New-Age Lamborghini details unveiled

Lamborghini has unveiled details of its HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle) hybrid super sports car, LB744. Its new powertrain delivers more than 1000 CV due to the combination of an internal combustion engine with three electric motors and a double clutch gearbox. The new L545 engine has a capacity of 6.5 liters and is the lightest and most powerful 12-cylinder engine ever made by Lamborghini. The naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter V12 mid-mounted engine is accompanied by three electric motors, one of which is integrated into the new double-clutch eight-speed gearbox. This is mounted transversely and placed for the first time behind the combustion engine. A lithium-ion battery replaces the transmission tunnel, powering the electric motors. The electric motors boost power delivery at low revs and can also turn the new LB744 into a purely electric car. The air intake ducts to the cylinders have been re-engineered to increase the supply of air and guarantee optimal airflow in the combustion chamber. The combustion within the actual engine has also been optimized, thanks to the regulation of ionization in the chamber with two control units: a solution already used in the Aventador and now transferred to the new model. The new combustion system is also characterized by an increased compression ratio of 12.6:1, and the fluid dynamics of the exhaust have also been improved to reduce counter-pressure at high revs and increase the specific power output. As well as the internal combustion engine that provides power to the rear wheels, a pair of electric motors now make their debut on the front axle, each supplying traction to one of the front wheels. There’s also a third electric motor positioned above the eight-speed double-clutch gearbox that can supply power to the rear wheels, depending on the selected driving mode and the conditions. The Lamborghini LB744 is equipped with a lithium-ion high specific power (4500 W/kg) battery pack situated within the central tunnel, keeping the center of gravity as low as possible and ensuring optimal weight distribution. The battery is protected by a lower structural layer and is connected to the front electric motors, the rear electric motor, and an integrated recharging unit.