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Lamborghini Temerario Reveals a Scary Future for Car Haters

Posted on by angelo
Lamborghini Temerario Reveals a Scary Future for Car Haters

Even though the auto industry seems to have lost its passion, its naming strategy remains quite entertaining. After Rimac named its flagship Nevera, which means refrigerator in Spanish, Lamborghini decided to call the Huracán’s replacement Temerario. The name doesn’t just come from an 1875 fighting bull: it means “fearful.” It’s an apt name, especially considering it goes against everything car-haters have imagined for the future.

These people believe that software is more important than hardware. They prefer screens to traditional buttons and switches—at least until they have to tow their car when those screens fail. They want their vehicles to get them places rather than be fun tools to get there. Some even preach that you should always ride a bike or take public transit instead of driving. As sensible as that may sound, those aren’t always the best options—especially in cities with unreliable transit or in mountainous terrain. If they’re even considering buying a car, it should be a battery electric vehicle (BEV). Don’t even mention a plug-in hybrid (Plug-in hybrid vehicle) might be a better option for most of their usage: they’ll ask you how often you plan to charge it just to argue how much better BEVs are (because you’ll have to charge them every time).

The Temerario goes against all these ideas, even if it has made some concessions in terms of infotainment. It still uses an internal combustion engine (ICE) – and quite powerful. The flat-plane V8 delivers 800 hp (789 PS) and revs to 10,000 rpm. It’s also a PHEV, although its small 3.8-liter enginekWh The battery won’t allow it to travel long distances in electric mode alone. This is primarily a machine for car enthusiasts, which much of the world seems to consider a “temerario” these days. For everyone else, this is very good news.

Lamborghini Temerario 2025 engine at 10,000 rpm

Photo: Lamborghini

It would be scary if there weren’t products that made it clear that there’s still room for those who love to drive. It shows that we’re actually facing a duel between two opposing visions of personal transportation: car enthusiasts and tech enthusiasts. I first wrote about this in March 2023.

The Temerario has made a difference in the automotive landscape from this text to this one in the sense that it has favored car enthusiasts. This is no small victory, even if it is currently reserved for those who can afford a Lamborghini. If these guys make this model a commercial success, we will see other automakers try to follow a similar recipe in more affordable vehicles. Renault tried this with the Alpine A110, but it is still far from being within the reach of the general public. Fun and affordable cars are probably what the auto industry and customers are missing to revive the passion for cars.

Could we see Temerario posters in kids’ bedrooms again? Probably not, but that’s because we don’t have car magazines like we used to. These posters have to be bought online or in very specific stores. When they existed, they were part of magazines, which could be bought anywhere, a sign of the times. If the Temerario turns into a screensaver or computer wallpaper, we should consider it a similar feat.

Lamborghini Temerario 2025

Photo: Lamborghini

More than just the styling that earns it such an honor, this Lamborghini is saying it’s not afraid to adapt to lower carbon emissions as long as it doesn’t compromise its core mission. I admit I can’t imagine anyone using a Temerario to run errands (which would be scary in some places), but I also doubt most of them are taken to the racetrack. That said, when used only for fancy nights out or occasional weekend getaways, carbon emissions shouldn’t be a problem. To be honest, they aren’t at all, considering how many Temerarios will be sold one day. Regardless, pollution concerns where they matter most (big cities) will also fade away due to the PHEV build this vehicle features. That’s why it’s considered the first front-wheel-drive Lamborghini: its electric motors drive the front axle and will likely power it most of the time – especially during rush hour. Will anyone use one to commute? I have no idea, but it would be fun to see it happen.

If we are lucky enough to see that the Temerario is a trend and not just an exception, we will prepare for protests. The usual car haters will accuse PHEVs of being greenwashing machines, tear their clothes off shouting that cars are bad for the environment, the human race, the planet, that sort of thing. And that will be a good sign, a trophy for any car enthusiast hoping for a turning point in events. More than a specific model, they are fighting the concept of personal transportation. In that sense, having a fearful defender is always welcome, especially if he proves that supercars can be reasonable (at least as reasonable as they can be).