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Future electric Urus SUV confirmed by Lamborghini
Lamborghini has confirmed an electric Urus for the future but that doesn’t mean that their best selling model will become silent overnight. The environmentally friendly Raging Bull newcomer is only expected by the end of the decade.
The electric Urus will also expectedly only be introduced with the next generation of the hardcore SUV after Mitja Borkert, Lamborghini design boss, was interviewed on a spectrum of topics relating to the automaker for which he works. The Italian manufacturer, renowned for their shrieking V10 and V12 powertrains will also have to eventually convert their portfolio into powertrains that satisfy global regulations.
Borkert initially confirmed that an electric Urus was on the cards and further stated “Sooner or later the Urus will be going electric… to be honest, the regulations in the world and also the social acceptance – the trend is going in this way for sure.” The Urus has become a cash-cow for the Raging Bull and leveraging modern technology aligned with current regulations would ensure that the nameplate lives on into the future.
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Lamborghini has confirmed an electric Urus for the future but that doesn’t mean that their best selling model will become silent overnight. The environmentally friendly Raging Bull newcomer is only expected by the end of the decade.
The electric Urus will also expectedly only be introduced with the next generation of the hardcore SUV after Mitja Borkert, Lamborghini design boss, was interviewed on a spectrum of topics relating to the automaker for which he works. The Italian manufacturer, renowned for their shrieking V10 and V12 powertrains will also have to eventually convert their portfolio into powertrains that satisfy global regulations.
Borkert initially confirmed that an electric Urus was on the cards and further stated “Sooner or later the Urus will be going electric… to be honest, the regulations in the world and also the social acceptance – the trend is going in this way for sure.” The Urus has become a cash-cow for the Raging Bull and leveraging modern technology aligned with current regulations would ensure that the nameplate lives on into the future.
Future electric Urus SUV confirmed by Lamborghini
Lamborghini has confirmed an electric Urus for the future but that doesn’t mean that their best selling model will become silent overnight. The environmentally friendly Raging Bull newcomer is only expected by the end of the decade.
www.carmag.co.za
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Autogefühl review of the Urus Pearl Capsule
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First Lamborghini EV is high-riding grand tourer for 2028
Electric GT crossover due 2028, then Urus EV - but there's a lifeline for petrol-powered sports cars
The first fully electric Lamborghini will be an all-new, radically styled 2+2 crossover arriving in 2028, adding a fourth model line to the Italian brand’s range, and it will be swiftly followed by an electric-only second-generation Urus SUV, CEO Stephan Winkelmann has revealed to Autocar.
Intriguingly, the launch of the electric duo also raises the possibility of the firm's sports cars – currently comprising the Lamborghini Huracán and Lamborghini Aventador – keeping petrol power as part of a plug-in hybrid system for at least two more generations, the first launching next year and the second at the turn of the decade.
This means they could be on sale until at least 2035, when most regions are expected to legislate full electrification for new cars.
The continuation of the sports cars as combustion-engine models is a potential consequence of the new EVs dramatically reducing Lamborghini’s fleet-average CO2 emissions. Moreover, the fact it remains a relatively low-volume manufacturer, despite setting a new production record of 8405 last year, means it could be subject to different emissions regulations to mainstream makers.
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Electric GT crossover due 2028, then Urus EV - but there's a lifeline for petrol-powered sports cars
The first fully electric Lamborghini will be an all-new, radically styled 2+2 crossover arriving in 2028, adding a fourth model line to the Italian brand’s range, and it will be swiftly followed by an electric-only second-generation Urus SUV, CEO Stephan Winkelmann has revealed to Autocar.
Intriguingly, the launch of the electric duo also raises the possibility of the firm's sports cars – currently comprising the Lamborghini Huracán and Lamborghini Aventador – keeping petrol power as part of a plug-in hybrid system for at least two more generations, the first launching next year and the second at the turn of the decade.
This means they could be on sale until at least 2035, when most regions are expected to legislate full electrification for new cars.
The continuation of the sports cars as combustion-engine models is a potential consequence of the new EVs dramatically reducing Lamborghini’s fleet-average CO2 emissions. Moreover, the fact it remains a relatively low-volume manufacturer, despite setting a new production record of 8405 last year, means it could be subject to different emissions regulations to mainstream makers.
