McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

Lamborghini News

Lamborghini news from duPont REGISTRY News, updated daily, covering the V12 hybrid Revuelto, the Temerario and the Urus, one of the biggest names in luxury SUV news. Our reporting runs across reveals, first drives, one-off builds and the auction results that set values. We also follow the earlier cars, from the Countach through to the Veneno. Many sites carry supercar news, but very few carry it beside live listings. A great many of the Lamborghinis covered here are listed for sale on duPont REGISTRY, so the reporting and a real asking price appear together. For Lamborghini news today, start with the stories below.

By Charles Bradley – July 01, 2026

New Lamborghini Urus SE Performante Super SUV Revealed

Lamborghini has unveiled the Urus SE Performante, a new high-performance derivative of its plug-in hybrid Super SUV that elevates the model’s combination of performance, luxury, technology, and everyday usability. Designed to sit at the top of the Urus lineup, the SE Performante introduces the highest combined system output in the model’s history, delivering 812 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque from a sophisticated plug-in hybrid powertrain. Alongside its increased power, the new Super SUV incorporates advanced aerodynamics, extensive carbon-fiber components, innovative suspension technology, and a driver-focused interior designed around Lamborghini’s “Feel Like a Pilot” philosophy. The result is a vehicle engineered to deliver exceptional performance on both road and track while maintaining the refinement expected from a luxury SUV. New Benchmark for the Luxury Super SUV Segment The Lamborghini Urus SE Performante combines a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with a permanent-magnet electric motor, creating a dual-power system that represents the next evolution of Lamborghini performance. The hybrid powertrain produces 812 CV at 6,000 rpm and 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque available between 2,000 and 5,500 rpm. Compared with the previous Urus Performante, the new model gains 146 PS and 150 Nm (111 lb-ft) of torque. Performance figures place the Urus SE Performante at the top of its segment. The Super SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.3 seconds, reaches 200 km/h (125 mph) in 10.8 seconds, and achieves a top speed of 312 km/h (194 mph). The electric motor also enables full-electric driving for more than 60 km (37.3 miles), supported by a 25.9 kWh lithium-ion battery positioned beneath the load floor to optimize the vehicle’s center of gravity. Power is delivered through an eight-speed automatic transmission specifically recalibrated to enhance the vehicle’s sporting character. A software update reduces response times, maximizing driver input and minimizing torque lag. Carbon Fiber Design Meets Lamborghini Performance The Urus SE Performante represents the latest evolution of Lamborghini’s design philosophy, with every exterior element developed around performance and aerodynamic efficiency. Lamborghini Centro Stile created a design language centered on “bold sportiness,” emphasizing the relationship between form and function. The vehicle features the most extensive use of exposed carbon fiber ever featured on a Urus, reinforcing its technical character and supersport identity. “With the Urus SE Performante, we give shape to driving emotions,” stated Design Director Mitja Borkert. “While the Urus SE represents the elegant face of sportiness, the Urus SE Performante design is purely inspired by performance and our philosophy ‘We give adrenaline a shape.’ To emphasize the vehicle’s supersport character, we decided to expose most of the carbon-fiber elements, both on the exterior and inside the cabin.” The redesigned carbon-fiber hood features a central power dome inspired by Lamborghini heritage, while larger air intakes improve cooling performance and aerodynamic flow toward the radiators. “The most powerful Urus ever, and during the development phase, it was clear that the design needed to adapt to new cooling requirements for both the engine and braking system. That’s why we created these large air intakes on the hood, which not only give the front end an even sportier presence but also perform an essential aerodynamic function,” Borkert continued. The exterior design is further defined by new 23-inch wheels, redesigned wheel arches with carbon-fiber details, and a rear aerodynamic package featuring a new carbon-fiber spoiler and the largest diffuser ever designed for a Urus. Inside, the cabin follows Lamborghini’s “Feel Like a Pilot” concept with a more driver-focused environment featuring updated displays, aviation-inspired details, and a new steering wheel enhanced with an exclusive carbon-fiber bezel. Aerodynamics Engineered for Performance The Lamborghini Urus SE Performante establishes a new benchmark for aerodynamic efficiency within the Super SUV segment. Engineers focused on optimizing airflow, stability, and component cooling while improving overall driving performance. Compared with the Urus SE, the new model achieves a 3% reduction in aerodynamic drag while increasing downforce by 23%. The vehicle delivers a 22% increase in front downforce while maintaining the same rear load compared with the previous Urus Performante. A new front splitter reduces lift and improves agility, while upper and lower carbon-fiber spoilers at the rear enhance stability at high speeds. The redesigned cooling system introduces new hood vents functioning as an S-Duct, dedicated outlets on the fenders, and enlarged internal wheel-arch vents. These solutions improve thermal management for the plug-in hybrid system while contributing to improved underbody aerodynamics. Brake cooling efficiency also increases by 8% compared with the Urus SE through the introduction of a dedicated NACA duct optimized to channel cooling air directly toward the discs and calipers. Advanced Suspension Technology for Control A defining feature of the Urus SE Performante is the introduction of the AURA dual-chamber air suspension system, which expands the vehicle’s ability to combine comfort with high-performance driving dynamics. The system uses dual-chamber air springs and dual-valve dampers to continuously adapt suspension behavior based on driving conditions and selected modes. Compared with previous Urus versions, the technology reduces body roll during sporty driving by 55% and decreases comfort-related vibrations by 25%. The result is a Super SUV capable of delivering the refinement of a luxury vehicle while providing the responsiveness expected from a Lamborghini sports car. From Road to Rally The Urus SE Performante introduces a new Rally driving mode designed to maximize driving excitement on loose surfaces, adding another dimension to the vehicle’s performance capabilities. The driver can select from multiple driving modes, including Strada, Sport, Corsa, Rally, and EV mode. Each setting adjusts the vehicle’s behavior to match different driving environments. EV mode allows the vehicle to maximize electric capability, while Hybrid mode balances efficiency and comfort. Recharge mode allows the battery to be replenished up to 80% while maintaining optimal performance. Sport mode enhances agility and allows drivers to experience power oversteer and drifting capability, while Corsa mode focuses on maximum performance during track driving. A New Standard for Lamborghini Luxury Performance The Urus SE Performante represents Lamborghini’s continued evolution of the Super SUV concept, combining electrified performance, advanced engineering, and unmistakable Italian design. Through its hybrid powertrain, carbon-fiber construction, aerodynamic innovations, and luxury-focused interior, the new Urus SE Performante expands the boundaries of what a high-performance SUV can achieve. It is a vehicle designed not only for speed, but for an immersive driving experience that brings Lamborghini’s supersport DNA into a new era of luxury performance. View All Lamborghini Urus for Sale Images: Lamborghini

