By Edy Saaiby | AllWeDrive
My latest trip to Milan with Lamborghini came with an exceptional opportunity: to get behind the wheel of the new Temerario and explore its performance on a closed circuit. As the only participant from the Middle East at this event, I had the privilege of representing the region during a driving experience that covered everything from launch control and high-speed runs to drifting and demanding hot laps.
This was my first chance to discover what the Temerario could really do on track and Lamborghini had prepared a programme that would let me experience several sides of its personality.
From the briefing to the driver’s seat
The day began with a briefing covering the car, the circuit and the driving exercises ahead. Before heading onto the track, we were introduced to the Temerario’s technology and the different settings we would use throughout the day.
The programme followed a clear progression: first acceleration and high speed, then controlled drifting, and finally hot laps. Each exercise gave me a different perspective on how the car delivers its performance.
Launch control and more than 300 km/h
Our first exercise focused on acceleration, using launch control before building speed along the circuit.
The Temerario combines a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors, producing a total of 920 CV, approximately 677 kW. Lamborghini quotes 0–100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 343 km/h. Those figures set high expectations before you even get into the car.
During my run, we reached more than 300 km/h. Experiencing that speed from the driver’s seat puts the specifications into perspective: the Temerario is exceptionally fast, and the acceleration exercise was an unforgettable opening to the day.
However, straight-line speed was only the beginning. I was just as interested in discovering how the car behaved when asked to slide—and when pushed through corners.
Drift Mode: three levels of involvement
Next came one of the most entertaining parts of the programme: testing the Temerario’s Drift Mode.
The system offers three levels, allowing the driver to progressively explore controlled oversteer. Level 1 keeps the slide angle limited, providing a more approachable starting point. Level 2 sits between the two extremes, while Level 3 allows wider angles and is intended for experienced drivers.
For me, the appeal was the way the system helps you explore this side of the car’s handling. You can begin with a more controlled setting and move towards a level that demands greater skill and involvement.
The electronics assist with managing the slide, but the driver still has an important role. At the highest level, precise inputs and experience matter. It was an exciting opportunity to feel how the Temerario’s technology can support driving enjoyment.
Hot laps: Corsa precision and Sport enjoyment
The final session brought everything together with hot laps around the circuit. Here, I pushed the car through the corners while switching between driving modes to understand how its character changed.
The difference between Corsa and Sport was one of the highlights of my test.
In Corsa, the Temerario felt extremely accurate. It was the setting I preferred when concentrating on the racing line and trying to put together a clean, precise lap. The car’s responses encouraged me to focus on each corner and make the most of the circuit.
Sport brought a more playful personality. It felt more entertaining, adding another dimension to the experience behind the wheel. While Corsa suited my pursuit of precision, Sport was the mode that made me want to keep driving simply for the enjoyment of it.
These impressions reflect the distinct purposes of the two settings: Lamborghini develops Corsa around track performance, while Sport places greater emphasis on an engaging, responsive driving experience.
Having both characters available in the same car was particularly impressive. The Temerario could feel focused and accurate during one session, then more playful during the next.
Aerodynamics with a clear purpose
The Temerario’s design also serves its performance ambitions. Lamborghini reports a 103% increase in rear downforce compared with the Huracán EVO, rising to 158% with the Alleggerita package. These figures refer specifically to rear downforce, a key distinction when discussing the car’s aerodynamic development.
For buyers seeking a stronger track focus, the optional Alleggerita package combines lightweight components with aerodynamic upgrades. Lamborghini states that the full lightweight configuration can reduce weight by more than 25 kg.
It is an approach that fits the Temerario’s broader ambition: substantial power supported by technology designed to help the driver use it.
A broader vision for the supercar
Alongside its performance, the Temerario introduces a cabin designed around Lamborghini’s “Feel like a pilot” philosophy, with greater space, improved comfort, intuitive controls and connected services. Its role as the second model in the brand’s High Performance Electrified Vehicle range also makes it an important part of Lamborghini’s hybrid future.
Yet after this experience, the part that stays with me most is how it drives. The Temerario’s technology creates different ways to enjoy the car from a high-speed launch to a controlled slide, or a precise lap in Corsa.
My trip to Italy gave me the opportunity to experience the Lamborghini Temerario across a remarkably varied track programme. We exceeded 300 km/h, explored its three-level Drift Mode and pushed through corners while comparing Sport and Corsa.
The speed was extraordinary, but the ability to change the car’s character was just as memorable. Corsa impressed me with its accuracy; Sport delivered the more playful experience.
Representing the Middle East at this event made the day especially meaningful. And after spending time behind the wheel, my strongest impression is clear: the Temerario combines extreme performance with enough versatility to make every session feel different and leave you wanting another lap.
