When it comes to supercars, few brands embrace boldness like Lamborghini. Known for aggressive styling, roaring engines, and a flair for the dramatic, the Italian automaker has never been one to play it safe. That spirit is alive and well in the new 2025 Temerario—a plug-in hybrid that combines staggering performance with a surprisingly forward-looking tech suite.
It may sound like a contradiction: an electrified Lamborghini. But after pushing the Temerario to its limits on the track—clocking 190 mph on the straights and drifting through corners—it’s clear this hybrid beast is anything but watered down.
A New Era of Lambo Performance
The Temerario is Lamborghini’s second purpose-built hybrid, following the flagship Revuelto. While the Revuelto delivers a jaw-dropping 1,001 horsepower and a $600,000 price tag, the Temerario is designed to be (relatively) more accessible. With a starting price of $382,654, it’s still a luxury reserved for the elite, but it’s nearly a bargain by Lamborghini standards.
This new model takes over from the Huracán, which served as Lambo’s “entry-level” V10-powered rocket from 2014 to 2024. But calling the Temerario a replacement almost feels unfair—it’s a huge leap forward. Under the hood sits a 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 featuring a flat-plane crankshaft, a high-revving setup typically reserved for race cars. The result? A screaming redline that soars past 10,000 rpm, more like a sportbike than a traditional supercar.
The Hybrid Setup: Power and Precision
High-revving V8s can suffer from a lack of torque at low speeds—but that’s where Lamborghini’s hybrid system comes in. The Temerario uses three electric motors to fill in the power gaps:
- Two motors at the front, each powering a wheel for true torque vectoring.
- One motor integrated into the rear-mounted V8, providing seamless power delivery.
The entire system is fed by a 3.8-kWh battery, located in the center tunnel between driver and passenger. To be clear, this isn’t a Tesla-style EV setup—it’s not meant for long-range electric cruising. Lamborghini estimates an all-electric range of just 7 miles. Instead, the battery exists to enhance performance: giving the car instant torque off the line, lightning-fast throttle response, and improved balance.
Track-Ready Yet Tech-Savvy
The Temerario manages to walk a fine line: it’s brutal and exhilarating, yet refined and precise. Despite all the added tech, it retains the raw edge that defines the Lamborghini experience. It’s lighter and more agile than the Revuelto, making it more responsive in tight corners and more playful on the track.
The hybrid system doesn’t just boost power—it also enables advanced torque vectoring and stability control, giving drivers more confidence while pushing the limits. It’s the kind of car that roars like a monster yet dances through corners with grace.
The Bottom Line
Lamborghini could’ve played it safe in this new hybrid era—but that’s just not their style. With the 2025 Temerario, they’ve delivered a machine that blends outrageous performance with cutting-edge electrification in a way that feels exciting rather than compromised.
It’s a bold statement: that the future of supercars doesn’t have to sacrifice thrill for technology. And in true Lamborghini fashion, the Temerario doesn’t whisper it—it screams it past 10,000 rpm.