Lamborghini Chronicles The Evolution Of The Super SUV From LM002 To Urus SE

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 22, 2026

Lamborghini Looks Back At The Evolution Of The Super SUV

While the Lamborghini Urus is one of the most popular, celebrated, desirable, and exotic luxury performance SUVs, Lamborghini is no stranger to the concept. Decades ago, Lamborghini introduced the LM002, when the concept of a Super SUV was much more foreign to the automotive industry. At the time, the LM002, a Countach V12-powered off-road-ready Lamborghini, was quite radical, coming after the 1977 Cheetah prototype and the LM001. In the ‘80s and early ‘90s, when the 301 units of the LM002 were built, it was uniquely capable of speeds above 124 mph, while also conquering dunes and other unique terrain with specially developed Pirelli tires. Its unique legacy remained a legend in Lamborghini’s history for years, but in 2012, the idea was reimagined with a new concept, the Urus. The Lamborghini Urus concept’s acclaim and reception meant that it would become a production model in 2017, introducing a powerful twin-turbo V8 to a new Lamborghini Super SUV, bringing the combination of performance, luxury, and versatile capability that the LM002 pioneered to the modern era. After the inaugural Urus spent years dominating the Super SUV landscape, it was evolved in 2023 with the Urus Performante, which broke a record at Pikes Peak before it was even fully unveiled, and the Urus S. Showcasing a more performance-focused variant of the Urus, the Performante was more distilled than the standard vehicle, while the Urus S updated the celebrated model throughout. However, Lamborghini went even further and introduced the Lamborghini Urus SE after that. Powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain that teamed the twin-turbo V8 with an electric system, the Urus SE is the most powerful variant of the Urus yet. With 800 horsepower and high-tech efficiency, the Lamborghini Urus SE combines the Super SUV concept with Lamborghini’s futuristic new approach to performance. <- Gallery -> Throughout the time that the Urus has been on the market, several special editions have given twists to the design and luxury of the vehicle, and a police version, as well as a racing concept, have reinterpreted the model as well. Beginning in the ‘80s, Lamborghini’s Super SUV concept was well ahead of its time, but if it weren’t for the LM002 and its ambitious premise, the Urus and its variants might not have been as successful as they are today. View All Lamborghini Urus For Sale Image Source: Automobili Lamborghini

Lamborghini Recaps Its Esperienza Terra Sardegna Urus SE Off-Roading Journey

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 26, 2026

Lamborghini Recaps Esperienza Terra Sardegna

With a sandy coastline and a mountainous interior, Sardinia, or Sardegna in Italian, is one of the most dramatically beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, and the second largest after Sicily. There, Lamborghini hosted the Esperienza Terra Sardegna, a two-day journey that took drivers through the island’s most beautiful views and unique terrains, all showcasing the versatility and capability of its hybrid super SUV, the Lamborghini Urus SE. With 800 horsepower coming from a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine and a plug-in hybrid system, the Urus SE is the most powerful variant of the Urus. In addition, the hybrid powertrain makes it one of the most versatile vehicles Lamborghini has created, and that versatility was highlighted throughout the two-day adventure. Part of Lamborghini’s larger umbrella of Esperienza programs, Esperienza Terra Sardegna brings together a luxury experience with Lamborghini vehicles and a unique location to explore, alongside track driving, ice driving, and touring programs that take place across the globe. The Esperienza Terra Sardegna began at Sardinia’s Petra Segreta Resort & Spa, in San Pantaleo. Lush flora and granite stone comprise the landscape there, making it a beautiful setting to start the journey. Asphalt roads and off-road terrain alike were part of the route, which allowed the Urus SE to show off its electric and combustion power, and its dedicated driving modes that make each surface and setting a luxurious, confident, and engaging driving experience. <- Gallery -> Surrounded by five-star accommodation, curated culinary experiences and activities, and the beauty of Sardinia, the Lamborghini Esperienza Terra Sardegna showed off the impressive capability of the Lamborghini Urus SE, and the wonder of one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful islands. View All Lamborghini Urus SE For Sale Image Source: Automobili Lamborghini

