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Lamborghini Temerario: The Quickest ICE Car We’ve Ever Tested
While electric hypercars dominate headlines, the Lamborghini Temerario has just shattered a record. Not only is it the quickest ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicle MotorTrend has ever tested, but it also proves that the most thrilling experiences aren’t necessarily the fastest in a straight line.
This Italian “starter” supercar, packing a 907-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain, blazed through the quarter-mile in a scorching 9.58 seconds with a 148.5-mph trap speed. This performance eclipses the 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano by a razor-thin 0.03 seconds.
Naturally, electric performance cars like the Tesla Model S Plaid, Lucid Air Sapphire, and various Porsche Taycan Turbo variants are faster in a straight line. However, none can match the visceral drama and raw emotion of the Lamborghini. The Temerario’s V8 combines the instant low-end punch of three electric motors with the sustained top-end fury of a twin-turbo, flat-plane-crank 4.0-liter V8—a truly explosive combination.
The Anatomy of Speed: Performance-Focused Engineering
Lamborghini has long mastered the art of supercar theatrics. To achieve these blistering numbers, the driver selects Corsa handling mode and Performance powertrain mode via steering-wheel-mounted knobs, then engages launch control with a checkered-flag button. Standing on both pedals, the engine revs to 4,000 rpm before the car launches with controlled fury. The Bridgestone Potenza Race tires howl off the line, the V8 reaches 10,250 rpm, and the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission rips off a brutally efficient upshift into second gear—all with a mesmerizing, raw soundtrack.
0-60 MPH: A Speed Demon in the Making
Reaching a 9.6-second quarter mile requires explosive acceleration off the line. The Temerario’s 0-60 mph time is a staggering 2.2 seconds. However, even this feat doesn’t place it at the top of MotorTrend’s all-time rankings for ICE vehicles. It lags behind the Ferrari SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano and the 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S. Yet, this lead is short-lived. By 100 mph, the Lamborghini is ahead of both the Ferrari and Porsche, reaching that benchmark in just 4.6 seconds.
Braking Distances: Where Plug-In Hybrid Weight Comes into Play
When it comes time to scrub speed, the Temerario stops from 60 mph in 96 feet. This is respectable but doesn’t match the jaw-dropping acceleration. The plug-in hybrid powertrain is almost certainly hampering performance in this regard. Even with the $84,100 Alleggerita package, which shaves 55 pounds, the car weighs a substantial 4,185 pounds.
As with acceleration, higher speeds put the Lamborghini in a better light. Stopping from 100 mph in 266 feet places it in the top 12% of the thousands of vehicles MotorTrend has tested.
Handling Dynamics: Pushing the Limits of Performance
MotorTrend’s figure-eight course is the ultimate test of a car’s overall performance, combining cornering, braking, and acceleration into a single lap to reveal the car’s dynamics. Pushed to its limits, the Temerario gnaws on corners with 1.14 g of grip, completing the lap in 22.3 seconds. This places it 0.7 seconds behind the current record holders—a trio of vehicles comprising the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring, and the 2022 McLaren 765LT Spider.
The Lamborghini Temerario’s lap time matches cars like the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, the 2025 Lucid Air Sapphire, and two much lighter predecessors: the 2020 Huracán Evo AWD (3,645 pounds) and the 2021 Huracán STO (3,390 pounds).
We like to frame the figure-eight results with a second number—the average g-force due to acceleration, braking, and cornering experienced over the full lap. The Temerario’s 1.05 g means that for the entire lap, the driver experiences lateral or longitudinal forces harder than gravity—a thrilling experience that proves you don’t need to sacrifice sensation for speed.
Why It Matters: More Than Just a Number
As impressive as the Temerario’s performance is, arguably the biggest takeaway from running it through our testing program is that Lamborghini hasn’t sacrificed an exhilarating driving experience in the pursuit of supercar performance records.
In Corsa mode, the car remains razor-sharp, allowing for focused, fast laps. However, the Lamborghini truly shines in Sport mode with playful yet controllable rotation. For those seeking pure driving adrenaline, the three-stage Drift mode sets the stage for epic slides. The Lamborghini Temerario is a cocktail of caffeine, adrenaline, and testosterone on four wheels, proving that internal combustion remains alive and kicking in the world of high-performance automobiles.
We’ll have more to say about this Italian marvel in a full road test soon.
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Here is a completely rewritten article about the Lamborghini Temerario, optimized for a US audience, 2025-relevant, and written from a 10-year expert perspective, maintaining the original idea while being unique and SEO-friendly.
Lamborghini Temerario: The Quickest ICE Car We’ve Ever Tested
While electric hypercars dominate headlines, the Lamborghini Temerario has just shattered a record. Not only is it the quickest ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicle MotorTrend has ever tested, but it also proves that the most thrilling experiences aren’t necessarily the fastest in a straight line.
This Italian “starter” supercar, packing a 907-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain, blazed through the quarter-mile in a scorching 9.58 seconds with a 148.5-mph trap speed. This performance eclipses the 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano by a razor-thin 0.03 seconds.
Naturally, electric performance cars like the Tesla Model S Plaid, Lucid Air Sapphire, and various Porsche Taycan Turbo variants are faster in a straight line. However, none can match the visceral drama and raw emotion of the Lamborghini. The Temerario’s V8 combines the instant low-end punch of three electric motors with the sustained top-end fury of a twin-turbo, flat-plane-crank 4.0-liter V8—a truly explosive combination.
The Anatomy of Speed: Performance-Focused Engineering
Lamborghini has long mastered the art of supercar theatrics. To achieve these blistering numbers, the driver selects Corsa handling mode and Performance powertrain mode via steering-wheel-mounted knobs, then engages launch control with a checkered-flag button. Standing on both pedals, the engine revs to 4,000 rpm before the car launches with controlled fury. The Bridgestone Potenza Race tires howl off the line, the V8 reaches 10,250 rpm, and the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission rips off a brutally efficient upshift into second gear—all with a mesmerizing, raw soundtrack.
