In its home country, the new Performante version of the Urus Super SUV again proved its prowess on tarmac as well as dirt track, having set a new official benchmark even prior to its launch by taking the Pikes Peak record for production SUVs in a time of 10:32:064: 17 seconds ahead of the previous record holder.
Delivering increased power of 657hp, the Urus Performante sets the best weight-to-power reference in its segment with a new lightweight, aerodynamic design, chassis set-up and sporty driving dynamics with specific drive mode calibration, including the new Rally mode dedicated to the Performante version of the Urus.
The Urus Performante delivers 850Nm of torque at just 2,300 rpm, acceleration of 0-100kph in just 3.3 seconds, and a top speed of 306kph.
For the driving premier of the Urus Performante, Automobili Lamborghini returned to the Rome and Vallelunga venues where the original Urus held its dynamic debut in 2018: then, it set the benchmark for a new category of Super SUV, and heralded the delivery worldwide of more than 21,000 Urus over the next four years with over 80% of clients new to the Lamborghini brand.
At the Oct 20 dynamic launch of the Urus Performante, participating media and dealers also had their first sight of the recently-announced Urus S: the Super SUV model that replaces the original Urus.
Not only did guests compare the improved performance and characteristics of the new Urus Performante on track, but they also drove on a specially-created rally circuit demonstrating the driving fun of the super SUV and its abilities on loose surfaces.
No matter road, track or off-road, in all environments the Urus Performante runs on Pirelli tyres: P Zero for 20”, 22” and 23” wheels and a new semi-slick track-oriented P Zero Trofeo R option, developed by Pirelli in collaboration with Lamborghini especially for the characteristics of SUVs.
