Lamborghini currently has the Urus SE, which is arguably the ‘king’ of the Volkswagen Group’s premium high-performance SUVs. This model boasts the highest horsepower and top speed in the group thanks to its twin-turbo hybrid V8 engine. But Lamborghini is not one to rest on its laurels.
A prototype was recently spotted testing at the Nürburgring, indicating that an even more powerful version of the existing SE, the Urus SE Performante, is imminent. Today, we take a closer look at the sound of this latest super SUV and what changes it can expect.
A monster racing around the Nürburgring, surprisingly ‘calm’ sound?
According to a video from the CarSpyMedia channel, the new Urus SE Performante racing around the Nürburgring is not as noisy as expected. The supposed twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine is a low, rumbling rumble that doesn’t sound particularly loud or harsh compared to the regular SE. Surprisingly, it doesn’t even have an additional silencer fitted to meet noise regulations like some of our test cars.
This suggests that this super Urus won’t just be a loud monster, but will still be very refined and refined. It also raises the question of whether there have been any major changes to the engine itself or if the focus will be primarily on chassis upgrades.
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Urus SE Performante: Chassis Upgrades More Important Than Power?
The current Urus lineup is down to the SE, with the S and Performante (non-hybrid engine) models being discontinued. The Urus SE already boasts an impressive 789 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque, which is more than 100 horsepower more than its Porsche or Audi cousins.
Given these figures, the Urus SE Performante might not need much additional power improvements. Instead, the focus will likely be on the chassis, as the previous Performante received a chassis upgrade based on the S model.
Here are some of the major changes expected:
- Larger rear wing: The same-sized rear wing as the previous Performante will likely be used.
- Suspension changes: The air suspension will likely be replaced with steel coil springs to reduce weight and improve responsiveness.
- Weight reduction: The SE model is about 700 pounds heavier than the non-hybrid version, so weight reduction is also a major factor.
Lamborghini was founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini and is headquartered in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, and is owned by Audi. The current CEO is Stephan Winkelmann. It will be interesting to see if this latest high-performance SUV decides to set some serious lap records at the Nürburgring. We can’t wait to see the final product.
