2025 Lamborghini Temerario review: Proving the V10 era can end with a bang

When Lamborghini confirmed that the new Temerario would replace the much-loved Huracán and ditch the V10 for a hybridised V8, the reaction from purists was swift and sceptical. But the Italian marque promised a bold evolution rather than a compromise – and after our first experience behind the wheel, it’s clear that promise has been kept.

Gone is the naturally aspirated, high-revving V10. In its place is a bespoke twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8, developed specifically for the Temerario – not borrowed from the Urus or any other VW Group sibling.

Paired with three electric motors and a flat-plane crankshaft, it revs to a staggering 10,000rpm, delivering a total output of 907bhp (676kW). That’s enough to place it above the Ferrari 296 GTB and McLaren 750S in outright power, and just shy of the V12-powered Revuelto.

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From the moment you fire up the engine – via a jet-fighter-style switch – you’re greeted by a deeper, angrier tone than the V10’s wail. It’s not as sonorous, but it’s undeniably dramatic, thanks in part to a titanium exhaust system.

Our first encounter took place on the Estoril Circuit in Portugal, where we jumped straight into Corsa mode using a selector inspired by the Revuelto. Despite its size – the Temerario is 4.71 metres long – it feels nimble and well balanced, thanks to dual front electric motors with torque vectoring, progressive steering, and revised suspension. A dry weight of 1690kg (around 1800kg with fluids) isn’t feather-light, but the car hides it well.

Throttle response is astonishing. The electric motors effectively eliminate turbo lag, providing near-instant torque delivery. The V8 builds to a frenzy in the final 2000rpm, encouraging you to push harder and hold each gear to the limit. On Estoril’s front straight, we glimpsed 184mph (296km/h) before relying on massive carbon-ceramic brakes shared with the Revuelto.

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With 13 drive and drift modes, Lamborghini’s engineers have worked wonders with powertrain integration. Unlike older models, traction and stability interventions are seamless and barely noticeable. The result is a car that feels alive, responsive, and – surprisingly – more playful than its larger V12 sibling.

Set to arrive in early 2026, the Temerario marks a daring new chapter for Lamborghini. If this is the starting point, we can only imagine how extraordinary the story will get.

Specs

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