Lamborghini’s New Temerario Hybrid Moves With Agility on the Track

As I push off with my right foot, the surge is instant. Here, at one of Portugal’s revered proving grounds, that split-second commitment unleashes a wave of momentum that feels endless. But this isn’t Praia do Norte, home to some of the world’s biggest surf—it’s the main straight at Estoril, a former Formula 1 gauntlet near Lisbon. And my sled is the 907 hp 2026 Lamborghini Temerario.

The latest Raging Bull, starting at $382,654, is the third plug-in hybrid from Sant’Agata Bolognese, following the 1,001 hp Revuelto and the 789 hp Urus SE S.U.V. But the Temerario carries even greater expectations: It succeeds the beloved Huracán, a model line that earned Robb Report’s Car of the Year title four times between 2017 and 2021. 

Soon after the first turn out of the pit lane, it’s clear that the aluminum-bodied Temerario—built on an innovative new aluminum spaceframe chassis—uses the Huracán’s legacy as only a launchpad. Gone is the naturally aspirated V-10, replaced by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 that tops out at 10,000 rpm and delivers 538 ft lbs of torque.

The gas engine is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 3.8 kWh battery that juices three electric motors: one set between the engine and gearbox to reduce turbo lag and two at the front axle for added propulsion. The result? A claimed top speed of 213 mph and a zero-to-62 mph sprint of just 2.7 seconds in Launch Control.

Despite adding 485 pounds compared to the already hefty Huracán Sterrato, the Temerario stays extremely agile. That’s due largely to smart weight distribution—the gearbox mounted behind the engine, the battery centered—which keeps the wheelbase only 1.49 inches longer than its predecessor’s.

The example I’m piloting features the optional Alleggerita lightweighting package, which includes ubiquitous carbon fiber and helps deliver 158 percent more downforce than that of the Huracán Evo. As Estoril’s long Parabolica Ayrton Senna opens up to the .61-mile straightaway, rapid upshifts at redline end at fifth gear and 184 mph before I’m forced to brake hard. Thankfully, the carbon-ceramic stoppers, biting on 21-inch wheels (20-inch at the front) wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza Sport rubber, can haul the Temerario down from 62 mph to zero in just 105 feet.

Along with its newfound muscle, the Temerario flexes with 13 drive modes, including Città, Strada, Sport, Corsa, and the new Corsa Plus. A three-level Drift Mode even lets you explore varying degrees of low-grip abandon—level two sent me immediately into a spin during early drills.

Despite its ferocity, the Temerario is among the most approachable Lamborghinis to date, second only to the Urus in everyday functionality. A roomier cockpit adds 1.3 inches of headroom and 1.8 inches of legroom, while a seven-speaker Sonus faber sound system may even impress audio snobs. On the flip side, track fiends can opt for three onboard cameras and Lamborghini’s Telemetry 2.0 app, which captures and analyzes video and performance data from lap sessions.

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Orders are now open, with U.S. deliveries expected in 2026. As for potential pricing concerns amid U.S. tariffs? Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini’s chairman and C.E.O., remains confident: “We have a clear [price] positioning of the car,” he says. “And we’re not going to change that.”

Do I wish the car had active aero? Yes. The sonic bombardment of a V-12? Absolutely. And maybe an easier way to avoid accidentally switching into its underwhelming all-electric mode. (Don’t ask me how I know.) But with the Temerario, Lamborghini isn’t just entering the hybrid arena; it’s defining it. Surfing Praia do Norte may be beyond me, but in Portugal, I still caught a monster wave.