The supercar hybrid world continues to expand with the unveiling of the Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 at the 2014 Paris Auto Show. Featuring a total system output of 910 horsepower from a combination of a 610-hp 5.2-liter V-10 engine and 300 hp from three electric motors, the Asterion is unique in Lamborghini's lineup for its unusual powertrain...
With its plug-in hybrid powertrain, the LPI 910-4 is capable of up to 50 km (31 miles) of all-electric driving range...
Apart from the 5.2-liter V-10 engine and plug-in hybrid three-motor setup, a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and a lithium-ion battery mounted in the central tunnel complete the drivetrain equipment. The three motors include one at each front wheel (two total for the front axle) and another sandwiched between the V-10 engine and dual-clutch transmission. As a result, the Asterion can drive in both standard hybrid mode and pure electric mode.
