Italy is known for its long and proud history of artistic expression. Whether it be food, art, architecture, or automobiles, the Italian flag is synonymous with a certain level of aesthetic beauty. Lamborghini has paid tribute through the unveiling of the new Temerario Tricolore at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, during Monterey Car Week.
“Temerario Tricolore is a celebration of the values that define Lamborghini: visionary design, technological innovation, uncompromising performance and the excellence of Italian craftsmanship,” said Stephan Winkelmann, chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.
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Designed by Lamborghini’s own studio, Centro Stile, and finalized with help from Ad Personam, its in-house customization program, the Temerario Tricolore was created to show “how personalization can extend beyond the selection of colours and materials to become an integral part of the creative process.”
If you’re standing in front of the Temerario Tricolore, the first thing that pops out is the Italian flag stripe that transverses the hood. If you walk around, you can notice the two-tone Bianco Monocerus and Blu Marinus Shiny paint. The custom — or bespoke, if you’re fancy — hues are complemented by the Glossy Nero Noctis mirrors, wheels, and engine cover (or, in English, it features dark blue and white two-tone paint with black accessories and a hood stripe that shows the Italian flag loud and proud).
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Lambo if it didn’t include some serious (as they say) get-up-and-go. The drivetrain is headlined by Lamborghini’s new 4.0-litre twin-turbo V-8 that’s combined with three electric motors. This lethal combination is said by the Italian supercar manufacturer to move from 0-62 mph in 2.7 seconds, reaching a top speed of around 211 mph.
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The Temerario Tricolore becomes the first Tricolore since the Gallardo LP 550-2 Tricolore first appeared at the 2011 Turin Auto Show. This Gallardo was created to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Risorgimento, also known as the Italian unification.
If anything, Lamborghini’s display at The Quail is an homage to the lineage of Italian artistry, with a dash of patriotism. My bank account and stacks of losing lottery tickets tell me I may never have the opportunity to take advantage of either of those but — luckily for us all — dreaming is free.