Four-seat Lamborghini Lanzador GT concept is brand's first EV | Autocar
Electric 2+2 due in 2028 is said to be a “concrete vision” of Italian firm's next new model line
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Lamborghini to show new Urus and Huracan variants in 2022
Italian supercar specialist announces upcoming models in the wake of its best half-year on record
Lamborghini is poised to announce two new variants of the Urus SUV and a new version of the Huracán supercar in the wake of a record half-year.
Despite the challenge of semiconductor shortages and supply-chain issues exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, Lamborghini delivered 5090 cars – 4.9% more than in the first half of 2021.
The Urus was the brand’s strongest performer, accounting for 61% of all sales, while the Lamborghini Aventador and Huracán supercars made up the remaining 39%.
Huracán sales were bolstered by the launch of the Huracán Tecnica, a more extreme rear-wheel-drive version sitting between the regular Evo and hardcore STO variants.
Lamborghini will begin to unveil the aforementioned Urus and Huracán variants from August.
The Lamborghini Urus ‘Evo’ has already been spotted testing in Germany with matt-black paint and bright-red brake calipers. It’s expected to pack slightly more power than the existing version while cutting weight below 2200kg.
www.autocar.co.uk
Italian supercar specialist announces upcoming models in the wake of its best half-year on record
Lamborghini is poised to announce two new variants of the Urus SUV and a new version of the Huracán supercar in the wake of a record half-year.
Despite the challenge of semiconductor shortages and supply-chain issues exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, Lamborghini delivered 5090 cars – 4.9% more than in the first half of 2021.
The Urus was the brand’s strongest performer, accounting for 61% of all sales, while the Lamborghini Aventador and Huracán supercars made up the remaining 39%.
Huracán sales were bolstered by the launch of the Huracán Tecnica, a more extreme rear-wheel-drive version sitting between the regular Evo and hardcore STO variants.
Lamborghini will begin to unveil the aforementioned Urus and Huracán variants from August.
The Lamborghini Urus ‘Evo’ has already been spotted testing in Germany with matt-black paint and bright-red brake calipers. It’s expected to pack slightly more power than the existing version while cutting weight below 2200kg.
Lamborghini to show new Urus and Huracan variants in 2022 | Autocar
Italian supercar specialist announces upcoming models in the wake of its best half-year on record
www.autocar.co.uk
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Lamborghini Is Pretty Much Just an SUV Company Now
According to the Italian firm, the Urus now accounts for almost two-thirds of its sales.
There’s no denying it, many of the only people to have come out the last few years better off are the rich. Case in point: Lamborghini just posted its “best ever” half-year results despite the threat of Covid-19, recession, and climate change looming largely overhead. But what’s interesting for the firm is that this boom in sales hasn’t been because of a wildly popular V10-powered supercar, it’s thanks to an SUV.
Lamborghini’s fortunes have been looking up in recent years. Like many other luxury car makers, it broke sales records amid a pandemic that saw many of us fear for the future. Now, the firm has shattered another sales milestone as it saw turnover for the six months to the end of June 2022 reach €1.33 billion. This marked an increase of 30.6% over the same period last year.
That sky-high revenue came as the firm delivered 5,090 cars during the period. The shocking stat is that the vast majority of these models weren’t supercars like the Aventador or Huracán that the brand is known for. Instead, the firm’s Urus SUV accounted for 61 percent of its sales so far this year.
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According to the Italian firm, the Urus now accounts for almost two-thirds of its sales.
There’s no denying it, many of the only people to have come out the last few years better off are the rich. Case in point: Lamborghini just posted its “best ever” half-year results despite the threat of Covid-19, recession, and climate change looming largely overhead. But what’s interesting for the firm is that this boom in sales hasn’t been because of a wildly popular V10-powered supercar, it’s thanks to an SUV.
Lamborghini’s fortunes have been looking up in recent years. Like many other luxury car makers, it broke sales records amid a pandemic that saw many of us fear for the future. Now, the firm has shattered another sales milestone as it saw turnover for the six months to the end of June 2022 reach €1.33 billion. This marked an increase of 30.6% over the same period last year.
