Lamborghini executives haven’t confirmed a new Sterrato model, but they’re keeping the door open for a rugged Temerario.
The Huracán Sterrato was a big hit with Lamborghini faithful. Unfortunately, the ruggedized supercar was short-lived, surviving for just a few years before production ended. But that doesn’t necessarily mean the Sterrato name is going away forever.
Lamborghini still hasn’t confirmed a Sterrato-style version of its new twin-turbo V8 supercar, the Temerario, but executives haven’t ruled out the idea entirely. Lamborghini Product Line Director Paolo Racchetti recently told CarExpert:
‘Definitely, there could be a car such as the Sterrato… I’m not saying we are planning to do that, but I’m not excluding that it could happen again.’
That’s obviously not a confirmation, but it certainly leaves the door open for a new Temerario Sterrato.
Lamborghini Temerario Sterrato Rendering By Motor1
This isn’t the first time Lamborghini has suggested the Sterrato name could return.
When we spoke with Lamborghini Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Federico Foschini at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, he said the company was still considering additional Sterrato models. He told us:
‘It’s an opportunity that we can evaluate, for sure.’
Foschini acknowledged that Lamborghini can’t pursue every possible derivative at the same time, but said the idea would remain in the background following the success of the Huracán Sterrato. He also suggested that Lamborghini’s existing platforms could make the transition relatively straightforward.
He pointed to the Urus SE as an example, noting that there isn’t a huge gap between the standard Urus and what a Sterrato version could be. Lamborghini could use different tires, revised suspension settings, and a greater emphasis on off-road driving to create something new without fundamentally changing the vehicle.
The Temerario replaces the Huracán as Lamborghini’s entry-level supercar. Unlike its predecessor, though, it uses a plug-in-hybrid powertrain built around a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 and three electric motors. Combined output is 920 horsepower, with a claimed 0-to-62-mph time of 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 213 mph.
The outgoing Sterrato sat 44.0 millimeters higher than the Huracán Evo, while also gaining a wider track, additional underbody protection, and a dedicated Rally driving mode. A Temerario Sterrato would presumably follow a similar recipe; expect more ground clearance, tougher-looking bodywork, underbody protection, and tires designed to perform on dirt.
Lamborghini hasn’t revealed any details for this car, however, so the exact formula remains a mystery. For now, a Temerario Sterrato is still only a possibility—but the company clearly isn’t closing the door on one.
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