The Lamborghini Huracan's Successor Could Have an 800-Horsepower Hybrid V-8

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By Alina Moore

Published Sep 19, 2022

Lamborghini's Hybrid V-8 will make the V-10 obselete

Launched in 2013 the Huracan was, until recently, one of the most successful models Lamborghini ever built. We say until recently, as in 2021, Urus sales surpassed Huracan sales, and by a lot actually: 5,021 vs. 2,586 units. Still, the Huracan remains a legend: it proved to the world that Lamborghini can build serious cars for both road and track. But, as all good things must come to an end, so does the Huracan. A successor is just around the corner, and just like the Aventador's successor, it will come with a lot of surprises.

A Hybrid V-8 Could Become the Centerpiece of Lamborghini Performance

A successor for the Huracan should arrive sometime in 2024, and it will bring a few serious improvements. It will be built on an updated platform rather than an all-new one, only because Lamborghini is investing big time into developing an all-new powertrain. The current model is offered with a V-10 engine, but emission regulations required the Italian company to downsize. So, the new Huracan will be offered with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 similar to the Urus engine, paired with an electric motor - similar to the Aventador's successor.

Even more, the turbochargers won't kick on until 7,000 rpm and until then, the V-8 will act like a naturally aspirated V-8 engine with electric assist. What we don't know at this point is if the new model will retain the current all-wheel-drive configuration or if the front axle will be powered by electric motors only. No matter what, it will be offered with a small battery because it needs to offer a few all-electric miles - as per the new strict urban emissions requirements. The battery and the electric motor will also modify the Huracan successor's dimensions, since it will need more room to accommodate them while offering at least the same cargo space.

The powertrain should be similar to the one set to be used in the future Urus Hybrid - a model that was already caught testing. For the SUV, rumors suggest the hybrid powertrain will be offered in two different levels: one with 675-720 horsepower and a top version that will deliver 820 horsepower. A similar treatment will also make sense for the new Huracan supercar, with the base models going up to 720 horsepower, and the top ones - like the STO - to go above 800.

Rumors suggest the new Huracan successor will arrive sometime in 2024 and it should be priced from about $270,000.