Automobili Lamborghini unveiled the Urus SE Performante this week, a plug-in hybrid Super SUV producing a combined 801 hp (812 CV) and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque, which the company says makes it the fastest Urus built to date. The high-performance derivative of the Urus SE pairs a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with a permanent-magnet electric motor and sits at the top of the Super SUV segment for outright performance, according to Lamborghini. The company says extensive carbon-fiber bodywork and a new AURA dual-chamber air suspension were engineered to sharpen driving precision without sacrificing the comfort the segment is known for.
“Forty years ago, Lamborghini created the concept of the Super SUV with the legendary LM002… Today, with Urus SE Performante, we are taking the concept of the Super SUV to its peak,” said Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.
Highlights
- Combined output of 801 hp (812 CV) and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) — a gain of 144 hp (146 PS) and 111 lb-ft (150 Nm) over the previous Urus Performante
- Accelerates 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) in 3.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 194 mph (312 km/h)
- New AURA dual-chamber air suspension cuts body roll by 55% and comfort-related vibration by 25% versus the previous Urus Performante
- Integrated Power Brake system delivers a 10% increase in braking power and reduces 124–0 mph (200–0 km/h) stopping distance to under 426 feet (130 meters)
Powertrain and Electric Range
The V8 and electric motor operate together to deliver peak torque between 2,000 and 5,500 rpm starting from first gear. Energy for the electric motor comes from a 25.9 kWh lithium-ion battery mounted beneath the load floor, which the company says allows more than 37 miles (60 km) of full-electric driving at speeds up to 81 mph (130 km/h). Power routes through a recalibrated eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system with an electronically controlled central clutch and self-locking rear differential.
The Performante adds a new Rally mode, calibrated for loose surfaces, to the existing Strada, Sport, Corsa and EV modes carried over from the standard SE.
Braking and Chassis Technology
Lamborghini highlighted the Integrated Power Brake (IPB) system as central to the model’s performance character. The system draws on eight accelerometers — one at each wheel and one at each chassis corner — along with a six-degrees-of-freedom “6D sensor” first used on the one-off Fenomeno, mounted near the vehicle’s center of gravity to track acceleration and pitch, roll and yaw movements in real time.
“The seamless integration of the Integrated Power Brake (IPB) system further enhances the vehicle’s dynamic capabilities, delivering greater precision, responsiveness and driving confidence in all conditions,” said Stefano Cossalter, Urus Product Line Director. Lamborghini says the system replaces conventional on-off ABS intervention with continuous brake-torque modulation at each caliper, contributing to a 10% increase in braking power and a 12% improvement in system responsiveness over the previous Urus Performante. Carbon-ceramic brakes measure 17.32 inches (440 mm) up front and 16.14 inches (410 mm) at the rear, and a new NACA duct working with the front splitter improves brake cooling efficiency by 8% compared with the Urus SE.
The AURA 2K2V dual-chamber air suspension introduces separate air volumes for track-focused and comfort-focused driving, along with dual-valve dampers that manage compression and rebound independently. Track width increases by 0.6 inches (16 mm) over the standard SE, which Lamborghini says improves lateral stability through corners.
Design and Weight
The Performante’s carbon-fiber hood, roof, wheel arches, side skirts and rear diffuser contribute to a 71-lb (32 kg) weight reduction versus the Urus SE, bringing curb weight to 5,453 lbs (2,473 kg). A new titanium exhaust system developed with Akrapovič removes the “X-cross” connection between cylinder banks, separating the two exhaust lines and cutting 22 lbs (10 kg) versus the prior standard system. Aerodynamically, Lamborghini reports a 3% drag reduction compared with the Urus SE alongside a 23% downforce increase over the SE and 16% over the previous Performante.
“With the Urus SE Performante we give shape to driving emotions,” said Design Director Mitja Borkert. “To emphasize the vehicle’s supersport character, we decided to expose more carbon-fiber elements, both on the exterior and inside the cabin.”
Inside, the cabin carries the “Feel Like a Pilot” layout with a 12.3-inch central touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and an aviation-inspired mechanical button panel. Lamborghini did not disclose pricing or order timing in the announcement.
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