That sky-high revenue came as the firm delivered 5,090 cars during the period. The shocking stat is that the vast majority of these models weren’t supercars like the Aventador or Huracán that the brand is known for. Instead, the firm’s Urus SUV accounted for 61 percent of its sales so far this year.
Lamborghini Is Pretty Much Just An SUV Company Now - Jalopnik
There’s no denying it, many of the only people to have come out the last few years better off are the rich. Case in point: Lamborghini just posted its “best ever” half-year results despite the threat of Covid-19, recession, and climate change looming largely overhead. But what’s interesting for...
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Another sales record for Lamborghini, thanks to Urus SUV
Lamborghini has set a new record with its best-ever six months to the end of June. In total, the Italian manufacturer delivered 5 090 cars – up 4.9 percent on the same period the previous year – while operating profit rose by 69.6 percent to €425 million (R7.2bn)
Stephan Winkelmann, chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, said: “We have come to the end of an exceptional first half of the year, despite ongoing uncertainty caused by the geopolitical situation. The outlook is equally positive, with orders taken already covering the whole of 2023 production.”
Deliveries were spread across the globe, with America, Asia Pacific and the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) accounting for 34, 25 and 41 per cent of global volumes respectively. The United States was Lamborghini’s number one market with 1,521 deliveries in the country, with 468 heading to Germany and 440 to the UK.
Lamborghini has set a new record with its best-ever six months to the end of June. In total, the Italian manufacturer delivered 5 090 cars – up 4.9 percent on the same period the previous year – while operating profit rose by 69.6 percent to €425 million (R7.2bn)
Stephan Winkelmann, chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, said: “We have come to the end of an exceptional first half of the year, despite ongoing uncertainty caused by the geopolitical situation. The outlook is equally positive, with orders taken already covering the whole of 2023 production.”
Deliveries were spread across the globe, with America, Asia Pacific and the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) accounting for 34, 25 and 41 per cent of global volumes respectively. The United States was Lamborghini’s number one market with 1,521 deliveries in the country, with 468 heading to Germany and 440 to the UK.
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Uprated Lamborghini Urus breaks Pikes Peak hillclimb record
The unrevealed variant of the Urus took 10min 32sec, beating the Bentley Bentayga's record by 17sec
An uprated version of the Lamborghini Urus has smashed the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb record for production SUVs, finishing 17sec ahead of the previous champion.
The new, as-yet-unrevealed variant of the Urus raced to the top of the famous Colorado hillclimb in 10min 32.064sec, driven by test driver Simone Faggioli - who also holds the course’s record for rear-wheel-drive cars.
Although the Urus didn't race in the official event, Lamborghini says it was recorded on the same route by the trial’s official timekeepers. It finished significantly quicker than the previous champion, the Bentley Bentayga, which crossed the line in 10min 49.902sec back in 2018.
The Bentayga, which was specially adapted by Bentley’s Crewe-based motorsport department and used a W12 engine that produced 600bhp and 664lb ft, set the record in a specification as close to production as possible. It averaged 66.5mph throughout the 156-bend course.
The Urus, meanwhile, took on the 12.42-mile hill climb wearing a race-inspired orange-black-and-white camouflage livery. While much of the model’s exterior was obscured, the Urus appeared to display updated, more aggressive exterior styling.
Lamborghini said the car was driven by a modified version of the twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine seen under the bonnet of the standard Urus.
www.autocar.co.uk
The unrevealed variant of the Urus took 10min 32sec, beating the Bentley Bentayga's record by 17sec
An uprated version of the Lamborghini Urus has smashed the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb record for production SUVs, finishing 17sec ahead of the previous champion.
The new, as-yet-unrevealed variant of the Urus raced to the top of the famous Colorado hillclimb in 10min 32.064sec, driven by test driver Simone Faggioli - who also holds the course’s record for rear-wheel-drive cars.
