The new Lamborghini Urus Performante has been presented. Lamborghini’s successful SUV debuts a lighter and more powerful variant. The high power reaches 666 CV. In addition, it has a modified exterior design to bring out its more aggressive side. Carbon fiber is the protagonist.
Lamborghini has presented in society the new and long-awaited variant of its successful SUV. The Lamborghini Urus is brand new. The so-called “Super SUV” has been transformed into an even more aggressive and extreme beast on wheels. The New Lamborghini Urus Performante bursts onto the scene with the aim of captivating the public looking for more exclusivity and superior performance.
The Urus Performante hits the market setting a new record in the production SUV category at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Road. The Italian SUV has been able to cross the finish line, located at an altitude of 4,302 meters, in just 10:32.064, beating the previous 2018 record of 10:49.902 respectively.
The design and technology of the new Lamborghini Urus Performante
Just take a quick look at the images published by Lamborghini to discover the characteristic features of the Urus Performante. It is quickly recognizable. Let’s start a tour of the outside. At the front we will find a new front bumper and a hood made in carbon fiber and with an air outlet. Optionally the roof can be made of carbon fiber.
The side view reveals the original essence of this model. 22-inch forged wheels are fitted as standard, although you can optionally opt for lightweight 23-inch wheels. The ground clearance has been reduced. And ending our tour of the exterior at the rear, in addition to a new rear spoiler that increases downforce by 38%, we must highlight the rear bumper and the carbon fiber diffuser. And if that wasn’t enough, there’s a titanium Akrapovic signed sports exhaust system.
Leaving aside the outside, if we go into the interior of the new Urus Performante we will quickly be enveloped by a luxurious environment at the same time sporty. The passenger compartment has been covered in Alcantara in Nero Cosmus black. The seats have the new Performante upholstery. Carbon fiber also makes an appearance. And the steering wheel, meanwhile, is covered in a combination of Alcantara and black leather. The Dark package can be optionally equipped, which adds new elements in matte black.
The V8 engine of the new Lamborghini Urus Performante
Beyond design and equipment, it is time to talk about the mechanical section. Under the hood of the new Urus Performante is a 4.0 liter V8 petrol engine
adjusted to develop a power of 666 hp and 850 Nm of maximum torque. A block associated with a eight-speed automatic gearbox and a system of 4×4 drive with integrated front differential, Torsen center differential and an active torque vectoring rear differential.
Thanks to this mechanics, the Lamborghini SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 306 km/h. The sprint from 0 to 200 km/h is completed in just 11.5 seconds.
The driving modes have been redesigned to adapt to the new power developed by the engine. The selector allows you to choose between Strada, Sport, Corsa and the new Rally modes, designed for driving on dirt tracks.
Release date and prices of the new Lamborghini Urus Performante
When will it hit the market? Lamborghini will soon open the order book for the new Urus Performante. A model that will be marketed in the main markets. The first units will arrive at dealerships later this year. In Europe the starting price will be €218,487. A curious fact is that, in China, for homologation reasons, the engine power will be adjusted to 640 hp.
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