Lamborghini Temerario launched in India at Rs 6 crore onwards

Its performance is extraordinary: a top speed of 343 km/h (210+ mph) and 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 2.7 seconds. It is the second model in Lamborghini’s High-Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) range to enter the Indian market. Following the launches of the two plug-in hybrid versions – the V12 HPEV, and the first plug-in hybrid Super SUV,  this marks the full completion of Sant’Agata Bolognese’s hybrid transition within the Direzione Cor Tauri strategy. 

Francesco Scardaoni, Region Director of Automobili Lamborghini Asia Pacific, commented, “India remains one of the key markets for Lamborghini in the Asia Pacific region, and we are thankful to our customers for their enthusiasm and support, which led us to achieve record sales in the country in 2024. The Temerario features cutting-edge technology ,including an all-new twin-turbo V8 engine, design and build in Sant’Agata Bolognese that delivers an outstanding 920CV, reaching an impressive 10,000 rpm and powered by three electric motors, it redefines performance, exhilarating driving dynamics and elevated comfort. We are confident that it will resonate with our Indian customers, continuing the success in this market.”

The Temerario is presented in a striking Viola Pasifae exterior. Guests had the opportunity to explore their firsthand personalisation options through Lamborghini Ad Personam program , with more than 400 exterior colours, complementary interiors and special trim options. Another exclusive highlight to the event was Tod’s, one of Lamborghini’s esteemed partner brands, who brought in an exclusive collaboration collection, celebrating the synergy between Italian craftsmanship and luxury. This collaboration reflects both brands’ dedication to excellence and attention to detail.

The twin-turbo V8 delivers its peak power of 800 CV from 9,000 to 9,750 rpm and 730 Nm of torque between 4,000 and 7,000 rpm. The electric motor, in P1 position (between the V8 engine and the gearbox), ensures immediate response starting from low engine speed and continues consistently through gear transitions, working as a “torque gap filler” and improving the transient response, giving the sensation of linear and limitless progression up to 10,000 revs.  Thanks to the two large turbochargers, efficiency and performance are increased at top speeds. These are located compactly in the V of the engine as a “hot V8” to optimize the packaging and thermal management. The twin-turbo V8 can rev up to 10,000 revolutions per minute: the maximum boost pressure of the turbochargers is 2.5 bar (abs). The turbines are controlled with an electrical wastegate and a wheel-speed sensor. Lamborghini has designed air filter boxes with tubular cartridges, making them extremely compact to create space and become even more efficient.

Lamborghini has invested significant technical effort in the development of a unique and unmistakable audio experience from the Temerario’s completely new drive system, ensuring a highly emotive and unmistakably Lamborghini, sound and sensation feedback.

The technical complexity of this special soundscape is immense. To ensure that the crescendo up to 10,000 rpm provides an emotional, sporty sound, Lamborghini integrates various technical measures and enriches them with high-frequency modulation effects.

The new drivetrain incorporates three electric motors. With 110 kW of power each, the electric motors are an integral part of the powertrain strategy. Two oil-cooled axial flow electric motors with a total peak output of 220 kW and up to 2,150 Nm of torque (the continuous output is 60 kW) drive the front axle when required to achieve all-wheel drive.  The electric front axle weighs just 73 kilograms, and each electric motor only 15.5 kilograms. 

The Lamborghini Temerario is equipped with a lithium-ion high specific power (4500 W/kg) battery pack situated within the central tunnel, keeping the car’s centre of gravity as low as possible and ensuring optimal weight distribution. The battery is protected by a lower structural layer and is connected to the front electric motors, the rear electric motor, and an integrated recharging unit. 

The battery pack is 1550 mm long, 301 mm high, and 240 mm wide, containing pouch cells with an overall capacity of 3.8 kWh. When the charge drops down to zero it can be recharged using both ordinary domestic alternating and charging column current up to 7 kW in power, and completely recharges in just 30 minutes. It can also be recharged under regenerative braking from the front wheels or directly from the V8 engine.