal corner air-con vents and a trio of screens to be found.
The digital displays consist of a customisable 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, an 8.4-inch portrait infotainment touchscreen and a 9.1-inch passenger display. There’s also wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as a Sonus faber sound system.
The Temerario also debuts a Lamborghini Vision Unit, which is a three camera system that captures the forward view, the front cabin and the occupants. Besides being a fancy dash – and selfie – cam, the system also allows drivers to record up to two minutes of driving footage using the Memories Recorder function.
The car can be specified with either leather or Corsatex microfibre upholstery, along with a multitude of carbon fibre interior options. Other cabin highlights include power-adjustable comfort seats with heating and ventilation (with carbon fibre sports seats being an option) and rotary dials for controlling the drive and powertrain modes and Drift Mode levels.
The Temerario rides on 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels, available in three different designs and materials, these being cast rims (three colours), forged (four colours) and carbon. Standard fit rubbers are Bridgestone Potenza Sport, in 255/35 profile at the front and 325/30 at the rear.
As for exterior colours, two new dedicated shades were introduced at launch, Blu Marinus (which is what the Malaysian display example is in) and a green called Verde Mercurius. However, Temerario buyers will have to option of more than 400 body colours to pick from.
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