Lamborghini introduces 986-hp powertrain for its first plug-in hybrid

Lamborghini will soon unveil its new plug-in hybrid supercar, which contains a mid-mounted, 6.5-liter V-12 internal combustion engine alongside three electric motors. The motors will produce more than 986 horsepower while the car will be able to run on electric power alone when required. The car is the first plug-in hybrid car that the brand has launched, and it has been developed to mark Lamborghini’s 60th anniversary. The engine weighs just over 480 pounds, about 37 pounds less than the V-12 that powered the Aventador. The engine was rotated 180 degrees, air intake ducts were reengineered, and the combustion chamber was optimized. The new vehicle shares similarities with the Terzo Millennio concept model, which was developed with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Lamborghini has developed its latest creation, a hybrid supercar that combines a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine with three electric motors. The innovative powertrain enables the car to operate on electric power alone, effectively reducing its harmful emissions. It is set to be unveiled this month in Europe as Lamborghini celebrates its 60th anniversary.

The as-yet-unnamed sports car is the brand’s first plug-in hybrid, and boasts three electric motors, one of which is mounted transversely and integrated into the car’s eight-speed gearbox, while the other two each power a front wheel. Capable of producing more than 986 hp, the mid-mounted engine is coupled with the electric motors to optimise performance, ensuring the car interchanges easily between the electric drive and combustion engine.

The new creation weighs just over 480 pounds, which is around 37 pounds lighter than the V-12 that powered the Aventador. To achieve this, the company rotated the engine 180 degrees compared with the Aventador, reengineered the air intake ducts to guarantee optimal airflow into the combustion chamber, and optimized the chamber itself. In result it produces 126 hp per liter, according to Lamborghini.

The all-wheel-drive supercar has been code-named the LB744, and is being developed to honour Lamborghini’s 60th anniversary. The Italian brand, owned by Volkswagen AG, has invested heavily in its hybrid technology, and is said to have been inspired by the Terzo Millennio concept model – a hybrid supercar marked by its supernaturally thin bodies.

This new direction is in response to global pressure to reduce carbon emissions and as the automotive industry seeks a more sustainable future, combined with performance. Lamborghini has been dialling up its hybrid innovation efforts and while it has previously produced hybridised vehicles, this new model takes things to the next level.

The vehicle, which Lamborghini promises will feature exceptional driving dynamics, will mark a significant milestone for the brand as it transitions to hybrid technology. The car – built on carbon-fiber architecture – is capable of running on electric power or traditional gasoline, making it a “plug-in” hybrid, yet another step in the direction of sustainable luxury vehicles.

Lamborghini has both the cash and the know-how to make compact supercars with hybrid powertrains, having stated its intention to do so several years ago. The Terzo Millenio concept, created with the assistance of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, predates this car by a couple of years and doesn’t have the same gas engine or plug-in capability. However, it does share some ideas about improving performance with a hybrid powertrain.

As manufacturers explore environmentally responsible production methods, the automotive industry is experiencing a significant renaissance. Hybrid electric sports cars have become increasingly popular in recent years. Some experts expect more brands to follow Lamborghini’s lead, making the transition towards more sustainable and powerful vehicles. As the pressure on car manufacturers to reduce emissions increases, hybrid technology is seen as a key part of the industry’s evolution to a sustainable future.

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