Lamborghini Unveils New Limited-Production Urus SE “Tettonero” Capsule

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 23, 2026

New Rare Lamborghini Urus SE “Tettonero” Capsule Revealed

The Lamborghini Urus SE is one of the most exciting luxury performance SUVs in the industry. It’s the most powerful variant of the Lamborghini Urus with nearly 800 horsepower, and it achieves this figure by combining a powerful 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with a plug-in hybrid system. With cutting-edge performance engineering and technology, the Urus SE is a reimagination of the performance SUV segment, and it is now serving as the basis for a new, highly exclusive Lamborghini creation unveiled at the ongoing Milan Design Week. That is the new Lamborghini Urus SE “Tettonero” Capsule, a variant of the hybrid Super SUV, which will only see 630 examples made. Showcased at Milan Design Week in two versions, one in Viola Pasifae and one in Verde Mercurius. The “Tettonero” Capsule version of the Urus SE offers exclusive liveries created with Ad Personam and Lamborghini Centro Stile, as well as exclusive interior content, and a unique range of color combinations that make the special edition the most customizable Lamborghini Urus yet. There are six body paint colors available: Arancio Xanto, Bianco Asopo, Grigio Telesto, and Viola Pasifae, as well as Giallo Tenerife and Verde Mercurius, which are available for the first time on the Urus, and each can be paired with Nero Shiny on the roof, struts, rear spoiler, and in other places. The livery colors available are Arancio Borealis, Bianco Monocerus, Giallo Auge, Grigio Nimbus, Rosso Mars, and Verde Mantis. In total, there are a total of over 70 possible configurations. <- Gallery -> There are also six color options for brake calipers, wheels in 21, 22, or 23-inch sizes, and an available “63” logo for the lower section of the front doors. Several carbon fiber options are also available, with some options celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Ad Personam Studio and the 20th anniversary of the enhanced personalization program from Lamborghini. Nero Ade serves as the primary interior color, and accent colors Viola Acutus, Bianco Leda, Giallo Quercus, Arancio Dryope, Verde Viper, and Grigio Octans can be chosen to match the liveries, in addition to 12 available embroidery colors. Showcased at a hub for design excellence during Milan Design Week, the new Lamborghini Urus SE “Tettonero” Capsule is a new limited-production variant of a Super SUV icon. View All Lamborghini Urus SE For Sale Image Source: Automobili Lamborghini

