Italy invented the supercar as we know it. Now that same company responsible for that invention has produced the supercar of the future. The Italians have a reputation for creating masterpieces that are the pinnacle of design and engineering, and this new engine is a prime specimen for further examination. The ability that Italy has to create astonishing, bedroom poster supercars has been a defining feature of its evolution in the automotive sector. The supercars emerging out of Italy have been inspired by their love for motorsport, and this new car has that in spades.
What has been Italy’s approach to the hybrid cars becoming more commonplace?
With the world’s automotive manufacturers concentrating their efforts towards the reduction of their (and our) carbon footprint, certain countries and the carmakers in those countries have used the time to focus their efforts on improving the technology for their specific supercar needs, adapting what is currently available to their very specific engineering requirements.
With the new factory that Ferrari has built in their hometown of Maranello, the Italians have finally accepted the fact that the world is fast approaching a future where the traditional internal combustion engine is less common. The cars of tomorrow will most likely be electric, while the supercars will refine the ICE to a point where it works in tandem with a few electric motors to deliver incredible performance.
The purchase of Bugatti by Rimac is proof that the supercars of tomorrow will feature some kind of unholy trinity between gasoline(perhaps even hydrogen), a turbocharger of some sort, and multiple electric motors picking up the slack. The power and acceleration that this partnership provides are above and beyond anything a traditional supercar is capable of.
What has this iconic and legendary Italian carmaker produced with this engine?
The performance of any supercar is the main selling point, followed by the design. Those two factors are the main consideration for anyone lucky enough to be presented with such a first-world problem: which supercar should I buy? Well, this iconic supercar pioneer has just made that decision a lot easier. Ferrari has faced a number of challengers to their title over the years. One has maintained their consistent competitiveness.
The company in question is the legendary Lamborghini. Their new supercar, the Temerario, was unveiled at a motor show in South Korea, and it shocked the world. There is an old story of a salesman explaining that there are no TV ads for Lamborghini, for a reason. The kind of person who buys a Lamborghini does not need convincing to do so. The world is eager to challenge the dominance of Ferrari, and Lamborghini was founded on that exact ideal.
The Temerario will feature the partnership between a traditional gasoline engine(a new twin-turbo V8) with three electric motors and the first supercar in production capable of 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds. Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Lamborghini, stated:
“The Temerario is a super sports car in a class of its own, delivering unparalleled driving pleasure through the perfect combination of cutting-edge performance and refined comfort.”
Can the Temerario become the new bedroom poster car for the future?
The degree of innovation in the personal mobility sector has become so prevalent that it is almost expected in modern-day society. Every car that is released is expected to not only be well-made but also feature some sort of revolutionary feature that can change the world. Nearly every single automotive manufacturer has spent an unfathomable amount of resources on the pursuit of that elusive fuel source to power their cars into the future. Lamborghini has used their resources to create the newest offering for the climate-conscious supercar buyer, if there is such a thing.
