Lamborghini Temerario incorporates YASA axial flux electric motors
December 10, 2024
YASA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, headquartered in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has announced that its axial flux electric motors, designed and developed at its UK-based R&D facility, will help power the all-new Lamborghini Temerario.
Earlier this year, YASA and Lamborghini officially announced their electric drive partnership, which began with the development of an optimised high-performance e-propulsion system for the Revuelto V12 hybrid hypercar. Building on this foundation, the Temerario is said to represent a leap forward, showcasing the latest technical, design and performance capabilities that YASA’s axial flux technology can deliver.
Graeme Cook, YASA Managing Director, commented, “Our evolving partnership with Lamborghini is a testament to our shared vision for the future of high-performance electric propulsion. The Temerario advances the path that the Revuelto established earlier this year, further exemplifying the pinnacle of our collaborative efforts and showcasing YASA’s innovative technology.”
The Temerario’s axial flux electric motors will be built at YASA’s production facility near Oxford and have been honed for Lamborghini’s hybrid V8 supercar. The axial flux motors contain stators made from soft magnetic composite (SMC) powders.
Davide Bizzarri, Head of Vehicle Motion at Automobili Lamborghini, added, “At Lamborghini, our pursuit of perfection drives us to integrate the latest advancements in electric propulsion. Partnering with YASA allows us to push the technical and engineering boundaries of what’s possible, delivering unparalleled performance and driving experiences for our customers.”
By fostering a close partnership, YASA and Lamborghini engineering teams were able to design, develop, and optimise the e-propulsion system for the Temerario and its high-revving V8 internal combustion engine. Positioned on its front axle, the Temerario incorporates two YASA axial flux motors, delivering peak torque of 300Nm and peak power of 110kW. Each motor weighs 17.3kg, has a diameter of 295mm and is 70mm thick.
In addition to two front electric motors, the Temerario benefits from a third YASA electric motor on the rear axle, which is intended to ensure exceptional performance and driving dynamics.
Cook added, “Our partnership with Lamborghini shows what’s truly possible when two innovators commit to pushing the boundaries of technology. To have in place a longstanding technical partnership focused on progressing next-generation e-propulsion solutions with Lamborghini, one of the world’s foremost brands, is something I personally continue to be incredibly proud of.”
“To see our collaboration flourish so early, first with the development of the e-propulsion system for the Revuelto V12 hybrid hypercar and now the next-generation YASA electric motor design for the Temerario V8, is simply thrilling. But this is just the start of our partnership with Lamborghini – our intent is to continue to push engineering boundaries and challenge design norms,” Cook said.
