Lamborghini's 910HP plug-in hybrid goes 30 miles on a charge (hands-on)
Lamborghini knows what you want -- ridiculous, excessive power. But hey, if you need to pick up some groceries, the Italian automaker can do that too. We just got a look at the concept car that proves it, the Lamborghini Asterion, at the Paris Auto Show. It can run in three modes: the first two use only the rear-drive 610HP V10 gas engine or "eco-friendly" 300HP front-drive electric motor system. And if you really need those groceries now, both can join forces to bring an unholy 910HP. More surprisingly, if you're willing to settle for a paltry 300HP, you can actually drive it up to 30 miles or so on the battery alone. %Slideshow-229907%
Lamborghini told us that it has packed in a lot of tech concepts that it might bring later in production cars. For example, the front-wheel-drive electric system -- rather bizarre on a Lambo -- also provides torque vector steering, useful on a high-powered vehicle. It also looks decidedly different from current models, with a curved rear section that resembles an old Lamborghini Miura. The Asterion even has more interior space thanks to a higher profile than, say, the Aventador. Unfortunately, it's strictly a (fully functioning) concept car that'll never reach the market, so don't sell off that Hurrican yet.
Lamborghini told us that it has packed in a lot of tech concepts that it might bring later in production cars. For example, the front-wheel-drive electric system -- rather bizarre on a Lambo -- also provides torque vector steering, useful on a high-powered vehicle. It also looks decidedly different from current models, with a curved rear section that resembles an old Lamborghini Miura. The Asterion even has more interior space thanks to a higher profile than, say, the Aventador. Unfortunately, it's strictly a (fully functioning) concept car that'll never reach the market, so don't sell off that Hurrican yet.
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