Lamborghini Urus SE Review: Hybrid Super SUV Meets Sebring’s Endurance Classic

By Charles Bradley – April 11, 2026

Review: Lamborghini Urus SE Hybrid Super SUV

Having read our first drive review of the Lamborghini Urus SE by my esteemed colleague Michael Teo Van Runkel last year, I was keen to sample for myself what’s promised by this hybridized version of the Raging Bull’s super SUV. While Michael had California’s thrilling canyon roads and off-road playgrounds available, I had a trip from Miami Beach (where this Verde Citrea example really felt right at home when it came to head-turning the tourists) to the depths of deepest central Florida that is Sebring International Raceway – probably as flat-as-a-pancake route as you can find across America. My mission at Sebring was to witness Lambo’s new Temerario GT3 car make its world debut (pictured below) in the fabled 12-hour race, which is renowned as one of the toughest endurance challenges in all of world motorsports. It was my second visit to the old World War II airbase, so I knew what to expect from its signature once-around-the-clock event, which has been won by some of the greatest names in sports car racing. My first pleasant surprise was just how far the Urus SE would make it on electric-only power. Despite not taking full advantage of the recharge mode in the stop-start I-95 journey from my place on the Beach to Golden Glades, which is its own level of hell thanks to never-ending construction works, I make is as far as the Port Everglades Expressway – almost 40 miles into my journey, before the V8 engine finally bursts into life. In fact, despite knowing it was going to happen, the battery running down to the red actually triggered my inner range anxiety voice to the point I pulled to the inside lane just in case it rendered me powerless! Fear not, the twin-turbo Lamborghini V8 (which carries over from ICE-only Urus models, albeit detuned to “just” 612 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque) duly fires up with a meaty growl, and I’m able to continue my journey with added engine noise. Making the Urus a plug-in hybrid SUV makes the most sense for Lambo, offering improved fuel economy, silent driving, and better range in full EV mode, plus only modest weight gains that make less of a difference in a 5,000-pound five-seater than for one of its low-slung supercars. This traditional plug-in employs a 25.9-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery below the trunk. The electric motor, which is mounted within the eight-speed transmission, can contribute 189 horsepower and a beefy 356 lb-ft of torque. All of which results in combined totals of 789 horsepower and 701 lb-ft at full throttle, the latter way down in the rev range at just 1,750 rpm. Back to my journey, and my relief at having V8 power at my disposal soon gave way to the boredom of US-27, a dual carriageway that cuts north-east away from Alligator Alley, across to the center of Florida from the southeast. With only the odd randomly-driven truck entering the highway from Heaven-knows-what-they’re-farming-out-there on the fringes of the Everglades wilderness, the journey only gets mildly interesting as it begins to meander around Lake Okeechobee and onwards through Lake Placid (not the famous Olympic one) to Sebring. Away from the traffic lights, I discover the fun of Sport and Corsa modes (as opposed to regular Strada) that allows this car to rocket away effortlessly at the green. It also crackles and growls its way as I get to the racetrack, where this mean green machine gets plenty of attention – just like it did in Miami. But this time, it includes folks wearing firesuits as I cruise behind the pits, then park up in the middle of the paddock. At the track, we’re treated to a walkaround of the all-new Pfaff Motorsports-run Temerario GT3, which is in a state of undress under the team’s awning. After driver Andrea Caldarelli felt a hiccup during gear changes in qualifying, the transmission of the car is separated from the engine, which itself is being worked on as the team prepares for the gruelling race ahead. Engineers move hither and thither as I intrude on their space to snap photos and video. We’re given a run-through of the amazing steering wheel that Caldarelli and his teammates, Franck Perera and Sandy Mitchell, will take it in turns to grasp. “The cockpit is entirely new for the Temerario,” says Caldarelli of the Huracán’s replacement. “It’s focused on driver comfort and accessibility. The new steering wheel