Italian sportscar maker Lamborghini has released the fastest Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) in the world, and it starts at $200,000.
According to a video from Business Insider, the Lamborghini Urus is only the company’s second SUV. However, it is already the fastest SUV in the world, with a top speed of 190 miles per hour (mph) or 305 kilometers per hour (kph) beating the previous record of 187 mph set by the Bentley Bentayga.
Tagged by Lamborghini as a Super SUV, the car has 650 horsepower, can go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds, and contains a 4.0 liter twin-turbocharged V8. Other technical specifications include an 8-cylinder engine with speeds that can go up to 6,800 revolutions per minute (RPM) and max torque of 626.93 lb.-ft. @ 2,250 – 4,500 RPM, Torsen-type transmission, carbon ceramic brakes (CCB), fuel tank capacity of 75 liters, and fuel consumption of 12.7 liters per 100 kilometers.
In terms of design, the Urus is touted as an SUV with “a cutting-edge, distinct and streamlined design with multiple souls: sporty, elegant and off-road. Its muscular surfaces make it appear strong and self-secure, while the mixed tires allow a luxury super sports car look. All the surfaces are designed with a clear attention to functionality.” In addition, the Lamborghini website claims the Urus was inspired by aspects taken from the LM002 and the Gandini line.
Like other releases from the company, the Urus has the “Y,” hexagonal elements, the center peak on the front bonnet, and the rear door cross lines. However, The Verge notes…
… Read More
Click Read More to read the rest of the story from our content source/partners – The Christian Post.