New Lamborghini Temerario 2025 review: a stunning dawn of a new era

Verdict

There was some scepticism about whether the new Lamborghini Temerario would be a worthy successor to the previous Huracán. That car’s naturally aspirated V10 is still a masterpiece of engineering, and particularly rich in character. But we’re relieved to report that Lamborghini has already impressed us greatly with the new Temerario. The performance and responsiveness of its all-new hybrid-assisted V8 are incredible, and offer a whole new type of supercar experience. 

Lamborghini has set about the tough task of replacing its highest-selling model ever with an all-new model that doesn’t only have two fewer cylinders, but also a hybrid system. However, this is Lamborghini, so while it might feel like downsizing has gone too far for the venerable supercar brand, the Temerario has plenty of tricks to make up for the lower cylinder count. 

The car’s name comes from a Spanish fighting bull, but also means "brave" or "daring" in Italian. Yet even though the successor to the Huracan can be identified as a Lamborghini at first glance, there was a huge outcry among fans when it was announced. 

This was mainly because it brought an end to the V10 era. Instead of a naturally aspirated engine, Lamborghini announced the new Temerario would feature a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8. But as more details were revealed, it became clear there was no need to panic. This isn’t just the V8 from the Lamborghini Urus, and therefore the wider VW Group, but a totally bespoke unit that is able to rev to a crazy 10,000rpm redline. 

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It can do this for a couple of reasons, chiefly because it has a flat-plane crankshaft – the same as you’ll find in Ferrari’s V8 engines, plus a couple of top-end AMGs and Chevrolets – and a hybrid system that’s able to keep the engine pulling strongly at low revs thanks to the instant shove of the car’s three electric motors. 

The cumulative effect is 907bhp, putting the Temerario ahead of key rivals such as the McLaren 750S and Ferrari 296 GTB, and only just behind Lamborghini’s V12-powered Revuelto flagship. On paper, the Temerario is in a completely different league to the Huracan: the 0-62mph sprint is dashed off in 2.7 seconds, 0-124mph in 7.1 seconds, and the top speed is a crazy 212mph.

The twin-turbo V8 is brought to life with a button under an aircraft-inspired red flap. You can hear it thanks to the titanium exhaust system, and while it’s not as musical as the old V10, it retains a level of gravitas beyond that of a ‘normal’ V8 engine. 

Our first taste of the car is limited to the Estoril circuit in Portugal, so we switch straight to Corsa mode – which is done using a red rotary knob on the steering wheel taken from the Lamborghini Revuelto. In total, there are 13 driving and drift modes to choose from, but the Lambo instantly feels nimble and predictable, turning very sharply – even without a rear-wheel steering system. 

Compared with the early Huracan LP610-4, the Temerario is nearly 25 centimetres longer at 4.71 meters, but you’d never know it. It’s the same story with the car’s weight. Lamborghini gives a ‘dry’ figure of 1,690kg, but with fluids and a driver on board this is more like 1,800kg – anything but light. The 410-millimetre carbon-ceramic front brake discs are shared with the Revuelto, as is the front axle with two 147bhp electric motors, which handle torque vectoring and recuperation. 

We start the session behind an instructor and as we see the exit of the first fast corner, we give the car full throttle for the first time. The Temerario shoots forward with a forcefulness we’ve rarely experienced in a road car. The way the V8, supported by its three electric motors, delivers its power is not only spectacular, but also very different to any previous V10-powered Lamborghini. Rather than experiencing a linear increase in acceleration rate as the revs rise, the force is brutal right from the off.

The natural reaction is to shift up once the engine’s buzzing at around 7,500rpm, but you constantly have to remind yourself that there’s at least 2,500rpm to go. There hasn’t really been a car that offers 10,000rpm in a turbocharged engine until now. 

What about turbo lag? Thanks to the electric motors, it doesn't exist. They do a fine job of filling in the torque gap at low speeds, giving instant acceleration. Maximum torque only comes at 4,000rpm, so it does need to be worked a little bit, but the more telling figure is that the 788bhp generated from the V8 is only available between 9,000 and 9,750rpm. 

This makes it worth squeezing the throttle until you reach the very top of the rev range – not just because of the power, but also because this is where the soundtrack is at its most extreme. At the end of the start-finish straight, we catch a glimpse of the speedometer for a fraction of a second: we read 184mph before slamming on the brakes.

But the Temerario isn’t just incredibly fast, it’s also fun to drive. It feels lively and nimble in a positive way, encouraging the driver to push just a little bit harder. Lamborghini deserves special praise for the fine-tuning of the various powertrain and stability systems, because we didn’t notice any fierce interventions of the traction control or the ESC. 

The surprise is that this so-called entry-level Lamborghini feels more lively and dynamic than its big V12-powered Reveulto brother; it’s simply more fun to drive at the limit.

Yet the most impressive part is that this Temerario, which is available from the beginning of 2026, is only just at the beginning of its journey. The Huracán – potentially more so than any other Lamborghini model – got better over time until reaching near-perfection in its STO, Tecnica and Sterrato forms. As such, the mind boggles to think what Lamborghini has in store over the next few years, because even now the Temerario is a sure-fire superstar. Our next step is to get it on the road in the UK, where it will face its biggest challenge yet. 

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