has five rotaries, which means you can open up many pages on the dashboard and navigate with the plus and minus buttons, so everything we need to modify on the car we can now do it from these controls, to avoid us using the main console. “There is a lot of technology inside a modern-day GT3 car,” he explains of the newest of them all. “It’s important for the driver to be able to control every setting. Of course, the most important button for us is the headlight, to flash the car in front – and annoy everyone else!” Four buttons at the top of the wheel each have shields to avoid accidental use, for obvious reasons: start, kill, pit limiter, and full-course yellow (another speed limiting device) used during caution periods – the speed of the latter pair can be controlled from the wheel too. The two vertically-mounted rotaries below them are for traction control settings, one for gain (essentially forward bite), one for lateral (during change of direction). Brake balance can also be controlled for here for the first time, as well as the car-to-pit radio (one button held while talking, one to keep the channel open). “Having an open channel is very useful for testing things and giving instant feedback, it’s how they do it in Formula 1,” he explains. The motor can also be controlled from here, in terms of engine braking, plus power unit and throttle maps. The ABS settings can also be altered too. Behind the wheel, there are paddles to change gear and for clutch operation. What he doesn’t have at his disposal is the hybrid system, as electrical assistance is not allowed in GT3 regulations due to cost control. I point out that he must be envious of missing the power on offer that it provides: “The road car’s powertrain is like… it’s endless! The power keeps pushing you on and on when you do a launch start. It’s insane.” I get to experience this feeling on the morning of the race, as an early start means I miss the worst of the raceday traffic to get a hot lap in the Temerario road car with Lamborghini Super Trofeo hotshoe Jaden Conwright. The young Northern Californian tells me about his IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race the day before, which didn’t exactly go to plan, and then we’re off. Not only is the power of the hybridized V8 engine as “endless” as promised, Conwright gets busy in the turns as we wind our way around this famous track, which is part runways and part permanent road course. He’s forced to cruise for a little while, as we’ve easily caught a pair of BMWs in front of us, before one last deployment of all that power that sees us reach 165 mph before Jayden hits the brakes. Probably a good thing, as we were down to our last mile of gas! Of course, we could have got back to pitlane on electrical power, but – unlike my Urus SE – this only has a couple of miles of EV range. Later we get to chat with Lamborghini’s president and CEO Stefan Winkelmann, who reveals how closely the road and race car were developed: “It’s clear that with a new car like the Temerario, we were looking forward to getting everything very close,” he says. “So, when we developed the street-legal car, we kept in mind what is going to happen with the Temerario GT3, and also with the Super Trofeo [which will be used in 2027 in Lambo’s one-make series]. So, it was a very holistic approach in this sense. It’s more complexity [due to the race car being non-hybrid], but we have done this in parallel. “Motorsport for us is not just a marketing thing. There is a lot of pieces that, in terms of durability, test much better on the track. The engine as a base is the same; it's exceptional to have an engine of that size that revs up to 10,000 rpm in a street-legal car. This is something very close to motorsport.” While the hybrid in my Urus SE is very different to that of the Revuelto and Temerario (plus the non-existent one in the GT3!) and likely that of its upcoming fourth model, the “Direzione Cor Tauri” (translation: “Toward the Heart of the Bull”) is quite the showcase for Lambo’s current electrified range, as well as being a legislative lifesaver. A bulging order book has also proved that hybrids can be faster and sexy – with the added bonus of a claimed 80% drop in emissions and the fact it can extend your SUV's range by tens of miles. And if you’re still not convinced by hybrids, you can stand trackside, swig a beer, and watch the ICE-only race car strut its stuff. What’s not to like? View All Lamborghinis For Sale Photos courtesy of Lamborghini S.P.A & Charles Bradley

