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Next-gen Lamborghini Huracan ‘634’ gets 10,000rpm V8 hybrid, over 900hp

It’s no secret Lamborghini is busy preparing its next gen entry supercar to replace the Huracan, and, as expected, the new model will switch to a V8 hybrid system.

The next-gen Huracan (name not yet confirmed), codenamed 634, will feature a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 paired with an electric motor assist system – a bit like the 2025 Bentley Continental GT which has just been confirmed.

Next Lamborghini Huracan 634 twin-turbo V8 hybrid drive profile

Those who love the high-revving scream of the outgoing V10 will of course be saddened by this news, however, it’s understood the new V8 will be capable of revving to 10,000rpm. That’ll make it one of the highest-revving V8 production engines ever.

The engine’s power output is set to top out at 789hp (580kW) and 729Nm. In other words, it will be way more powerful than any V10 variant, including the top-dog Huracan STO which produces 470kW and 565Nm from its naturally aspirated 5.2-litre unit.

Although it is easy to jump to conclusions regarding the V8 belonging to VW Group, being the same size and whatnot. But this will be an all-new engine developed in Italy by Lamborghini. It just so happens to be a 4.0L twin-turbo as well. And obviously none of the other VW Group models with the existing 4.0L V8 can spin to 10,000rpm.

Next Lamborghini Huracan 634 twin-turbo V8 hybrid - back of motor

Connected up to the engine will be a lightweight axial-flux electric motor positioned in front of the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. It’s said that this e-motor develops 110kW and 300Nm.

Lamborghini hasn’t officially confirmed the overall combined output of the new beast, but it’s easy to see it could be somewhere around the 690kW mark. That’s about 900hp, which is just insane. Lamborghini’s sales and marketing head, Federico Foschini, is quoted in an Autocar report, saying:

“There are characteristics that you cannot achieve if you don’t have an electric motor [such as active torque vectoring]; it gives you the opportunity to leverage even more on the potential of the engine.”

Next Lamborghini Huracan 634 twin-turbo V8 hybrid partially stripped motor

As for the styling, spotted prototypes show a clear relationship with the Revuelto flagship, with a longer and flatter silhouette than the Huracan, more defined front wheel arches, big side intakes, and wider taillights at the back with a central exhaust outlet.

A full debut is set to take place in August, with market entry overseas commencing before the end of this year as a 2025 model.

We hope it sounds as good as the V10. Check out our Huracan STO video below to reminisce.

Brett Davis

Brett started out as a motor mechanic but eventually became frustrated working on cars that weren't his. He then earned a degree in journalism and scored a job at Top Gear Australia back in 2008, and then worked at Zoom/Extreme Performance magazines, CarAdvice, and started PerformanceDrive/PDriveTV in 2011 with Josh Bennis, and ran it for 12 years. He's now the owner and managing editor here at Driving Enthusiast.

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