Lamborghini's solution to save the petrol engine in the face of electric motors

At a time when the majority of the automotive industry is moving at high speed towards electrification, Lamborghini takes a different path. A noisy path full of mechanical emotion: that of the survival of the combustion engine. And the Italian brand believes it has found the key to preserving this automotive icon in a post-fossil-fuel world: synthetic fuel.

A V8 with the fuel of the future

With the Temerario, Lamborghini presents a technological manifesto. Its all-new twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine, capable of climbing to 10,000 rpm, is designed to run not only on conventional gasoline, but also with carbon-neutral synthetic fuels.

For Rouven Mohr, Lamborghini's Technical Director, the message is clear: " I'm not saying that synthetic fuel is better than fossil fuel, but it could be the savior of the combustion engine. "A statement that stands out in a context where thermal energy seems doomed.

Lamborghini takes advantage of a legislative loophole: from 2035, the European Union will ban combustion-powered vehicles... unless they use carbon-neutral fuels. The Temerario's V8 is therefore a passport to the survival of combustion engines in Europe.

And this technology is not limited to new models. As Mohr explains, " the majority of our cars produced 60 years ago still exist today ". Offering a synthetic alternative also means ensuring that these classic Lamborghinis can continue to roar down the road, long after the service stations have gone.

In a world of silent vehicles, the Sant'Agata Bolognese company would like to remind everyone that automotive passion is measured in more than just grams of CO2 avoided. According to Mohr, electric is " not yet emotionally convincing ". And for many, the sound of a combustion engine remains irreplaceable.

The message is clear: the Temerario is the promise of a Lamborghini that thrills, even in a carbon-neutral future.

This solution, already shared by other

Lamborghini is not alone in this crusade. Porsche, Ferrari, Bentley and Bugatti are also exploring synthetic fuels. Porsche has even opened a factory in Chile, using the wind to produce its own e-fuel.

But the road ahead remains full of pitfalls: Synthetic fuel is expensive and large-scale production remains a challenge. However, Lamborghini isn't worried. As Molly Davidson points out, supercar buyers are willing to pay top dollar to keep the roar of a V8.