An SUV that already held the title of world’s fastest production SUV apparently wasn’t enough. Lamborghini just unveiled the 2027 Urus SE Performante, a plug-in hybrid that squeezes 801 horsepower out of its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 and permanent-magnet electric motor combo, sheds 70 pounds of mass, and adds a Rally mode for rich people who want to play in the dirt.
The power bump over the standard Urus SE is modest — 12 more horsepower and 37 extra lb-ft of torque, bringing the total to 737 lb-ft. That nets exactly one tenth of a second off the sprint to 62 mph, now 3.3 seconds. Top speed stays at 194 mph.
Nobody was asking for more straight-line speed from a 5,452-pound luxury SUV, and Lamborghini wisely didn’t chase that dragon.
Instead, the engineers focused on the chassis. The Performante gets dual-chamber air springs, a significant departure from the standard car’s single-chamber setup. The upper chamber handles precision and track-focused dynamics.
The lower chamber activates in comfort modes. When both chambers work together, Lamborghini claims the ride is considerably cushier than the regular Urus SE. Dual-valve dampers replace single-valve units, letting the suspension independently tune compression and rebound based on conditions and drive mode.
Then there’s the braking hardware. Lamborghini pulled its 6D body sensor system down from the ultra-limited Fenomeno hypercar, which debuted at Pebble Beach last year. The tech uses a web of sensors monitoring speed, body angle, and tire grip to sharpen braking performance.
The numbers: a 10 percent increase in braking power and 12 percent faster response. For a vehicle this heavy moving this fast, that’s not a luxury — it’s a necessity.
The weight savings come from predictable places. Carbon fiber covers the hood, roof, wheel arches, side skirts, and rear diffuser. A fully titanium Akrapovic exhaust system ditches the old X-pipe connecting the cylinder banks, giving each bank its own exhaust line.
That alone saves 22 pounds and should produce a rawer, less muddled exhaust note. Lamborghini even claims improved “cabin acoustic transparency,” which is corporate speak for letting more of that sound inside.
The 25.9-kWh battery pack carries over from the standard SE, delivering over 37 miles of electric range at speeds up to 81 mph. The eight-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive system with electronically controlled central clutch, and locking rear diff all remain.
The Rally mode is the curiosity here, borrowed from the now-departed Huracan Sterrato. It recalibrates the drivetrain for dirt, gravel, and loose surfaces. How many Urus SE Performante owners will actually use it on anything rougher than a freshly graded Aspen driveway is another question entirely, but having it there at least signals Lamborghini’s willingness to make these trucks do more than just blast down the autobahn.
A power-dome hood with two nostrils, wider bumper intakes, a roof-mounted wing stacked above a tailgate spoiler, and carbon fiber everywhere conspire to make the Performante look like it was designed by someone who thinks restraint is a character flaw. Inside, changes are minor — a new steering wheel, updated 12.3-inch touchscreen with Revuelto-derived graphics, and Dinamica microfiber throughout.
Lamborghini hasn’t announced pricing, but the standard Urus SE starts around $260,000, so expect the Performante to push well past that. The original gas-only Urus Performante lived for about two model years before being replaced. This plug-in version will likely have a longer shelf life, given that electrification isn’t optional anymore, even in Sant’Agata.
Twelve more horsepower and a rally mode on a two-and-a-half-ton luxury SUV. Only Lamborghini could make that sound like exactly what the world needed.
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