By Charles Bradley – April 05, 2026

Why Lamborghini Doubled Down on Hybrids to Buck an Industry Trend

In a luxury automotive segment that’s been impacted by rapid electrification, shifting regulations and governmental legislation, Stephan Winkelmann finds himself balancing two competing forces: the future of mobility and the emotional core of Lamborghini. As chairman and CEO, his role is clear, if complex: “Keep the brand something which people dream about versus the reality of the legislator and sustainability.” That quandary is behind Lamborghini’s latest and most significant decision: pushing back on a fully electric future in favor of a hybrid-led approach. What might appear, at first glance, as a retreat is, actually, a pivot that’s grounded in customer demand, market data, and the brand’s defining DNA. The decision to swap out the battery electric vehicle (BEV) aspect of the brand’s planned fourth model – the high-riding “Ultra GT” Lanzador – marks a turning point in Lamborghini’s roadmap. It was launched at Monterey Car Week in 2023, but in the intervening 30 or so months, there has been a recalibration. The focus has shifted towards what is already resonating with clients: high-performance hybridized vehicles. When duPont REGISTRY spoke to Winkelmann at the recent 12 Hours of Sebring sports car race, where the Temerario GT3 was making its world debut, he ruled out the fourth model being a two-door crossover version of the Urus and a four-door sedan due to shrinking segment size and aesthetics, respectively. He went on to tell us: “What is missing – and what was the starting point of our company – is a Gran Turismo. So, the idea is a 2-door, 2+2 Gran Turismo.” Don’t think that Lamborghini has slammed the door on full-electric, however. At Sebring, Winkelmann confirmed that it continues development on future EV concepts, but the timeline has moved back: “We are continuing to work on the full electric idea. We want to be ready when we think the market or our type of customers are ready, but this will not be before 2030 for sure.” At the core of Lamborghini’s hesitation around full electrification is a truth about its clientele: emotion remains paramount. Winkelmann has pointed to a flattening “acceptance curve” for EVs among Lamborghini buyers, noting, “EVs, in their current form, struggle to deliver this specific emotional connection.” In a segment where sound, sensation, and drama define the experience, near-silence can be a liability. This insight has shaped Lamborghini’s current strategy – one that leans heavily into plug-in hybrid technology. Rather than viewing hybrids as a compromise, the brand positions them as a revolution that serves to increase performance as well as range. “Plug-in hybrids offer the best of both worlds, combining the agility and low-rev boost of electric battery technology with the emotion and power output of an internal combustion engine,” Winkelmann explained. The move toward hybrids was not made lightly – it followed more than a year of internal analysis, informed by customers, dealers, and global market trends. “The decision was made after over a year of continuous internal discussion, engaging with customers, dealers, market analysis, and global data,” he said in an interview with The Sunday Times in February. “Investing heavily in full-EV development when the market and customer base are not ready would be an expensive hobby, and financially irresponsible towards shareholders, customers, and our employees and their families.” That pragmatic approach reflects a broader reality across the automotive industry, where even the largest manufacturers are grappling with the cost and complexity of electrification. For Lamborghini, a smaller, ultra-luxury manufacturer, timing is everything. The brand’s current lineup underscores that philosophy: “When we started our new strategy in the beginning of 2021, we said we want to have all the lineup hybridized by keeping simple promises: to have a complete new car with a new design, but also to have a better performance by reducing the CO2 emissions,” Winkelmann said. “We often don't speak about plug-in hybrid; we speak about high-performance electric vehicles and we speak about Lamborghini.” From the Revuelto to the Urus SE and Temerario, that strategy is already yielding results, with sales continuing to rise. While Lamborghini’s supercars define its identity, its business is anchored by the Urus, which accounts for the majority of deliveries. Maintaining stability in that segment is critical, and customer feedback has made one thing clear: a fully electric Urus would be a risk. “We couldn’t risk it,” Winkelmann said. “The supercars are a very tiny segment. Even if the margins of the supercars are higher than on Urus, it’s clear the Urus segment is bigger and more stable.” If there is one constant in today’s automotive landscape, it is change. Winkelmann acknowledges that volatility has become the norm: “There is no ‘normal’ year, so the new normal is that we have to adapt quickly,” he said. “We have to continue to invest in what Lambo is all about now: delivering cars which are fulfilling or exceeding the dreams of our customers. So, this means design, performance, and always the latest technology.” For Lamborghini, that means staying ready for electrification, ready for regulation and infrastructure changes and, most importantly, ready to meet the expectations of a clientele that demands both innovation and emotion. For now, the answer lies not in abandoning the internal combustion engine, but in evolving it with hybrid assistance to make it even more potent. By doing this, Lamborghini ensures that even as the industry changes, it is delivering what its customers really want. View All Lamborghinis For Sale Images: Lamborghini

