Even if you’re in the anti-SUV crowd, it’s hard not to like the Lamborghini Urus. For a vehicle of this size and weight, the resulting performance is astounding and puts many sports cars to shame. For 2023, the peeps from Sant’Agata Bolognese have taken the spiritual successor LM002 to the next level by delivering an additional 16 horsepower to reach 666 hp. Additionally, the Performante has lost 104 pounds (47 kg).
Motorsport Magazine had the opportunity to sample the brutal acceleration of the Urus Performante in a 0 to 124 mph (200 km/h) sprint on a circuit. Lamborghini says the fast SUV will do the job in 11.5 seconds, which seems right after seeing this video. Before gaining power and reducing weight, the Super SUV takes 12.8 seconds to get the job done.
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The acceleration it provides is impressive for a vehicle that weighs 2,150 kilograms (4,740 pounds) and lacks the instant power delivery of an electric motor. For the Performante, Lamborghini engineers have also changed the driving modes and the Sport mode now provides faster gear changes than the ZF’s eight-speed automatic transmission.
Lamborghini is selling the Urus Performante along with an S version that packs the same punch but without the vibrant look. A third flavor is on the way as recent spy shots reveal a prototype plug-in hybrid that has a different front fascia. Needless to say, the PHEV will be heavier and is expected to use an adaptation of the electrification setup installed by Porsche in the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid.
This is the first and last Urus with a combustion engine as Lamborghini has revealed the second generation model will turn into an EV. It would be a while before the raging bull on stage would lose the twin-turbo V8 as it was unlikely this decade. It will arrive after a different electric crossover programmed for market launch in 2028.
