The much-anticipated hybrid V12 successor to the Lamborghini Aventador appears to be making an appearance once again, this time in a series of leaked images that have surfaced on Instagram.
Images published by Instagram users @Automotive_mikeappears to be a rendering of the upcoming vehicle, likely from the configurator.
The new supercar will reportedly be launched at the end of March.
Lamborghini’s sharp design language continues to feature, as seen in patent sketches published in January and spy photos, but the as-yet-unnamed model deviates from the typical Aventador profile.
The front of the car is aggressive and angular, resembling the limited edition Lamborghini Sian, with scaled LED headlights and large cooling intakes located at the bottom of the bumper.
Next to it, there are clear air intakes behind what are likely Lamborghini’s trademark scissor doors.
The rear of the vehicle features dramatically high-mounted hexagonal central dual exhaust outlets, as well as a thin Y-shaped taillight strip.
Lamborghini has already confirmed the upcoming successor to the Aventador will be equipped with a naturally aspirated V12 engine backed by an electric motor, which should allow it to compete with Ferrari’s ballistic SF90 V8 hybrid.
The untitled Aventador successor has amassed more than 3000 bookings, with an 18-month waiting list, showing there’s still an appetite for ultra-luxury vehicles.
The brand has yet to release more specific technical information. While we don’t yet know how much power and torque it will produce, we don’t expect it to lag behind the Aventador.
The flagship of this release is equipped with a V12 engine that produces 574kW and 720Nm in the form of the LP780-4 Ultimae.
Featuring all-wheel drive and an automatic manual gearbox, the Ultimae is capable of accelerating from 0-100km/h in just 2.8 seconds, reaching 200km/h in 8.7 seconds, and reaching a top speed of 355km/h.
To promote electrification across its range, the Italian carmaker is investing 1.8 billion euros (A$2.8 billion) until 2026, with plans to introduce its first EV by 2028.
Lamborghini will launch a plug-in hybrid version of the Urus SUV in 2024, which has been spotted in tests, while the successor to the current Huracan model will also feature a hybrid system when it launches in 2024.