Although the Urus didn't race in the official event, Lamborghini says it was recorded on the same route by the trial’s official timekeepers. It finished significantly quicker than the previous champion, the Bentley Bentayga, which crossed the line in 10min 49.902sec back in 2018.
The Bentayga, which was specially adapted by Bentley’s Crewe-based motorsport department and used a W12 engine that produced 600bhp and 664lb ft, set the record in a specification as close to production as possible. It averaged 66.5mph throughout the 156-bend course.
The Urus, meanwhile, took on the 12.42-mile hill climb wearing a race-inspired orange-black-and-white camouflage livery. While much of the model’s exterior was obscured, the Urus appeared to display updated, more aggressive exterior styling.
Lamborghini said the car was driven by a modified version of the twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine seen under the bonnet of the standard Urus.
Uprated Lamborghini Urus breaks Pikes Peak hillclimb record | Autocar
The unrevealed variant of the Urus took 10min 32sec, beating the Bentley Bentayga's record by 17sec
www.autocar.co.uk
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There’s a new Lamborghini Urus coming, and it is already a Pikes Peak record holder
Lambo snatches the production SUV Pikes Peak record from the Bentley Bentayga
Lamborghini has set a new Pikes Peak record for production SUVs, taking a camouflaged “yet-to-be-revealed new Urus model” up the famous Colorado mountain in 10m 32.064s. Rapid.
That time – set by hill climbing champion and Pirelli test driver Simone Faggioli – is almost 18 seconds quicker than the previous record set by Rhys Millen in the W12-engined Bentley Bentayga back in 2018.
It’s official too. The record wasn’t set during the yearly Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, but it was run on exactly the same 12.42-mile course with the road closed and the official timekeepers of the event present.
The Urus itself was ‘standard’ save for a few safety modifications (a roll cage, racing seats and fire extinguisher system) but we won’t see the car without the camo wrap until its premiere ‘in mid-August’. Will it just be a mid-life facelift with a few styling changes? The front and rear bumpers look to have been redesigned and there are new vents in the bonnet.
www.topgear.com
Lambo snatches the production SUV Pikes Peak record from the Bentley Bentayga
Lamborghini has set a new Pikes Peak record for production SUVs, taking a camouflaged “yet-to-be-revealed new Urus model” up the famous Colorado mountain in 10m 32.064s. Rapid.
That time – set by hill climbing champion and Pirelli test driver Simone Faggioli – is almost 18 seconds quicker than the previous record set by Rhys Millen in the W12-engined Bentley Bentayga back in 2018.
It’s official too. The record wasn’t set during the yearly Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, but it was run on exactly the same 12.42-mile course with the road closed and the official timekeepers of the event present.
The Urus itself was ‘standard’ save for a few safety modifications (a roll cage, racing seats and fire extinguisher system) but we won’t see the car without the camo wrap until its premiere ‘in mid-August’. Will it just be a mid-life facelift with a few styling changes? The front and rear bumpers look to have been redesigned and there are new vents in the bonnet.
There’s a new Lamborghini Urus coming, and it is already a Pikes Peak record holder
Lambo snatches the production SUV Pikes Peak record from the Bentley Bentayga
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Lamborghini Urus ‘Sport’ Breaks Pikes Peak Hillclimb Record
Lamborghini has just revealed that the updated and uprated Urus has snatched the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb record for production SUVs.
The more hardcore Urus ‘Sport’ reached the top of the famous Colorado Hillclimb in 10min 32.064sec making it 17 seconds quicker than the Bentley Bentayga from 2018. Even though the Urus did not race in the official event, Lamborghini says it was recorded on the same route by the trial’s official timekeepers.
While much of the model’s exterior was obscured, the Urus appeared to display updated, more aggressive exterior styling and Lamborghini said the car was driven by a modified version of the twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine seen under the bonnet of the standard Urus.
www.zero2turbo.com
Lamborghini has just revealed that the updated and uprated Urus has snatched the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb record for production SUVs.
The more hardcore Urus ‘Sport’ reached the top of the famous Colorado Hillclimb in 10min 32.064sec making it 17 seconds quicker than the Bentley Bentayga from 2018. Even though the Urus did not race in the official event, Lamborghini says it was recorded on the same route by the trial’s official timekeepers.
