Lamborghini’s new hybrid supercar, the Temerario, successor to the Huracán, is sparking discussions not only for its performance but also for its weight. The car has turned out to be significantly heavier than expected.
Specific Weight Figures
The manufacturer states a “dry” weight of 1690 kg. However, accounting for fluids and real-world conditions, its curb weight approaches a concerning 2000 kg. For a mid-engine supercar, this is a lot. For comparison, the base Hummer H3 weighed 2087 kg.
Even the optional £37,000 Alleggerita package, which is supposed to reduce weight by 25 kg, doesn’t save the situation. During independent tests, the Temerario with this package weighed 1905 kg.
Comparison with Predecessor and Competitors
The difference from the previous Huracán model is striking. One of its lightest versions, the LP 580-2, weighed around 1500 kg with fluids, which is over 400 kg less than the new hybrid.
Even more telling is the comparison with direct competitors:
The Ferrari 296 GTB, also a hybrid but with a single electric motor, weighs 1648 kg, which is 257 kg lighter than the Temerario.
The McLaren Artura is even lighter at 1552 kg, although it has less power (671 hp vs. 907 hp in the Lamborghini).
Consequences of the High Weight
Initial reviews indicate that the Temerario skillfully hides its mass on the road thanks to advanced dynamics. However, physics cannot be cheated: high weight will lead to accelerated tire wear, lower energy efficiency, and creates additional risks in a collision due to greater inertia.
This trend of increasing supercar mass due to the introduction of hybrid systems, batteries, and additional electric motors is becoming increasingly evident. On one hand, it allows for incredible power figures and improved dynamics, but on the other, it calls into question classic notions of sports cars. Automakers have to find a complex balance between environmental requirements, power, and what is called the “pure” driving feel. The future will show whether weight will remain as critical a factor for buyers as it once was, or if it will be pushed into the background by a combination of new technologies and driving emotions.