Lamborghini revealed today their latest model, the Asterion. The world debut of the Asterion is going to take place later today at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The Asterion is, as Lamborghini calls it, the "first hyper cruiser". The full name of the new hyper cruiser is the Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4. Translated it means 'longitudinale posteriore ibrido' (mid-engine, hybrid), 910 hp and '4' for the 4WD system. It means this is the first hybrid Lamborghini. The Lamborghini Asterion is powered by the well-known 5.2-liter V10 engine, and three electric motors. The total output of the Asterion's hybrid powertrain is rated at 669 kW/910 hp. According to Lambo's official specs, the Asterion can get from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.0 seconds and it can reach a top speed of 200 mph (320 km/h).
It can do so while emitting just 98 g/km of CO2 and offering a combined fuel consumption of 4.12 l/100 km (NEDC). In a Lamborghini! The Asterion is the first Lambo to offer an electric-only mode (max. range of 50 km). Lamborghini wants to emphasize the fact that the Asterion was conceived and developed entirely in-house, without any help from the company's "big brothers" (Audi and Volkswagen).
The engine of the Asterion is mated to the 4WD system via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The Asterion's hybrid architecture is realized with an electric motor incorporating an integrated starter motor and generator (ISG) which is placed between the V10 engine and the double clutch gearbox, and two electric motors at the front axle fed by the ISG power with a torque vectoring function. This system allows the Asterion two different driving modes: in hybrid mode it is combining the V10 engine with the three electric motors guaranteeing a permanent four-wheel drive without being dependent on the battery's state of charge. In pure electric drive mode only the two electric motors in the front are used. The V10 engine of the Asterion develops 449 kW (610 hp) and 560 Nm of torque. The electric motors provide an additional 220 kW (300 hp). In pure electric mode, the Asterion can reach a top speed of 125 km/h.
Here are the full details and specifications of the Lamborghini Asterion. Its price and availability are going to be announced at a later date.