Urban Automotive Transforms The Lamborghini Urus SE With A New Widetrack Kit

By Tyler Rampersaud – March 27, 2026

New Urban Widetrack Lamborghini Urus SE Debuts

Lamborghini’s new Urus SE is one of the most captivating models to emerge from the manufacturer. With over 800 horsepower thanks to a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and plug-in hybrid power, the Urus SE is the most powerful variant of the Urus yet, and a showcase of the wave of electrified innovation that is coming to the entire Lamborghini lineup. Specialists in customizing the world’s most desirable and celebrated luxury vehicles, Urban Automotive has taken the opportunity to transform the Urus SE with its signature design approaches. Creating a new Urban Widetrack customization for the Urus SE, the Urban Automotive take on the hybrid performance machine features carbon fiber styling, a wide body, and more. The kit enjoyed a debut on both sides of the Atlantic, with one debut taking place at Urban’s home in Milton Keynes, UK, and in Las Vegas. Home of the SEMA show that is a capital for automotive customization, Las Vegas was a strategic place to debut the kit in the United States, showcasing a carefully designed kit that was the result of over 10,000 hours of design work, paying homage to past Lamborghini icons. At the front, a three-piece splitter is crafted in carbon fiber, and a redesigned hood featured design cues inspired by the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. In addition, the wheel arches, also crafted of carbon, widen the body by 40 millimeters, giving the vehicle a more aggressive stance, while a new bumper, diffuser, and spoiler add signature Urban Automotive style. Riding on custom Urban-Vossen UV-1R wheels, the kit is a unique twist on the already striking design of the Urus SE. With innovative hybrid brawn and a unique carbon fiber design from Urban, customers can now make their Lamborghini Urus SE stand out even further with the new Widetrack kit. View All Lamborghini Urus SE <- Gallery -> Image Source: Urban Automotive

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