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The Lamborghini Temerario: The Fastest Combustion Engine Car Ever Tested by MotorTrend In a landmark moment for automotive performance, the Lamborghini Temerario has officially claimed the title of the quickest internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle ever tested by MotorTrend. Lamborghini’s 907-horsepower “starter” supercar achieved this historic feat with a scorching quarter-mile run of 9.58 seconds, clocked at a trap speed of 148.5 mph. This remarkable achievement puts the Temerario just 0.03 seconds ahead of the renowned 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano. While electric vehicles (EVs) such as the Tesla Model S Plaid, the Lucid Air Sapphire, and various iterations of the Porsche Taycan Turbo may eclipse the Temerario’s raw acceleration in head-to-head races, none can replicate the visceral thrill and emotional drama of Lamborghini’s masterpiece. The Temerario’s plug-in hybrid powertrain represents a seamless fusion of cutting-edge technology and primal power. It combines the instant torque of three electric motors with the sustained high-end performance of a twin-turbocharged, flat-plane-crank 4.0-liter V8 engine, creating an intoxicatingly wild ride that defines modern supercar engineering. The 0-to-60 mph Sprint: Explosive Acceleration and Strategic Gaps Achieving a 9.6-second quarter-mile requires explosive acceleration off the line. The Lamborghini Temerario delivers this performance with a blistering 0-to-60 mph time of just 2.2 seconds. While this velocity is staggering, it positions the Temerario at third place among all combustion-engine vehicles tested by MotorTrend. It trails only the legendary Ferrari SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano and the 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S in this category. However, the Lamborghini doesn’t remain in the bronze position for long. The Temerario surges to 100 mph in only 4.6 seconds, a milestone at which it decisively overtakes both the Ferrari and the Porsche. This rapid escalation highlights the efficacy of its hybrid system, which minimizes the impact of its curb weight on initial acceleration by utilizing the immediate torque of its electric motors. The Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain: A Double-Edged Sword in Braking When it comes to scrubbing off speed, the Lamborghini Temerario is equipped with standard carbon-ceramic brakes designed to handle extreme deceleration. The car stops from 60 mph in 96 feet, a respectable figure that reflects the power of its braking system. However, this performance is significantly less spectacular when compared to the car’s raw acceleration figures, and the complexity of its plug-in hybrid powertrain is likely a contributing factor. Despite the inclusion of the $84,100 Alleggerita package, which reduces the vehicle’s weight by a mere 55 pounds, the Temerario still registers a hefty curb weight of 4,185 pounds. As is often the case with vehicles of this magnitude, increased speed puts the Lamborghini in a more favorable light. When stopping from 100 mph, the Temerario achieves a mark of 266 feet, placing it in the 12th position out of thousands of vehicles in MotorTrend’s extensive testing database. The Handling Dynamics: A Masterclass in Balance The MotorTrend figure-eight course represents the ultimate litmus test of a car’s overall performance, merging cornering, braking, and acceleration into a single lap that reveals the vehicle’s dynamics in both objective and subjective terms. Pushed to its limits on this challenging circuit, the Temerario demonstrates remarkable capability, achieving 1.14 g of grip on its way to a 22.3-second lap. This places the Lamborghini just 0.7 seconds behind the current record holders—a trio of titans including the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring, and the 2022 McLaren 765LT Spider. The Temerario’s lap time matches that of legendary vehicles such as the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, the 2025 Lucid Air Sapphire, and two of its lighter predecessors: the 2020 Huracán Evo AWD (weighing in at 3,645 pounds) and the 2021 Huracán STO (3,390 pounds). MotorTrend often frames the figure-eight experience with a secondary metric: the average g-force generated by acceleration, braking, and cornering throughout the lap. The Temerario records an impressive 1.05 g, which means that during every moment of the lap, the driver is subjected to forces that push them backward, press them against the seatbelt, or pin them against the bolsters with a force greater than the Earth’s gravity. A Sensory Masterpiece: The Temerario’s Exhilarating Character While the Lamborghini Temerario’s performance figures are undeniably impressive, the most significant takeaway from this exhaustive testing process is that Lamborghini has refused to sacrifice the exhilarating experience that defines a supercar in its relentless pursuit of objective numbers. The car’s Corsa handling mode keeps the dynamics firmly in check for focused, high-speed laps, but the Lamborghini truly comes alive in Sport mode, offering playful yet easily controlled rotation. For those craving even more excitement, the three-stage Drift mode is engineered to facilitate dramatic slides. The Lamborghini Temerario is, in essence, a potent cocktail of caffeine, adrenaline, and testosterone on four wheels. This groundbreaking achievement marks a new era for Lamborghini. The Temerario is not just a fast car; it is a statement that raw mechanical passion, combined with cutting-edge hybrid technology, can redefine the very limits of what is possible. As the automotive world transitions toward electrification, the Lamborghini Temerario stands as a testament to the enduring allure of the internal combustion engine and the unwavering pursuit of automotive excellence. We will continue to put this extraordinary vehicle through its paces and bring you more insights in a full road test very soon. In the meantime, if you are ready to experience the future of performance, Lamborghini invites you to discover the unmatched thrill of the Temerario today.