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Thunderous applause: The feedback from fans following the world premiere of Lanzador was clear. Like the Urus supersport SUV study shown in 2012, Lamborghini’s first fully electric car received critical acclaim at launch for its design. But as with the Urus, whose production version debuted in 2018, Lanzador’s fans and interested customers will have to wait a long time until the model, which Lambo CEO Stephan Winkelmann calls the “Ultra-GT” (58), actually fizzes on the tarmac . This shouldn’t happen for another five years.
However, we managed to cover the first kilometers in the five-meter-long electric car under the powerful 23-inch wheels. So it is on legendary 17-Mile Drive—the automotive promenade around California’s upscale Pebble Beach enclave where a millionaire or two already wants to pull out Lanzador’s checkbook.
Futuristic and sustainable
The tense faces of the technicians this morning indicate that the Lanzador in use is still a prototype in its early stages: It is raining unexpectedly – and the metallic blue electric wedge has no windshield wipers! Sitting next to us in the passenger seat, Development Manager Rouven Mohr remains calm: “Just a small shower, of course.” We use the time and our first look at the futuristic interior: the center console and instruments are reminiscent of a spaceship from a distant galaxy. Unlike the larger Urus, the Lanzador will have only two doors as a production model, despite four individual seats. There’s still plenty of room in the back, but it’s unclear how many customers will then ride in the second row.
When it comes to materials, the electric Lambo is more sustainable than any previous model from Sant’Agata Bolognese (I): the dashboard, seats and door panels are covered in fine merino wool, while the stitching is made of recycled nylon and regenerated carbon. Many invisible plastics, such as the foam in sports seats, are made from 3D-printed recycled fibres. The leather currently used is sustainably tanned with highly acidic water from olive oil production.
squeaking up to 40 km/h
The rain stops – we press the start button: numbers and animations come to life in the two screen caves in front of the driver and front passenger. After a short while, the electric giant begins to move almost silently. Only crackling and squeaking sounds can be heard clearly; This is typical for such an early prototype aimed at winning applause on show stages rather than cruising a few miles on California roads. “Be careful when steering”, Rouven Mohr explains calmly: “The wireless driving system occasionally makes new calculations depending on the steering angle. Therefore, move slowly.”
The hum of the electric drive increases and the speedometer slowly reaches 40 km/h. In subsequent series production, the planned output of the two electric motors on the front and rear axles of over 1000 kW (1360 hp) should guarantee top speeds of around 300 km/h. Mohr cycles through various programs and functions using the futuristic-looking remote on the center console; so far it has no impact on driving dynamics. Later in the Lanzador series, the way more than a megawatt gets on the road can be changed through different drive modes and therefore the torque vectoring system.
Soon all Lambos will be electric
Power comes from a battery pack with a capacity of around 100 kilowatt hours between the axles, which will then provide a range of around 500 kilometres; Initial performance data is currently available on a spec sheet. A variable air suspension chassis with steering rear axle is installed. Rouven Mohr explains: “For us, electrification does not mean a constraint, but rather a smart opportunity to develop more power, performance and driveability.”
Lamborghini has yet to take a deeper dive into the new electric superstar. One thing is certain: All three remaining series – the new top model Revuelto to be launched in the autumn, the new Urus to be launched in early 2024 and the successor to the Huracán towards the end of 2024 – will be fully electric as plug-in hybrids, covering at least shorter distances They will be able to travel as Along with the Lanzador, which is already stunning today, it won’t be fully electric until 2028.
Source: Blick
I’m Ella Sammie, author specializing in the Technology sector. I have been writing for 24 Instatnt News since 2020, and am passionate about staying up to date with the latest developments in this ever-changing industry.
