The model designation of the current Lambo V12 is the same as the first Miura, but it has changed a lot over the years. The current block is the second generation after 50 years of production of this design, but it marches into the future as one of the last V12 engines still in production.
The news with the latest heart of the Raging Bull is that it will be found in the next flagship, replacing the aging Aventador, and will be the first hybrid model of the company. However, this marriage of electrons and hydrocarbons will result in an all-new Lamborghini that will produce around 1,000 horsepower and revs up to 9,500 rpm. The addition of electric propulsion not only increases total power, but has also helped Lamborghini reduce its emissions by 30%.
The new car will continue to have all-wheel drive, but the engine will now be disconnected from the front wheels, with dual electric motors providing all the front-wheel drive and a third connected to the rear axle. Electric range hasn’t been announced yet, but the company says the 3.8kWh, which resides in the space that formerly housed the front driveshaft, can be charged via plug in 30 minutes or with the engine in six This setup seems to be the future of Italian supercars, and it honestly looks pretty good.
