During the Paris Mondial de l’Automobile, Lamborghini divulged its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology demonstrator, the Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4.

This new Lamborghini Asterion is a conceptual car housing a plug-in hybrid power train designed to meet Lamborghini objectives: The Asterion defines a solution to significantly reducing CO2 emissions through technologies available today. In addition to that, the Asterion LPI 910-4 takes the design and cutting-edge engineering expertise found in the current Lamborghini product range, adding innovative hybrid technology, creating thus a Lamborghini that is clearly different – with a new, unexpected and sensual design.

The Asterion provides all-important urban driving under purely electric power, a significant range of 50 km for the car when powered only by battery energy. Moreover, fuel consumption is 4, 12 l/100 km combined cycle (NEDC), and the weight of the hybrid technology is 250 kg.

As for the engine, this hybrid is equipped with a V10 5.2 liter FSI engine, which is located longitudinally as a mid-engine, as in Lamborghini super sports cars. The extremely fast shifting 7-speed dual-clutch transmission is located behind the engine at the rear transaxle. The V10 5.2 l longitudinally-placed, naturally aspirated mid-engine provides a maximum power output of 449 kW (610 hp) with 560 Nm of maximum torque available. Combined with the three electric motors providing a further 220 kW (300 hp), total hybrid power is achievable to a maximum of 669 kW (910 hp). The exterior of this hybrid boasts a blue Elektra glittered color and the interior features a classic look with two seats positioned higher than their predecessors ensuring optimal comfort.