He might be best known for tearing up the MotoGP grid on his Ducati Desmosedici GP, but Francesco ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia has proven he’s just as handy behind the wheel, recently hopping into the driver’s seat of Lamborghini’s all-new Temerario HPEV. Press: Ducati ANZ
And no surprise, the Italian gun was grinning from ear to ear. The Temerario, a new high-performance electrified beast from Sant’Agata Bolognese, is packing a brand-new twin-turbo V8 paired with three electric motors. The combined grunt? A wild 920 horses, launching the stuning car from 0–100km/h in just 2.7 seconds — and 0–200 in a staggering 7.1. Top speed? 343km/h. Yep, it’s proper quick.
Top speed? 343km/h. Yep, it’s proper quick…
Pecco, a self-confessed Lamborghini fan, jumped at the chance to sample it. “I’d never felt anything like it,” he said.“Rather than feeling like a turbo, it’s more like a naturally aspirated engine with a wild intake system. Hitting 10,000rpm is unbelievable. But what shocked me most was how easy it is to drive. It’s a stunning combination.”
That lofty 10,000rpm redline is more reminiscent of a bike than your typical supercar — no wonder it got Pecco’s attention. It’s a unique nod to performance engineering from both Ducati and Lamborghini, which are both under the Volkswagen Group umbrella.
The number 63 on Pecco’s GP bike also connects him to the brand — Lamborghini was founded in 1963, and the link is more than just symbolic. Between Ducati’s Desmosedici and Lambo’s latest track-slaying tech, it’s clear both Italian brands are at the cutting edge.
While the Temerario HPEV isn’t available to the public just yet (and still going through the final type approval stages), if Pecco’s reaction is anything to go by, it’s going to be a serious bit of kit when it hits the road. Stay tuned for more as we keep an eye on when this high-revving hybrid monster is officially released, we might hit Lambo up for a long term family car!
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