The words “hybrid” and “supercar” may be an oxymoron, unless you’re one of the few who considers ultra-high-fuel economy cars to be the supercars of today. But Lamborghini’s new Asterion hybrid is just that – a hybrid that can hit speeds of close to 200 mph.
Launched this week at the 2014 Paris Auto Show, the new Lamborghini Asterion is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 gas engine that’s capable of 610 horsepower. This engine combines with not only one, but three electric motors that combine for 295 horsepower, thus boosting the combined total to 905 horses under the hood. According to Lamborghini, the Asterion can go from 0 to 60 mph in approximately three seconds and flirt with the 200 mph mark in terms of top speed – this definitely is not your typical hybrid that’s solely focused on mileage and being an environmentally safe vehicle.
Talking abut the Lamborghini Asterion’s design, it has proven to be a bit polarizing. While most can consider it a stunner, some believe it has too many old-school ’70s-inspired elements in it, but as we’ve seen from several American muscle cars, old-school design can still be relevant to modern-day buyers. Interior features, on the other hand, include a built-in tablet for GPS and other functionalities; this allows the Asterion to compete with other forward-thinking vehicles like the Tesla Model S.
No pricing or release details have been announced for the Asterion at this point, but one thing’s for sure – it’s going to cost a fortune once it does become available to consumers.