Lamborghini has officially re-entered the SUV
sector, as their brand new, high-performance Urus SUV looks ready to slay any
and all opponents in its segment. The Urus' 4.0-liter twin turbo V8 engine will
help it fit in perfectly alongside the Aventador and the Huracan, and based on
sheer numbers alone, it's easy to understand why.
With 641 HP and 850 Nm of torque at its disposal,
the Lamborghini Urus is able to hit 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 200 km/h in 12.8
seconds, and a top speed of 305 km/h. A plug-in hybrid option will be available
later on.
The power hits all four wheels with the help of an
electro-hydraulically controlled 8-speed automatic transmission, while a torque
converter goes on to boost the twin turbo V8's response. The torque split on
the four-wheel drive system is 40/60, with a maximum 70% of torque reaching the
front wheels on demand, or as much as 87% going to the rear.
Speaking of which, the Urus borrowed the Aventador
S' rear-wheel steering system, set to utilize counter-phase steering at low
speed and in-phase steering and high speed - the former aiding maneuverability,
the latter stability.
Also, in order to achieve a performance-oriented center
of gravity, Lamborghini mounted the Urus' turbocharged engine low, while also
placing the central turbocharger near the combustion chambers, thus enhancing
engine response.
Once you get the Urus moving, you can choose between
its six drive mods: Strada, Sport, Corsa, Neve (snow), Terra (off-road) and
Sabbia (sand), plus a custom mode called Ego. Neve, Terra and Sabbia will all
raise the chassis of the car in order to improve ground clearance, while
Strada, Sport and Corsa will optimize performance for the street and for
various levels of sporty driving.
