A few months ago Lamborghini pulled the plug on the Aventador. The V12 supercar will soon be replaced and today the Italian supercar maker released engine info on the Aventador’s replacement.

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Hybrid V12

The good news for ICE fans is that the Aventador’s replacement will be powered by a V12 engine. However, the naturally aspirated unit will be mated with a trio of electric motors. It is being referred to as the brand’s very first High Performance Electrified Vehicle – (HPEV). The aim of hybridisation is to reduce overall CO2 emissions by 30 per cent when compared to the Aventador Ultimae.

NA ICE

But first, let’s tell you about the V12. The all-new unit displaces 6,5-litres. It has also been turned through 180 degrees in the engine bay. It boasts a high, 12,6:1 compression ratio and can rev to 9 500 r/min. As a result it produces 607 kW at 9 250 r/min with a peak torque value of 725 N.m. 

Battery Power

The V12 makes some pretty handy figures on its own, but to this Lambo’s engineers have added three electric motors. There are two on the front axle and a third mated to the newly developed eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. With all motors, and the V12, in play the powertrain delivers around 745 kW.

The electric motors give the Aventador’s replacement the possibility to be FWD electric as well as AWD electric. The press material says that the car can be driven in pure electric form, but does not say for how far. The electric motors are fed by a 3,8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack situated within the central tunnel. 

You can learn more about this innovative powertrain and how it all gels together in the video below.