After a 15-year absence, Lamborghini has revived one of its most recognizable Italian-themed names with the introduction of the Temerario Tricolore during Monterey Car Week.
Rather than creating a new mechanical variant, Lamborghini has used its Ad Personam personalization program to turn the Temerario into a one-off celebration of Italian design, craftsmanship, and national identity.
The Tricolore name last appeared on the Gallardo LP 550-2 Tricolore in 2011. Fifteen years later, Lamborghini has revived the badge on a radically different machine: a plug-in hybrid supercar powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 and three electric motors.
Lamborghini says the Temerario Tricolore produces a combined 920 CV, equivalent to roughly 907 horsepower.
The return is significant because it illustrates just how dramatically Lamborghini’s performance philosophy has changed. The previous Tricolore was powered by a naturally aspirated V10 and relied on a much more traditional combustion-engine formula.
The new car combines that Italian heritage with one of Lamborghini’s most technologically advanced powertrains yet.
A Modern Interpretation of Lamborghini’s Italian Identity
Lamborghini introduced the Temerario Tricolore at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, during Monterey Car Week. The debut shared the spotlight with the world premiere of the more powerful Revuelto SV, putting the special-edition Temerario alongside some of Lamborghini’s most significant performance models.
The Tricolore treatment was created jointly by Lamborghini Centro Stile and the company’s Ad Personam personalization division. Instead of simply applying an Italian flag graphic to a standard car, Lamborghini developed a complete exterior and interior theme around the concept.
The body uses Blu Marinus Shiny on the lower section and Bianco Monocerus on the upper portion. Glossy Nero Noctis is used for areas including the roof, mirrors, and wheels, while red brake calipers provide another contrasting detail. The most obvious reference to Italy is the green, white, and red stripe running along the hood.
The choice of blue also has a specifically Italian connection. As Autoblog explains, blue has a long association with Italian national sporting identity, adding historical context to the Temerario’s blue exterior rather than making the color simply a styling choice.
Inside, Lamborghini continues the theme with Nero Ade upholstery and Rosso Alala contrast stitching. The cabin also features a custom Temerario silhouette integrated into the rear trim and Tricolore lettering on the door panels.
Lamborghini says these details highlight the potential of its Ad Personam program when customization is integrated into the vehicle’s design as a cohesive concept rather than simply adding a series of separate options.
Importantly, the Temerario Tricolore is described by Lamborghini as a bespoke configuration and one-off creation, rather than a conventional limited-production model. That distinction matters because buyers should not assume that Lamborghini plans to manufacture a batch of Tricolore cars based on this presentation vehicle.
Nearly 900 Horsepower From a Hybrid V8
Underneath the distinctive appearance, the Temerario Tricolore retains the standard Temerario’s high-performance electrified architecture. Lamborghini uses a newly developed 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 together with three electric motors. The combustion engine itself produces 800 CV, while the combined system output reaches 920 CV.
The V8 is particularly notable because it can rev to 10,000 rpm, an extraordinary figure for a modern turbocharged production engine. Lamborghini developed the engine at its Sant’Agata Bolognese headquarters, and the company says it delivers 800 CV between 9,000 and 9,750 rpm. Maximum torque from the V8 reaches 730 Nm between 4,000 and 7,000 rpm.
The electric motors provide additional response and performance. One motor sits between the V8 and transmission, while two others are mounted at the front axle. Together, the system gives the Temerario all-wheel drive and helps compensate for the characteristics of a high-revving combustion engine.
According to Lamborghini’s official specifications, the Temerario can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 343 km/h. Those figures remain unchanged for the Tricolore because the special configuration does not introduce a different powertrain.
That makes the comparison with the original Tricolore particularly striking. Carscoops notes that the Gallardo LP 550-2 Tricolore produced 550 PS from its naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10. The new Temerario therefore delivers roughly 370 more metric horsepower while adding turbocharging and three electric motors to the formula.
The transformation goes beyond the power figures. The Gallardo Tricolore was rear-wheel drive and available with either a manual gearbox or Lamborghini’s E-Gear automated transmission.
The Temerario, by contrast, represents Lamborghini’s current electrified approach, using its hybrid system, all-wheel drive, and eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
A Showcase for Lamborghini’s New Era
The Temerario Tricolore is ultimately less about creating a faster Temerario and more about showing how Lamborghini can combine its heritage with its current technology.
The company has already moved decisively toward electrification across its major model lines, and the Temerario is a particularly important part of that transition because it replaced the Huracán while abandoning the previous model’s naturally aspirated V10.
Yet Lamborghini has not attempted to make the hybrid powertrain feel detached from the brand’s traditional performance character. The 4.0-liter V8’s ability to reach 10,000 rpm is a deliberate attempt to preserve drama and high-revving character in an era when electrification is becoming increasingly important.
The Tricolore treatment reinforces that philosophy. The green, white, and red stripe provides an unmistakable connection with Italy, while the blue bodywork, black details, and red accents give the car a more contemporary interpretation of national identity.
Lamborghini’s decision to create the car as a one-off also makes it an important demonstration of the Ad Personam program. The personalization division allows Lamborghini customers to commission highly individual specifications, and the Temerario Tricolore shows how far that philosophy can be taken when the automaker itself creates the design.
The return of the Tricolore name therefore connects two very different generations of Lamborghini. The 2011 Gallardo celebrated Italian identity with a naturally aspirated V10 and rear-wheel drive. The 2026 Temerario Tricolore makes the same statement through a 920-CV hybrid V8, three electric motors, and Lamborghini’s latest design language.
For enthusiasts, that contrast may be the most interesting part of the car. Lamborghini has not simply brought back an old badge; it has demonstrated how the company’s idea of an Italian supercar has evolved.
The Temerario Tricolore preserves the visual and cultural connection to Lamborghini’s past while placing it firmly within the brand’s electrified future.
The Tricolore Is More Than a Cosmetic Tribute
The return of the Tricolore name also allows Lamborghini to highlight how far its supercar technology has progressed since the Gallardo era. The original Gallardo Tricolore was introduced to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Italian unification, using a simple but distinctive design that incorporated the Italian flag colors.
The new Temerario takes that idea much further, combining the national symbolism with Lamborghini’s latest hybrid technology.
The 920-CV system also places the Temerario firmly among Lamborghini’s most powerful series-production cars. Its hybrid architecture is designed not only to increase peak output but also to improve throttle response and provide additional torque at lower speeds.
The two front electric motors can independently manage torque delivery, helping provide the all-wheel-drive system with greater flexibility during acceleration and cornering.
Lamborghini’s decision to reveal the car during Monterey Car Week was equally significant. The event attracts collectors, supercar customers, and enthusiasts from around the world, making it an ideal setting for a highly personalized vehicle that demonstrates the company’s design and customization capabilities.
The Tricolore also arrives as Lamborghini continues expanding its electrified lineup. The Revuelto has already introduced a plug-in hybrid V12 to the brand’s flagship range, while the Temerario brings hybridization to the successor of the Huracán.
This means Lamborghini is attempting to preserve its traditional performance identity while adapting to a market increasingly shaped by electrification and emissions regulations.
For collectors, the car’s one-off status could ultimately be its greatest attraction. Lamborghini has not announced a 100-unit production run or conventional limited series for the Temerario Tricolore.
Instead, this particular car serves as a highly exclusive showcase of what the Ad Personam program can create when Lamborghini’s designers are given freedom to develop a complete theme around a single vehicle.