While much of the model’s exterior was obscured, the Urus appeared to display updated, more aggressive exterior styling and Lamborghini said the car was driven by a modified version of the twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine seen under the bonnet of the standard Urus.
Lamborghini Urus 'Sport' Breaks Pikes Peak Hillclimb Record
The more hardcore Urus finished 17 seconds quicker than the Bentley Bentayga from 2018.
www.zero2turbo.com
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WATCH: New Lamborghini Urus breaks SUV record on Pikes Peak hill climb
Lamborghini has set a new fastest time for an SUV tackling the famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with an updated version of its Urus. Arriving in 2018, the Urus was Lamborghini’s first modern-day SUV and has been a huge success – accounting for more than 60 percent of the Italian supercar firm’s sales in the first half of 2022.
Lamborghini is now readying an updated model, and ahead of its unveiling later this month it has showcased its capabilities up the famous Pikes Peak hill climb in the Rocky Mountains near Colorado Springs. The road that the hill climb ascends, which starts from an altitude of 2 862m and goes up to 4 302m, was closed for the run.
Still wearing camouflage, the Urus managed the 12.42-mile hill climb in just 10 minutes 32 seconds, with Pirelli test driver Simone Faggioli at the wheel. Although Lamborghini says the car wasn’t entered into the official race, it added that the time was recorded by official timekeepers of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
The previous SUV record was achieved in 2018 by a Bentley Bentayga, which set a race day record of 10 minutes 50 seconds with Rhys Millen at the wheel.
Lamborghini has set a new fastest time for an SUV tackling the famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with an updated version of its Urus. Arriving in 2018, the Urus was Lamborghini’s first modern-day SUV and has been a huge success – accounting for more than 60 percent of the Italian supercar firm’s sales in the first half of 2022.
Lamborghini is now readying an updated model, and ahead of its unveiling later this month it has showcased its capabilities up the famous Pikes Peak hill climb in the Rocky Mountains near Colorado Springs. The road that the hill climb ascends, which starts from an altitude of 2 862m and goes up to 4 302m, was closed for the run.
Still wearing camouflage, the Urus managed the 12.42-mile hill climb in just 10 minutes 32 seconds, with Pirelli test driver Simone Faggioli at the wheel. Although Lamborghini says the car wasn’t entered into the official race, it added that the time was recorded by official timekeepers of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
The previous SUV record was achieved in 2018 by a Bentley Bentayga, which set a race day record of 10 minutes 50 seconds with Rhys Millen at the wheel.
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Top Gear first look at the Urus Performante
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This is the new 657bhp Lamborghini Urus Performante
Fire up the money printer, Lambo has updated the Urus with more power, more carbon and a proper Rally mode
This is the new and improved Lamborghini Urus Performante, and the first thing to note is that it has already broken the record for the fastest SUV to complete the famous Pikes Peak hill climb.
It’s almost a shame that Pikes Peak is paved these days, though, because one of the headline updates for this Performante is a new dirt track-honed, oversteery Rally mode. Yep, you can now take your Urus off-road... at speed. We implore all Urus Performante buyers to do this immediately upon taking delivery. In fact, we’ve already given said Rally mode a go with a drive in a camouflaged Performante prototype at the Nardo proving ground in Italy. Have a read by clicking these blue words.
So, what else is new? Well, the Mansory-esque looks are thanks to sharp new bumpers front and rear, a new rear spoiler, MASSIVE optional 22- or 23-inch wheels and the (also optional) exposed carbon-fibre bonnet. Not subtle is it? Then again, when was the last time you met a subtle Urus driver? And when was the last time you saw one that wasn’t wearing a private registration plate?
Anyway, that’s a whole different kettle of fish we’re looking at there. Back to the Performante. It’s not just the bonnet that’s made from carbon. In fact, the Urus has been on a diet that sees it shed 47kg in total. The bumpers, roof, wheelarches, diffuser, front splitter and the protruding roof spoiler are all made from the lightweight weave, with the newly designed bits increasing overall downforce by eight per cent while also managing to cut drag. Impressive.
