- Lamborghini has teased the facelifted Urus Performante.
- Follows in the footsteps of Urus SE, but embraces carbon fiber.
- The plug-in hybrid should have a combined output of 800+ hp.
Lamborghini has teased a high-performance Urus ahead of its debut on July 1. The automaker isn’t saying much, but claimed a “new chapter is taking shape” and suggested the model will blend “cutting-edge innovation with pure adrenaline.”
While the company is playing coy, the mystery model is expected to be the facelifted Urus Performante. Spy photographers have already caught prototypes on numerous occasions and a handful of details lineup with the teaser image.
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The picture only provides a few clues, but the upper carbon fiber spoiler appears identical to the one on the outgoing model. It’s joined by a mid-mounted spoiler, which is significantly larger than before.
Elsewhere, the model sports updated taillights and faux vents like those found on the Urus SE. We can also get a glimpse of what appears to be a carbon fiber roof.
While the teaser image only shows part of the rear end, previous spy photos have shown the crossover will have an evolutionary front fascia with revised bars and slats. They’re accompanied by revamped air intakes and a new daytime running light signature. We can also expect a new rear bumper, diffuser, and exhaust.
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While the last Performante had a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with 657 hp (490 kW / 666 PS) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque, the updated model will adopt a new plug-in hybrid powertrain. It should echo the one found on the Urus SE, which combines the aforementioned V8 with a 25.9 kWh battery pack and an electric motor that is integrated into an eight-speed automatic transmission.
This gives the SE a combined output of 789 hp (588 kW / 800 PS), an electric-only range of 35 miles (56 km), and a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 3.4 seconds. That being said, the Performante will undoubtedly be faster, lighter, and more powerful.
While the plug-in hybrid powertrain comes with a major weight penalty, the extensive use of carbon fiber should help to mitigate the damage. On the old model, the lightweight material helped to save 104 lbs (47 kg).
