A company boss stated that the Aventador replacement would feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
The Ultimae is the last pure gasoline V12 car left from Sant’Agata Boolognese. Lamborghini now plans to electrify the three models in its lineup. Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Lamborghini, spoke out to Autocar magazine about the future plans for the raging bull. This will be the year that the company unveils a new model.
In a press release, Lamborghini announced the summer debut. The announcement focused mainly on Lamborghini’s “best six month ever” in terms of sales. The next car will be powered by a naturally-aspirated V12 engine with hybrid assist. The 56-year-old executive stated that the next car will feature supercapacitor technology in the same vein of the 819-horsepower Sian FKP37 – the company’s first electrified production vehicle.
Winkelmann stated that Lamborghini will introduce two models in 2022 based on the Huracan or Urus during the same interview. According to Winkelmann, the V10 supercar’s mid-engined V10 engine won’t be moving to the next generation until 2022. That will take place in 2024. This means that the existing model will receive another derivative to continue the Super Trofeo Omologata. It will be either an STO Spyder, or a different type of Huracan.
The Urus will receive a mid-cycle refresh, likely adding slightly more power and a plug in hybrid setup. Camouflaged prototypes were spotted numerous times in recent months. Lamborghini also celebrated the production of 15,000 copies of its LM002 spiritual successor.
Winkelmann said that the Aventador’s successor will launch in 2023 with a hybrid setup. He said that supercapacitors are a bridge technology and not sustainable enough to meet increasing emissions regulations. Lamborghini will use a plug-in hybrid powertrain that is based on an all new V12 engine.
The top brass refused to answer directly when asked about the weight penalty caused by electrification’s extra hardware. Instead, they referred to the power-toweight ratio. It means that the Aventador replacement will have more power thanks to the electric boost to compensate for the extra fat. However, carbon fiber and other lightweight materials may help to reduce the weight gain.
Winkelmann stated that it was too early to know if the next-gen Huracan will keep the naturally-aspirated 5.2-liter V10 motor shared with the Audi R8. However, he did not rule out the possibility that Lamborghini might use a hybrid V6. Lamborghini will be looking at other engines before making a decision.
Lambo’s boss confirmed that the fourth model line, which is already confirmed, will arrive after 2025 with an all electric setup. However it won’t include an SUV. It will be at least a 2+2, which is a car that can be daily driven. It sounds like a grand tourer. While it will not be the Estoque sedan that we are patiently waiting for it to be, it could be a modern-day Espada.