
Automobili Lamborghini has unveiled the Temerario, the legendary Italian marque’s new twin-turbo V8 hybrid super sports car. Core to the performance are permanent-magnet axial flux motors built with short copper windings optimized to deliver high torque that is as much four times that of other EV motors.
Succeeding the Huracán, the Temerario sets a new benchmark for the super sports car segment with a total power output of 920 CV, reaching a top speed of more than 210 mph (over 340 km/h) and accelerating from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 2.7 seconds. The Temerario is the second Lamborghini high-performance electrified vehicle and third step in the electrification strategy for the company, completing the hybridization of the entire Lamborghini lineup following the Revuelto and the Urus SE.
The Temerario replaces the Lamborghini Huracán, which debuted in 2014 and has been the greatest-selling super sports car in the history of the Sant’Agata Bolognese-based carmaker. As stated by Stephan Winkelmann, chairman and CEO, “Every new Lamborghini must surpass its forerunners in performance terms.” With the Temerario, the new hybrid plug-in reaches a new paradigm in terms of performance, sportiness and driving pleasure. The Temerario is the first and only production super sports car engine able to reach 10,000 rpm: a feat typically only achieved in motorsports.
Axial flux motors from YASA at the heart of the high performance
In November 2024, YASA and Lamborghini announced their renewed electric drive partnership, which began with the development of an optimized high-performance e-propulsion system for the Revuelto V12 hybrid hypercar. Building on this foundation, the Temerario represents a leap forward, showcasing the latest technical, design and performance capabilities that YASA’s axial flux technology can deliver.
The electric motors have been meticulously designed and honed for Lamborghini’s state-of-the-art hybrid V8 supercar. The Temerario’s permanent-magnet axial flux electric motors will be built at YASA’s production facility near Oxford.
“We are excited to announce the continuation of our pioneering partnership with Automobili Lamborghini, the iconic Italian luxury sports car manufacturer,” said Graeme Cook, CEO of YASA. The latest milestone in our strategic technical partnership is the creation of high-tech axial flux electric motors, designed and developed at our R&D facility near Oxford, UK, which debut in the all-new Lamborghini Temerario.”

“Our evolving partnership with Lamborghini is a testament to our shared vision for the future of high-performance electric propulsion. The Temerario advances the path that the Revuelto established earlier this year, further exemplifying the pinnacle of our collaborative efforts and showcasing YASA’s innovative technology,” he continued.
Davide Bizzarri, head of vehicle motion at Lamborghini, added: “At Lamborghini, our pursuit of perfection drives us to integrate the latest advancements in electric propulsion. Partnering with YASA allows us to push the technical and engineering boundaries of what’s possible, delivering unparalleled performance and driving experiences for our customers.”
Temerario – a modern-day hybrid supercar
The Temerario is already being championed by many across the global automotive industry as a next-generation hybrid supercar tour-de-force, combining exceptional high-performance with a seamless high-tech e-propulsion system. By fostering a close partnership underpinned by trust and mutual respect, YASA and Lamborghini engineering teams were able to design, develop, hone and optimize the e-propulsion system and its high-revving V8 internal combustion engine.

Positioned on its front e-axle, the Temerario incorporates two YASA axial flux motors, delivering peak torque of 300Nm and peak power of 110kW. Such power delivery outputs are even more impressive when considering the overall footprint of the front electric motors: each one weighs a mere 17.3kg, with a diameter of 295mm and thickness of only 70mm. The motors’ maximum speed is 10,000rpm.
In addition to the two front electric motors, the Temerario benefits from a third YASA electric motor on the rear axle, enhancing performance and driving dynamics. The tri-electric motor arrangement builds on the technical innovations created for the Revuelto hybrid hypercar, which employs two high-tech YASA motors on the front axle to complement its V12 engine. As well as ensuring optimal performance thanks in-part to the pair of 110kW YASA electric motors at the front, the Revuelto’s YASA e-propulsion arrangement delivers all-wheel drive power capability.

The flourishing partnership between YASA and Lamborghini underscores YASA’s innovation in electric motor technology. The company’s e-propulsion axial flux technologies are prized by automotive engineers for their super lightweight, modular and compact design, offering durability and reliability at exceptionally high-performance levels.
“Our partnership with Lamborghini shows what’s truly possible when two innovators commit to pushing the boundaries of technology. To have in place a longstanding technical partnership focused on progressing next-generation e-propulsion solutions with Lamborghini, one of the world’s foremost brands, is something I personally continue to be incredibly proud of,” noted Cook.
“To see our collaboration flourish so early, first with the development of the e-propulsion system for the Revuelto V12 hybrid hypercar and now the next-generation YASA electric motor design for the Temerario V8, is simply thrilling. But this is just the start of our partnership with Lamborghini – our intent is to continue to push engineering boundaries and challenge design norms.”
Across the automotive sphere, YASA continues to be at the vanguard of axial flux electric motor development. The company’s breakthrough designs, which have been utilized by some of the world’s leading automotive brands, are underpinned by core real-world attributes that are unique and unmatched, realizing radically reduced weight and size packaging while simultaneously delivering market-leading power and torque densities.
Incredible EV acceleration starts with torque.

All electric motors, with no gearbox, have 100% of their torque instantly vs internal combustion engine vehicles that require multiple gears. YASA axial flux takes this to the next level. Torque is Force x Radius, so the increased radius of an axial machine immediately increases the figure. It is something not possible within the heavyweight confines of a radial machine. Coupled with much shorter, optimized copper windings, the result is an electric motor that delivers up to 800nM, or 4x the torque density of other EV motors.
YASA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz. For more info, see www.lamborghini.com and www.yasa.com.