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Urus Performante The Supersonic SUV

The Urus Performante set a new record in the production SUV category on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Road, crossing the finish line at 4302 meters (14,115 ft) in 10:32.064 and beating the previous 2018 record of 10:49.902.

Aug 22, 2022

Fresh from its record-breaking run at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Road, the new Lamborghini Urus Performante has been officially launched at Pebble Beach.

Sitting 20mm lower and 16mm wider, the Urus Performante is instantly recognisable. The aggressive stance amplified by deep cuts in the hood lines down to the new front bumper, the bonnet including air outlet is forged from lightweight carbon fibre. The rear is equally distinctive with a newly designed rear spoiler, which increases rear downforce of the Urus Performante by 38%.

That record was thanks in no small part to a 47kg weight reduction, which combined with the boost in power to 657bhp (490kW), will send the Urus Performante from 0-100km/h in 3.3 seconds and on to a top speed of 306km/h. Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini Chairman and CEO, describes it as a new level for the Super SUV, “The Urus set a new standard at its launch, taking Lamborghini’s design DNA and technological talent and delivering the world’s first Super SUV for a new era: the Urus Performante sets the bar even higher for the SUV segment. The Urus Performante takes the supreme performance and distinctive looks of Lamborghini’s ground-breaking Super SUV to the next level, retaining its luxurious versatility and delivering the most engaging driving experience.”

At the wheel, the Urus Performante allows the driver a new intimacy with the road beneath him, with enhanced agility, feedback and sports orientation. A recalibration of the front wheel steering enhances connection with the road with precise inputs and direct feedback. The rear-wheel steering’s faster intervention increases turn-in agility complemented by torque vectoring of the rear differential both on-road and in off-road mode.

Urus Performante introduces a new RALLY selection, elevating the Super SUV’s fun-to-drive sportiness to a thrilling new level on dirt tracks. Oversteer character is amplified with anti-roll and damping systems optimized for steel springs on rough and more extreme surfaces, raising the bar for a new level of Super SUV performance.  

The re-engineered drive modes allow the Urus Performante pilot to select the perfect set-up for every environment: in STRADA, the Urus provides a comfortable and luxurious ride with smooth damping. In SPORT mode the driver enjoys enhanced throttle response, with the rear-wheel steering more agile at low speeds and stable at high speed, with oversteer fun-to-drive characteristics and a faster gearshift: the sportier chassis set-up including new stiffer steel springs and specific dampers’ tuning, maximizes feedback to engage the pilot in serious driving fun.  

In CORSA, the Urus Performante’s race car persona is let loose with supreme handling: high-speed stability, flat cornering supported by the active anti-roll bars and maximum damping, while the sports exhaust reminds those inside and out that this is a Lamborghini built on super sports heritage.

The sum result of the power hike (490kW/850Nm) and weight reduction (-47kg) is a best-in-class weight-to-power ratio of 3,2. Along with the 3.3 second 0-100 km/h time. The blistering straight-line performance is matched by improved responsiveness, handling and stability. Aerodynamic efficiency is improved, and overall downforce increases by 8%. Torque distribution is optimized thanks to a new differential, delivering a ratio increase from 3.16 to 3.4 in drive conditions and from 3.02 to 3.33 when coasting.

Inside, the cockpit features Nero Cosmus black Alcantara as standard with a new hexagonal seat stitching design, the “Performante trim”, and further options including a leather interior. The black Alcantara/leather steering wheel is trimmed in matt black as well as the Aluminium interior trim in black anodized. With the optional “Dark Package”, the matt black treatment can be extended to other interior details including the lever of the Urus’ central ‘TAMBURO’, hosting controls such as the start/stop button and drive mode selector. A new HMI graphic, with a dedicated design for the Urus Performante, features on both the centre console screen and in a large arc across the main display.