Lamborghini has introduced a new Akrapovič titanium exhaust system for the Temerario Coupé, engineered to reshape the acoustic profile of its high-revving hybrid V8 powertrain, according to duPont REGISTRY News.
The introduction extends a technical partnership between the two companies that originated with the Urus and subsequently expanded to include the Huracán family—such as the Huracán STO—as well as the Urus SE and Urus SE Performante, as reported by Lamborghini.com.
Engineering the Temerario’s New Acoustic Signature
At the heart of the Temerario Coupé is a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged High-Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) V8 engine developed at Sant’Agata Bolognese, paired with three electric motors, according to Lamborghini.com. The powertrain produces a combined output of 907 horsepower, according to duPont REGISTRY News, or 920 CV, according to Lamborghini.com. The combustion engine is capable of reaching 10,000 rpm, according to Lamborghini.com.
The Akrapovič titanium system features a revised geometry and layout compared to the factory setup, incorporating larger-diameter tubing, custom manifolds, and a tailored silencer architecture to optimize exhaust-gas flow, according to Lamborghini.com. Precision-cast valve housings are manufactured at Akrapovič's foundry in Ivančna Gorica, Slovenia, according to duPont REGISTRY News.
The hardware changes do not add horsepower, according to Motor1.com. However, the assembly weighs 25.1 pounds—or 11.4 kilograms—making it 12 percent lighter than the standard exhaust and saving about 3.4 pounds, according to duPont REGISTRY News and PistonHeads. Comprehensive insulation minimizes heat transfer in elevated temperature zones around the hottest sections of the system, according to Lamborghini.com and Motor1.com.
Akrapovic System Enhances V8 Sound Profile Through Frequency Calibration
NVH engineers calibrated the system to enhance specific frequencies rather than simply raise overall volume, according to Lamborghini.com and Motor1.com.
According to Lamborghini.com, the resulting sound profile is described as follows:
“The result is a sound profile that is deep and resonant at low revs, becoming progressively more defined, incisive and engaging in the mid and high rev ranges. Rather than altering the fundamental voice of the V8, the Akrapovic system brings its characteristic notes into sharper focus, allowing the engine’s natural soundtrack to develop with greater presence as it approaches 10,000 rpm.”
The system also provides intuitive acoustic feedback to assist drivers with optimal gear changes, according to Lamborghini.com. Visually, the system is distinguished by a dedicated black-finished tailpipe incorporated into the bumper and carrying the Akrapovič logo, according to duPont REGISTRY News and PistonHeads.
The exhaust joins Lamborghini’s Accessori Originali catalog and can be added on new build specs or retrofitted to existing coupés, according to duPont REGISTRY News and PistonHeads. Pricing and availability dates remain undisclosed, according to duPont REGISTRY News and Motor1.com. Lamborghini has confirmed that the Akrapovič exhaust will also appear on the first derivative of the Temerario family, which is scheduled for its world premiere next week.