However, we live in a world inspired by The Andrea True Connection philosophy of 'More, More, More', so of course the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 has had its wick turned up. Sensibly, though. Power increases by 16bhp to 657bhp, with torque remaining at 627lb ft but the 0–62mph time dropping to a frankly preposterous 3.3 seconds. Worth remembering that, despite the Weight Watchers programme, this is still a 2,150kg SUV.
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Fire up the money printer, Lambo has updated the Urus with more power, more carbon and a proper Rally mode
This is the new and improved Lamborghini Urus Performante, and the first thing to note is that it has already broken the record for the fastest SUV to complete the famous Pikes Peak hill climb.
It’s almost a shame that Pikes Peak is paved these days, though, because one of the headline updates for this Performante is a new dirt track-honed, oversteery Rally mode. Yep, you can now take your Urus off-road... at speed. We implore all Urus Performante buyers to do this immediately upon taking delivery. In fact, we’ve already given said Rally mode a go with a drive in a camouflaged Performante prototype at the Nardo proving ground in Italy. Have a read by clicking these blue words.
So, what else is new? Well, the Mansory-esque looks are thanks to sharp new bumpers front and rear, a new rear spoiler, MASSIVE optional 22- or 23-inch wheels and the (also optional) exposed carbon-fibre bonnet. Not subtle is it? Then again, when was the last time you met a subtle Urus driver? And when was the last time you saw one that wasn’t wearing a private registration plate?
Anyway, that’s a whole different kettle of fish we’re looking at there. Back to the Performante. It’s not just the bonnet that’s made from carbon. In fact, the Urus has been on a diet that sees it shed 47kg in total. The bumpers, roof, wheelarches, diffuser, front splitter and the protruding roof spoiler are all made from the lightweight weave, with the newly designed bits increasing overall downforce by eight per cent while also managing to cut drag. Impressive.
However, we live in a world inspired by The Andrea True Connection philosophy of 'More, More, More', so of course the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 has had its wick turned up. Sensibly, though. Power increases by 16bhp to 657bhp, with torque remaining at 627lb ft but the 0–62mph time dropping to a frankly preposterous 3.3 seconds. Worth remembering that, despite the Weight Watchers programme, this is still a 2,150kg SUV.
This is the new 657bhp Lamborghini Urus Performante
Fire up the money printer, Lambo has updated the Urus with more power, more carbon and a proper Rally mode
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Lamborghini Urus Performante: super-SUV goes more extreme
Uprated version of Lamborghini's best-selling car offers improved driving dynamics and weight saving
The new Lamborghini Urus Performante has been revealed as an uprated, lightened version of the Italian firm’s performance SUV and best-selling car.
Set to be priced from £170,260, it gains more aggressive exterior styling along with updated driving dynamics and decreased levels of drag.
Described by Lamborghini's technical boss as a “lightweight, honed athlete”, the Urus Performante benefits from a 47kg weight saving and recalibrated steering over the standard car.
It features a new bonnet and external design features made of carbonfibre, which contribute to an overall weight saving of 47kg.
Under the bonnet sits the same twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine as the standard car but with an additional 15bhp at its disposal. Power now stands at 656bhp and torque at 626lb ft, meaning the SUV can travel from 0-62mph in 3.3sec and on to a top speed of 190mph.
The Urus Performante sits 20mm lower and 25mm longer than the standard Urus, with a track that has been widened by 16mm. It also gains new carbonfibre wheel arches that house 22in lightweight wheels.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/lamborghini-urus-performante-super-suv-goes-more-extreme
Uprated version of Lamborghini's best-selling car offers improved driving dynamics and weight saving
The new Lamborghini Urus Performante has been revealed as an uprated, lightened version of the Italian firm’s performance SUV and best-selling car.
Set to be priced from £170,260, it gains more aggressive exterior styling along with updated driving dynamics and decreased levels of drag.
Described by Lamborghini's technical boss as a “lightweight, honed athlete”, the Urus Performante benefits from a 47kg weight saving and recalibrated steering over the standard car.
It features a new bonnet and external design features made of carbonfibre, which contribute to an overall weight saving of 47kg.
