Lamborghini Is Not Ready To Downsize To A V6 Engine

During an interview withAuto Motor und Sport(AMS), Lamborghini Chief Technical Officer Rouven Mohr answered questions about the company's plans with electrified powertrains and how that will play out with downsized engines. But after seeing theLamborghini Revueltoand its 1,001 horsepowerhybrid V12 setup, one this is certain; fire-spitting engines are still in Lambo's future.

"Even in the electric age, we need technical differentiation that fits the manufacturer's philosophy. This is where we differ from other brands," Mohr said. "The weight issue mentioned earlier will only develop in favor of BEVs in the coming years. But a V6 engine just doesn't fit the brand at the moment."

It's interesting to hear Mohr rule out a V6 here because company CEO Stephan Winkelmannseemed open to it back in 2021. V6 engines are currently being used by competitors such as the Ferrari 296 GTB and the McLaren Artura, both of which employ hybrid setups, so it's clearly not impossible to make this configuration sound adequate for a supercar.

This leads to an interesting question of what engine will be used in the successor for theLamborghini Huracan, which currently has a V10. Rumors indicate the Huracansuccessor will be a hybrid像th,特别是一个插件e 296 and Artura. These same murmurs suggest this car will get a twin-turbochargedV8 that is currently in development.