The Quickest Gas Car Tested: Lamborghini’s 907 HP Beast
The Lamborghini Temerario has set a new benchmark, becoming the fastest internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle ever tested by MotorTrend. Striking down the reigning 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano by a razor-thin 0.03 seconds, the 907-hp “starter” supercar blazed through the quarter-mile in 9.58 seconds, hitting 148.5 mph at the trap. While electric rivals like the Tesla Model S Plaid, Lucid Air Sapphire, and Porsche Taycan Turbo variants boast faster times, none can replicate the raw drama of the Temerario. Its plug-in hybrid powertrain masterfully blends the instant low-end torque of three electric motors with the relentless top-end pull of a twin-turbo, flat-plane-crank 4.0-liter V-8.
For purists craving the ultimate thrill, the Temerario delivers supercar theater at its finest. Engage Corsa handling and Performance powertrain via steering-wheel-mounted knobs, then hit the checkered-flag button for launch control. Stand on the pedals, and the engine screams to 4,000 rpm before launching with controlled ferocity. The Bridgestone Potenza Race tires protest as the V-8 rockets to its 10,250-rpm redline, followed by a brutal, eight-speed dual-clutch upshift that keeps the world spinning.
How Fast Is the Lamborghini Temerario?
Achieving a 9.6-second quarter-mile demands serious acceleration. The Temerario slams 0–60 mph in 2.2 seconds, securing third place among ICE vehicles in MotorTrend’s all-time records, just behind the Ferrari SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano and the 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S. However, claim the lead to 100 mph takes only 4.6 seconds, where the Lamborghini already towers over the Ferrari and Porsche.
The Hybrid Powertrain’s Braking Dilemma
When it comes time to shed speed, standard carbon-ceramic brakes bring the Temerario to a halt from 60 mph in 96 feet—a respectable figure, though not as electrifying as its acceleration. The plug-in hybrid system appears to be the culprit. Despite the $84,100 Alleggerita package shaving 55 pounds, the test car still tipped the scales at a portly 4,185 pounds. Once velocity increases, the Lambo shines again. Stopping from 100 mph in 266 feet places it in the top 12 of thousands of vehicles tested.
Handling Prowess: The Bull’s Cornering Capability
MotorTrend’s figure-eight course serves as the ultimate test of a car’s dynamic limits, combining cornering, braking, and acceleration into a single lap that reveals the true character of a performance vehicle. Pushed to its absolute limit, the Temerario grips corners with 1.14 g of force on its way to a 22.3-second lap time. This places it 0.7 seconds behind the record-setting trio: the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring, and the 2022 McLaren 765LT Spider. The newcomer’s lap matches times from the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, the 2025 Lucid Air Sapphire, and two lighter predecessors, the 2020 Huracán Evo AWD (3,645 pounds) and the 2021 Huracán STO (3,390 pounds).
To frame the figure-eight performance, MotorTrend also calculates the average g-force across the entire lap. The Temerario’s 1.05 g average signifies that throughout the entire course, the driver is subjected to forces stronger than gravity—either being pushed from behind, pulled into the seat belt, or pinned against the bolstering.
Despite its impressive performance metrics, the most significant takeaway from testing the Temerario is that Lamborghini has not sacrificed driver engagement in pursuit of numbers. Corsa mode keeps the car locked in for focused, track-ready laps, but in Sport mode, the Lambo loosens up with playful, controllable rotation. If that’s not enough, the three-stage Drift mode lets the rear end slide with confidence. The Lamborghini Temerario is a potent cocktail of caffeine, adrenaline, and pure testosterone on four wheels. We’ll have more to say about this bull in a full road test coming soon.
The Quickest Gas Car Tested: Lamborghini’s 907 HP Beast
The Lamborghini Temerario has set a new benchmark, becoming the fastest internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle ever tested by MotorTrend. Striking down the reigning 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano by a razor-thin 0.03 seconds, the 907-hp “starter” supercar blazed through the quarter-mile in 9.58 seconds, hitting 148.5 mph at the trap. While electric rivals like the Tesla Model S Plaid, Lucid Air Sapphire, and Porsche Taycan Turbo variants boast faster times, none can replicate the raw drama of the Temerario. Its plug-in hybrid powertrain masterfully blends the instant low-end torque of three electric motors with the relentless top-end pull of a twin-turbo, flat-plane-crank 4.0-liter V-8.
For purists craving the ultimate thrill, the Temerario delivers supercar theater at its finest. Engage Corsa handling and Performance powertrain via steering-wheel-mounted knobs, then hit the checkered-flag button for launch control. Stand on the pedals, and the engine screams to 4,000 rpm before launching with controlled ferocity. The Bridgestone Potenza Race tires protest as the V-8 rockets to its 10,250-rpm redline, followed by a brutal, eight-speed dual-clutch upshift that keeps the world spinning.
How Fast Is the Lamborghini Temerario?
Achieving a 9.6-second quarter-mile demands serious acceleration. The Temerario slams 0–60 mph in 2.2 seconds, securing third place among ICE vehicles in MotorTrend’s all-time records, just behind the Ferrari SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano and the 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S. However, claim the lead to 100 mph takes only 4.6 seconds, where the Lamborghini already towers over the Ferrari and Porsche.
