Move Over, Daigo Saito – Lamborghini Shows Off The Temerario’s Potential In ‘Lambo Khana’
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As the Huracán’s successor arrives, Lamborghini provides the ultimate demonstration of the Temerario’s sideways capabilities.
Way back in 2017, many of you will likely remember when Formula DRIFT legend Daigo Saito broke the internet with his unthinkable (at the time) 650bhp Lamborghini Murciélago drift weapon.
Fast forward to 2025, and Lambo decided to take matters into their own hands this time around to showcase their latest addition to the lineup. Chief Technical Officer Rouven Mohr gets handed the opportunity to throw the Temerario around the automotive giant’s Italian HQ.
What’s so impressive about the Temerario?
The Huracán’s ‘entry-level’ replacement features a 4.0-liter L411 twin-turbo V8 hybrid with a screaming 10,000 rpm redline (10,250 rpm with launch control) paired with three e-motors.
It’s the first V8-powered mid-engine Lambo since the 1981 Jalpa, and their first-ever turbocharged supercar.
The V8 alone pumps out 789 hp, but the total output with the e-motors hits 907 hp with 590 lb-ft of torque, launching the Temerario from 0-62 mph in just 2.7 seconds, and 0-124 in under 7.3 seconds, before topping out at 213 mph.
Spoiler alert – that means its fast enough to outrun a forklift truck!
Despite being all-wheel drive with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, it features up to 13 driving modes including a dedicated ‘Drift Mode’ with three levels. The modern AWD drivetrain allows drivers to control power distribution to the front or rear wheels via a steering wheel switch.
Level 1 provides limited angle, making it ideal for ‘beginners’, where the front-axle e-motors provide active torque-vectoring to help control drift initiation and assist with transitions to avoid spinning out.
Level 3 cranks it up to maximum angle for those feeling confident they won’t make an expensive mistake when they throw it sideways!
As you probably guessed, it’s not your typical ‘entry-level drift car’
The Temerario comes with a base price of $357,621, with the Alleggerita lightweight package available for an extra $78,600, plus optional $26,200 carbon wheels if you’re feeling fancy.
Crazy to think that’s roughly the price of an entire budget drift car build with some mods thrown in – even if it won’t in quite the same league!
While most drifters won’t be sliding a $400k+ Lamborghini anytime soon, it’s great to see supercar manufacturers embracing drifting features and showcasing their capabilities.
It’s not too crazy to speculate that the popularity of Saito’s wild Murciélago build possibly planted the seed here.
One thing we know for sure is that we’re definitely digging the new-improved slogan!
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Bill is a writer and photographer who has been part of the Drifted team since 2015. His work extends to various print and online publications, including Wangan Warriors.
As part of the King of Nations team, he traveled extensively for several years, capturing top-tier international drift events worldwide. His hands-on experience, including rebuilding his own Nissan Silvia S15 drift car, gives him unique insights into drift car building and global drift culture.
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