Lamborghini Temerario Arrives in Johannesburg with 920 CV and a 10,000 RPM V8 Hybrid

The twin-turbo V8 hybrid debuted at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on March 14, 2025, completing Lamborghini's electrified road car range.

Lamborghini's EMEA Director Francesco Cresci used the Kyalami debut to call South Africa an exciting and rapidly growing market for the brand.

The last piece of a full hybrid lineup

The Temerario joins the Revuelto and Urus SE, meaning every car Sant'Agata Bolognese sells is now a hybrid.

Engineering for 10,000 RPM

Lamborghini says the Temerario carries the only production super sports car engine capable of reaching 10,000 rpm, a twin-turbocharged V8 paired with a hybrid system.

A rev ceiling no rival matches

Neither the Ferrari 296 GTB nor the McLaren Artura advertises anything close to that engine speed, giving the Temerario a distinct promise for buyers who prioritize a high-revving powertrain.

Hands-on access at Kyalami

Lamborghini staged a full theatrical reveal with a lit platform, presentation screens, and hands-on access for guests rather than a quiet dealer handover.

920 CV, 2.7 seconds, 343 km/h

Lamborghini quotes 920 CV from the twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain, a 0 to 100 km/h sprint of 2.7 seconds, and a top speed of 343 km/h.

Expanding beyond traditional strongholds

Cresci's comments suggest Lamborghini sees regional expansion potential beyond its traditional strongholds in Europe, the Gulf states, and North America.

Aero and weight claims presented on stage

Diagrams displayed during the presentation indicated a total downforce increase of 67% and a weight reduction exceeding 25 kg, attributed to carbon fiber components including the front splitter, rear wing, rockers, and engine kidney.

A full launch event, not a quiet introduction

Booking Kyalami and bringing its EMEA director and product line director signals that Lamborghini takes the South African market seriously enough to invest in a full-scale regional debut.