Lamborghini to Debut Huracan Successor with a New V8 in August; Check Details Here
Lamborghini will unveil the Lanzador, its first electric vehicle, by 2028 and a second-generation all-electric Urus by 2029. Besides, the company has confirmed that the Revuelto's production will continue until the early 2030s.
By Reetika Bhatt
The V10 supercars have continued to be Lamborghini's mainstay ever since the Italian brand came under the Volkswagen Group's umbrella. Following its launch about ten years back, the Huracan, Lamborghini's most recent V10 supercar, has established itself to be a popular choice among car aficionados. The demand for the Huracan has been exceeding supply for about a year. As a result, the car has been going off the shelves, even though production is not expected to end until later in the year. With the recent introduction of the STJ, the era of the supercar came to an end. This also marked the end of naturally aspirated V-10 engines being used in Volkswagen Group cars, an approach that was also shared by the now-discontinued Audi R8. On the other hand, a new hybrid supercar is anticipated to join Lamborghini's portfolio in the latter part of 2024.
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Lamborghini Huracan Successor: Key Details
Fresh details regarding Huracan's successor were disclosed in Sant'Agata Bolognese's Q1 2024 results document. The brand's head of sales and marketing, Federico Foschini, shared his thoughts on the anticipated launch. The Huracan's successor, which is scheduled to go on sale in August, will have a plug-in hybrid system centred around a V8 internally developed engine. This will be a notable deviation from the manufacturer's custom of using drivetrains from other VW Group brands.
Lamborghini Comments
Previously, Lamborghini's director for the Asia-Pacific region, Francesco Scardaoni, emphasised the brand's financial stability and confirmed that it could build a new model on its own. It is important to note that the venerable 5.2-litre FSI unit will no longer be developed. This is in line with VW Group's larger plan to reduce size and adhere to stricter emissions standards. However, it remains to be seen how much the electric powertrain resembles the new Urus SE, which also has a plug-in hybrid V8 setup.
According to Foschini, a plug-in hybrid V8 is better than an internal combustion engine. He highlighted that it is due to the additional features like dynamic torque vectoring. Further, there are enticing claims that the V8 engine's dual-clutch automatic gearbox, which is borrowed from the Revuelto, has an eight-speed gearbox and that the turbochargers won't engage until 7,000 rpm, with an outstanding redline of 10,000rpm.
A New Name
As for the Huracan's successor, Lamborghini has already decided on a title that is in keeping with its legacy of aggressive bull-inspired names. The European Union Intellectual Property Office's trademark application for "Temerario" suggests big things are yet to come.
Upcoming Launches
Following the upcoming launch of the Huracan's successor, Lamborghini will wrap up its electrification path, with the Revuelto working as a V-12 plug-in hybrid and the Urus SE replacing prior V8-powered vehicles. Plans call for Lamborghini to unveil the Lanzador, its first electric vehicle, by 2028 and a second-generation all-electric Urus by 2029. Besides, the company has confirmed that the Revuelto's production will continue until the early 2030s.
