Lamborghini’s hotly anticipated Aventador replacement is set to be revealed in just a few days, and the company has been drip-feeding us with more information about their all-new V12 supercar. We now have details on how the hybrid powertrain will work and the focus that has been applied to the car’s driving dynamics.
Codenamed the LB744, we already know that the supercar will feature a 6.5-liter combustion engine aided by a trio of electric motors. The V12 alone will output 814 hp (825 PS) at 9,250 rpm plus 535 lb-ft (725 Nm) at 6,750 rpm, and with the electric assistance on offer, a total of 1,001 hp (1,015 PS) will be on the table. The all-wheel drive layout is designed in a way that the front pair of wheels are driven by two electric motors, creating an “e-axle,” while the rear wheels get power directly from the V12 assisted by the third motor.
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With so much going on, to harness this most effectively, Lamborghini announced today that it had developed 13 selectable “driving experiences” and three all-new driving modes. Drivers can select from the commonly found hybrid settings of Recharge, Hybrid, and Performance, while another control will allow the selection of Città (City), Strada, Sport, and Corsa modes.
Citta mode has been billed as the most fuel-efficient of the lot, utilizing battery power for zero-emissions running within city centers. In this mode, you’ll be limited to just 178 hp (180 PS), while the suspension settings are relaxed for comfort, and the aero is adjusted for maximum slipperiness.
Sport mode, in contrast, will, as the name implies, allow for even more power, with the aerodynamics suited for increased agility, and the gearbox is in its most responsive state. In Recharge mode, the V12 is constantly engaged in order to recharge the battery in minutes — much like a range extender and useful if there are no charging stations around.
Corsa mode is used to highlight the LB744’s track capabilities and increased performance and sound output. Take it one step further with the Performance mode, and you’ll get the full 1015 bhp, and for those who consider themselves “driving experts,” there’s the ability to turn off the ESC nannies completely.
Meanwhile, the hybrid all-wheel-drive supercar will feature electric torque vectoring on the front e-axle, which will work in conjunction with the LB744’s four-wheel steering system. While some torque vectoring systems rely on the use of a car’s brakes to slow down the inside wheels, Lambo claims that with their new system, the brakes intervene only when strictly necessary, thus lending to a more natural driving style and a higher level of performance.