Under the bonnet sits the same twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine as the standard car but with an additional 15bhp at its disposal. Power now stands at 656bhp and torque at 626lb ft, meaning the SUV can travel from 0-62mph in 3.3sec and on to a top speed of 190mph.
The Urus Performante sits 20mm lower and 25mm longer than the standard Urus, with a track that has been widened by 16mm. It also gains new carbonfibre wheel arches that house 22in lightweight wheels.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/lamborghini-urus-performante-super-suv-goes-more-extreme
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First drive: 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante prototype review
Hardcore Lamborghini SUV brings more power, less weight, sharper dynamics and extra drama
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann says the new variant is likely to make up more than half of sales – something the increase in price and reduction in refinement are very unlikely to discourage. The idea of a mega-performance SUV is intrinsically fairly ludicrous – so why not go for the most ludicrous of all?
Lamborghini Urus Performante prototype specifications
Price £170,260 Engine V8, 3996cc, twin-turbocharged, petrol Power 657bhp at 6000rpm Torque 625lb ft at 2300rpm Gearbox 8-spd automatic, 4WD Kerb weight 2150kg 0-62mph 3.3sec Top speed 190mph Economy tbc CO2 tax band tbc, 37% (est) Rivals Ferrari Purosangue, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...lamborghini-urus-performante-prototype-review
Hardcore Lamborghini SUV brings more power, less weight, sharper dynamics and extra drama
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann says the new variant is likely to make up more than half of sales – something the increase in price and reduction in refinement are very unlikely to discourage. The idea of a mega-performance SUV is intrinsically fairly ludicrous – so why not go for the most ludicrous of all?
Lamborghini Urus Performante prototype specifications
Price £170,260 Engine V8, 3996cc, twin-turbocharged, petrol Power 657bhp at 6000rpm Torque 625lb ft at 2300rpm Gearbox 8-spd automatic, 4WD Kerb weight 2150kg 0-62mph 3.3sec Top speed 190mph Economy tbc CO2 tax band tbc, 37% (est) Rivals Ferrari Purosangue, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...lamborghini-urus-performante-prototype-review
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Lamborghini Urus Performante
Automobili Lamborghini announced the Urus Performante, raising the bar on Super SUV sportiness and performance with design emphases that reflect the new Urus' prowess on street, track and loose surfaces. The Urus Performante establishes itself on first sight with a new level of powerful styling that asserts the super sports engineering within.
Ahead of its premiere the Urus Performante set a new record in the production SUV category on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Road, crossing the finish line at 4302 meters (14,115 ft) in 10:32.064 and beating the previous 2018 record of 10:49.902.
"The Urus Performante takes the supreme performance and distinctive looks of Lamborghini's ground-breaking Super SUV to the next level, retaining its luxurious versatility and delivering the most engaging driving experience: not only on road but in every environment, distinguished through an alluring design that denotes new benchmarks for driving dynamism in what is already a remarkable car," says Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini Chairman and CEO. "The Urus set a new standard at its launch, taking Lamborghini's design DNA and technological talent and delivering the world's first Super SUV for a new era: the Urus Performante sets the bar even higher for the SUV segment."
Automobili Lamborghini announced the Urus Performante, raising the bar on Super SUV sportiness and performance with design emphases that reflect the new Urus' prowess on street, track and loose surfaces. The Urus Performante establishes itself on first sight with a new level of powerful styling that asserts the super sports engineering within.
Ahead of its premiere the Urus Performante set a new record in the production SUV category on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Road, crossing the finish line at 4302 meters (14,115 ft) in 10:32.064 and beating the previous 2018 record of 10:49.902.
"The Urus Performante takes the supreme performance and distinctive looks of Lamborghini's ground-breaking Super SUV to the next level, retaining its luxurious versatility and delivering the most engaging driving experience: not only on road but in every environment, distinguished through an alluring design that denotes new benchmarks for driving dynamism in what is already a remarkable car," says Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini Chairman and CEO. "The Urus set a new standard at its launch, taking Lamborghini's design DNA and technological talent and delivering the world's first Super SUV for a new era: the Urus Performante sets the bar even higher for the SUV segment."