Lamborghini unveils first ever V12 HPEV codenamed: LB744
Lamborghini's next-gen hybrid supercar, codenamed: LB744, has officially had its skeleton and inner workings unveiled. The best news on the firm’s first High-Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) is that it will retain its iconic V12 powertrain. The post Lamborghini unveils first ever V12 HPEV codenamed: LB744 appeared first on CAR Magazine.
Lamborghini has unveiled the skeleton of the Aventador’s successor — codenamed: LB744 — which will be the firm’s first High-Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV).
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This marks a new era for the Italian supercar manufacturer. The LB744 pioneers the firm’s new generation V12 platform and lightweight high-power lithium-ion battery technology to introduce a new segment in the Lamborghini stables.
The LB744 will be powered by a hybrid powertrain, with the main contributor being a newly developed mid-mounted 6,5-litre V12, which is said to be the lightest and most powerful 12-cylinder engine ever built by Lamborghini. The V12 (also known as the L545 engine) is mated to three electric motors, with one of those motors attached to the double-clutch eight-speed transmission. Lamborghini claims that this new transmission is lighter and shifts faster than the seven-speed transmission found in the Huracan range.
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The remaining electric motors are fixed to the front axle. The electric motors found on the front axle are responsible for supplying traction to each of the front wheels. These electric motors are oil-cooled and feature torque vectoring functions. The LB744 is endowed with a combined power output of 746 kW and a torque output north of 1000 N.m when clumping together the torque output from the engine and two electric motors.
The electric motors are said to boost power delivery in low range and allow for a complete electric diving experience. When operating in its all-electric driving mode, power is fed solely to the front axle, while the rear axle will only assist when needed. The Lithium-ion battery pack is located in the central tunnel and results in a lower centre of gravity and more efficient distribution of weight.
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The battery measures just over 1 550 mm and is 240 mm wide, which contains pouch cells with an overall capacity of 3,8 kWh. Lamborghini claims that its regenerative braking from the front wheels or V12 engine is capable of recharging the battery in just six minutes, while regular charging results in a 0 to 100% charging time of thirty minutes.
The LB744 will be fully unveiled later this year as Automobili Lamborghini celebrates its 60th anniversary. A new era of Lamborghini-badged cars is beginning, and the LB744 showcases an exciting and power-ladened electrified future for the super sports car segment.
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