Presented at Mondial de l’Automobile 2014 by Stephan Winkelmann, CEO and President of Automobili Lamborghini, the Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 is the first Lamborghini plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology demonstrator of what Lamborghini could achieve using hybrid technology. Thanks to the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology, the Asterion could achieve an impressive figure of CO2 emissions of 98 g/km on the combine cycle and offer up to 50 km of pure electric range. The Asterion is designed by Lamborghini Centro Stile and features the bold lines and design language found on the current line of Lamborghini models. The new glittery Blue Elektra finish further highlight the innovative exterior design. The interior is also very similar to the current line of Lamborghini models but the seats are positioned higher to increase comfort and usability. Lamborghini had also incorporated the usage of exotic materials such as aluminium, forged carbon fiber, titanium and a two tone leather combination of Bianco Calaeno (ivory) and Marrone Attis (brown) into the interior to give it a minimalist yet modern look. The Asterion is the powered by a Lamborghini V10 with selective IDS (Iniezione Diretta Stratificata) combined with 3 electric motorslifted to provide a total output of 910bhp. Power is sent to all four wheels via a Lamborghini Doppia Frizione (LDF) 7-speeds dual clutch gearbox which could launch the Asterion from 0-100km/h in 3.0s and onto a top speed of 320km/h. Carbo-ceramic brakes are standard to provide stopping power for the raging bull. Stephan Winkelmann further commented that he is not a fan of hybrid technology and natural aspirated engines remain his favorite choice. Therefore, it is likely that the Asterion will remain as a concept for the time being and Lamborghini will not be producing a car with hybrid technology in the near future.
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