The Gentleman Magazine Issue 7 | February 2018 | Page 17

during long journeys, thrilling super sports car dynamics on
the road and track, and versatile off-road abilities in a range of
environments. The Lamborghini Urus has a dual personality:
it is multi-dimensional. It can be specified to be as sporty or
as elegant as the owner wishes, and can equally be used as a
daily luxury drive or provide an exhilarating super sports
experience.
Name
As has long been the tradition at Lamborghini, the name Urus
is derived from the world of bulls. The Urus, also known as
Aurochs, is one of the large, wild ancestors of domestic cattle.
The Spanish fighting bull, as bred for the past 500 years, is still
very close to the Urus in its appearance.
Power and Performance
Engine
The Lamborghini Urus sports a new front-mounted, 4.0 liter
petrol V8 twin-turbo aluminum engine. The choice of a turbo
engine, the first in a Lamborghini, reflects the desired usage
range of the Urus. Especially in off-road conditions a high level
of torque at low revs is necessary and can be guaranteed only
by such an engine, providing optimal engine responsiveness
and efficiency. Delivering 650 hp (478 kW) at 6,000 rpm,
maximum 6,800 rpm and a maximum torque of 850 Nm at
2,250-4,500 rpm, the Urus has a specific power of 162.7 hp/l.
With a curb weight lower than 2,200 kg the Urus is the SUV
with the best weight-to-power ratio at 3.38 kg/hp.
The Urus accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0-200
km/h in 12.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 305 km/h.
Braking is no less impressive: the Urus decelerates from 100
km/h to 0 in 33,7 m.
The Urus accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0-200
km/h in 12,8 seconds and with a top speed of 305 km/h it is the
fastest SUV available.
Urus: a multi-faceted personality
The Lamborghini Urus is as much a luxury SUV as the most
powerful, with a super sports car dynamism to be enjoyed by
both driver and passengers.
Its low-line coupé styling and commanding road position
belie the very comfortable ride, higher ground clearance, and
luxurious space within together with the latest technologies.
The Urus provides easy driving in the city, maximum comfort
The compact engine optimizes the car’s center of gravity
through its low-mounted position. With a central turbo charger
layout close to the combustion chambers, optimum engine
responsiveness is assured. The twin-scroll turbochargers run
in parallel, providing maximum power in full-load conditions.
This reduces turbo lag and ensures maximum torque and
smooth provision of power throughout the torque curve,
even at low speeds. Two separate exhaust flows complement
the cylinder firing sequence by eliminating cross-interference
in the exhaust gas cycle. With a double overhead camshaft
and variable valve timing, new cylinder-liner technology
reduces weight while ensuring the highest performance from
the eight-cylinder engine. Cylinder deactivation reduces
fuel consumption for a perfect balance between vehicle
performance and efficient engine function.
Transmission and gearbox
The Urus features an automatic eight-speed gearbox. The
compact and efficient electro- hydraulically controlled
planetary gearbox is tuned to provide very short low gear
ratios and longer high gears. A highly efficient slip-controlled
converter lock-up clutch and specially- developed torque
converter guarantee a highly responsive engine, with an
exceptionally powerful starting ratio for exciting acceleration,
and high speed at low engine revs for optimal fuel consumption
and emissions. Highly efficient gear braking is also assured.
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