Lamborghini’s legendary naturally aspirated V-10 engine is gone. While you may weep for it, rest assured that internal combustion is still very much a part of the Sant’Agata brand’s plans—with a dose of forced induction and electrification, of course. A recent spy video of the Huracán successor’s prototype reveals just how wild this new hybrid era will be for Italy’s supercar builder. It needs to be, as the Huracán has big driving loafers to fill in the company’s lineup.
Lamborghini CEO Stefan Winklemann announced earlier this year the Huracán replacement will indeed be a plug-in hybrid; he set the reveal date for the end of 2024. A twin-turbo V-8 will constitute the gasoline-powered portion of the drivetrain, similar to the 4.0-liter unit in the Urus. The result will be a screamer, with a stratospheric 10,000-rpm redline. Its electric motor (or motors; the exact number and placement isn’t public yet) will assist the engine at normal rpm with the turbos waiting in the wings to jump in at 7,000 rpm for maximum top-end power. The Huracán successor will use at least one axial-flux electric motor, which will be fitted to the new transaxle shared with the Revuelto. Electric power is more likely given that’s the layout of the Revuelto.
From the sounds of it thanks to this spy video by CarSpyMedia on YouTube, it sounds like that’s exactly what’s being deployed.
Regardless of whether it uses one or two of those axial flow motors, it definitely sounds like it has an all-electric mode. It also appears to have some of the same design features as the Revuelto, like the six-sided exhaust port between the tail light panels (but as a single, large port rather than a pair), a sunk-in engine cover/deck lid, a deep rear diffuser, and minimized lighting.
The prototype does have some of its own unique touches, like a pair of hexagonal accents or running lights hiding under some of the camouflage on the front, just under its real headlights. The fake headlight and tail light decals are a cute touch, Lamborghini, but we’re sure you’re not really fooling anyone with them.
We expect the Huracán replacement to use a variation of the Revuelto’s new monocoque chassis but made from aluminum instead of carbon fiber to keep manufacturing costs down. As with the Revuelto, a small lithium-ion battery will ride between the seats under the center console, likely storing the same 3.8 kWh of energy for a short fully electric driving range to meet the letter of certain global emissions laws.
If a prototype is out testing during the daylight hours around German roads, it’s probably safe to assume that its official debut won’t be too far along. We expect an on-sale date of early 2025, and a starting price around $250,000.
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