What’s better than a rear spoiler? Why, two rear spoilers, of course! At least, that seems to be the idea behind this new Lamborghini Urus SE Performante.
Another idea was to equip this high-performance plug-in hybrid variant with 801hp and 999Nm of torque, making it the most powerful Urus yet. And then they decided to fit more carbon fiber than ever before for good measure.
Most of that carbon has been left exposed, too. You can see it on the new hood, the front splitter, the redesigned air intakes, the wheel arches, the diffuser, and both of those spoilers. All in all, it contributes to a weight reduction of 32kg versus the standard plug-in Urus SE. Still tips the scales at 2,473kg, though, so it’s hardly a featherweight.
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A new titanium exhaust system developed in collaboration with Akrapovic contributes 10kg to that weight loss total, and we’re told to expect “a more structured, transparent, and powerful exhaust note.” Right.
Still, it should pair well with a 0-100kph time of 3.3sec and a top speed of 313kph. That’s the same acceleration figure as the previous Urus Performante without any electrical assistance for its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, but the top whack has climbed by 7kph.
Lambo reckons this new car gets 16% more downforce than the old Performante (and 23% more than the SE), while the aerodynamic drag is the same despite a higher ride height. The new look also provides better cooling, and the eight-speed auto gearbox has apparently undergone a “major software update” to improve its responses. Plus, a 25.9kWh lithium-ion battery now means you can travel more than 60km on electric power alone.
There’s also a new dual-chamber air suspension system that Lamborghini says will halve body roll during fast driving, and like the old Performante, there’s a ‘Rally’ drive mode for maximum attack on loose surfaces.
On the inside, it follows Lambo’s aerospace-inspired concept, with a panel of physical buttons, a new 12.3-inch infotainment screen, and a specially designed steering wheel. Plenty of exposed carbon in here, too.
More photos of the 2027 Lamborghini Urus SE Performante:
NOTE: This article first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
