“‘Temerario’ embodies a sense of playful audacity and bravery,” notes Andrea Baldi, Chief Executive Officer at Automobili Lamborghini Americas. Named after a legendary fighting bull from 1875, this Lamborghini supercar adheres to the company’s tradition of honoring well-known Spanish bullfighting champions with its moniker.
The latest creation from Sant’Agata, the Temerario, serves as a direct competitor to the incredibly popular Huracan. Gone is the iconic V10, replaced by a cutting-edge flat-plane crank V8 and a plug-in hybrid system that aligns with Lamborghini’s evolving electrified offerings, including the Revuelto and Urus SE, to create an unparalleled lineup of electrified super sports cars on the market. However, set aside your skepticism for just an instant and behold the sheer power of this V8 engine – it’s truly something remarkable.
The 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine revs with breathtaking intensity up to an astonishing 10,000 rpm, outpacing even the mighty Porsche 911 GT3, a true performance powerhouse that eclipses all but the most elite supercars. Powering forward with three potent electrical motors, the Temerario generates a formidable 907 horsepower, enabling it to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in an astonishing 2.7 seconds. There are no other racing engines directly comparable to the Lamborghini SC63 LMDh engine, which competes in IMSA events. No sound clips but. While we remain eager to hear more about this development, we anticipate an official GT3 program announcement in the near future.
We had the privilege of inspecting Lamborghini’s latest creation, a meticulously specified Temerario in Verde Mercurius, further enhanced by the Alleggerita Package – an optional track-oriented bundle featuring a carbon fibre front splitter, side skirts, underbody panels and wheels, as well as carbon interior door panels and a titanium muffler designed to shave precious weight for an even more agile drive. Andrea anticipates that the take fee for the Alleggerita package will likely be at least 40% of Temerario’s total gross sales.
Surmounting the impressive amalgamation of aerodynamics, carbon fibre, and high-grip Bridgestone tyres, our most significant challenge proved to be the interior space. Compared to the Huracán’s noticeably tight quarters, especially in the convertible, the Temerario offers a remarkably spacious interior. With my six-foot frame posing no challenge to settling into the cabin, I’m delighted to find that it’s been equipped with identical sport seats as those in the Huracan STO. The interior boasts ample storage opportunities, with a substantial void available behind the seats and beneath the center console, while the generous entryway trunk provides additional convenience.
Customization? The sky’s the limit. The Lamborghini Temerario’s production is slated to commence in 2026, with buyers set to receive their vehicles some time that year, priced at a CAD-exclusive MSRP of $432,490.
