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Lamborghini Goes Extreme with New Fenomeno Hybrid Supercar

Lamborghini has dropped a tantalizing teaser of what promises to be its next show-stopping limited edition: a wild new model set to debut during Monterey Car Week on August 8. Though not yet officially confirmed by the brand, insiders suggest the car will be named Fenomeno, and production will be capped at a mere 29 units worldwide.

The new model, a “few-off” in the Lamborghini tradition, will reportedly be based on the Revuelto, the brand’s flagship plug-in hybrid V12 supercar. However, the teaser hints that this isn’t just a styling exercise. Lamborghini appears to be preparing an entirely new body design, one that embraces the brand’s more radical design language—likely pushing the already aggressive Revuelto even further into visual insanity.

While Lamborghini remains tight-lipped on the details, the teaser image suggests extreme aero elements and dramatic sculpting—hallmarks of past limited-run legends. Think Reventón, which borrowed its menacing angles from jet fighters, or the Centenario, which turned the Aventador platform into a rolling tribute to aerodynamic engineering.

Under the skin, the Fenomeno is expected to retain the Revuelto’s potent hybrid powertrain: a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 paired with two front axial-flux electric motors and an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. In the Revuelto, this setup delivers a combined 1,001 horsepower—though it remains to be seen if the Fenomeno will receive any performance enhancements.

The name “Fenomeno” (Italian for “phenomenon”) seems fitting for a model intended to push the limits of what even Lamborghini considers extraordinary. The Few-Off series has long served as a laboratory for the company’s most daring ideas—both stylistically and technologically—and the Fenomeno looks set to continue that tradition.

With just 29 examples planned, the Fenomeno will likely be spoken for well before it makes its official debut. Expect a price tag deep into the seven figures and a place alongside icons like the Sesto Elemento, Veneno, and Sián in the brand’s ultra-exclusive pantheon.

More details will be revealed at Monterey Car Week, where Lamborghini is expected to pull the wraps off what could be its most audacious creation yet.

Stay tuned.

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Dash Bespoke Introduces Custom Supercar Platform with TR01 Chassis

In the world of supercars, personalization often comes at a premium—if it’s offered at all. Buyers are typically funneled into narrow spec sheets, handed a few trim options, and told to enjoy their six-figure machines just like everyone else. Full customization? That’s a privilege reserved for the ultra-rich and limited to the sacred stables of brands like Ferrari.

But a new British company is aiming to change that.

Enter Dash Bespoke, a fresh offshoot of renowned racing engineering firm Dash, which has been in the motorsport trenches since 2006. Their mission? To give enthusiasts and visionaries a more accessible pathway to creating a truly one-of-a-kind supercar—built virtually from the ground up.

At the heart of Dash Bespoke’s offering is the TR01 platform, a lightweight carbon fiber monocoque chassis first unveiled in 2023. Not only is it ultra-stiff and performance-ready, but it’s also fully Euro NCAP compliant—making it legal for road use in the UK. The chassis accommodates a wide range of powertrains, from electric setups to burly V-8s, and supports everything from road-going supercars to purpose-built race machines.

“The TR01 allows us to create a completely tailored vehicle without starting from scratch every time,” explains Dash CEO Tim Robathan. “Bringing a bespoke or low-volume performance vehicle to life is a monumental undertaking. For many brands and visionaries, the obstacles involved can bring a project to a halt. That’s why we created Dash Bespoke.”

Their first creation will be unveiled to the world at this summer’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Called the SlipStream, the debut model will feature a mid-mounted V-8 engine from New Zealand’s Hartley Engineering—the same powerplant specialists behind the Nilu27 supercar. The SlipStream also boasts bespoke carbon fiber subframes, light alloy suspension components, and high-performance hydraulic dampers from Nitron.

While Dash hasn’t released pricing, it’s safe to assume the SlipStream won’t be cheap. But with the promise of true customization—beyond what traditional supercar makers are willing to offer—it could very well be a more cost-effective and flexible alternative for those dreaming beyond the showroom catalog.

In a market often defined by exclusivity and restriction, Dash Bespoke is offering something rare: a blank canvas with a high-performance heart. And for the passionate few who want more than just another badge on the hood, that might be the most valuable luxury of all.

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Lamborghini Bets on Synthetic Fuels to Preserve the Combustion Engine Legacy

As the automotive industry accelerates toward an electric future, Lamborghini is taking a detour—one powered by synthetic fuels rather than lithium-ion batteries. The iconic Italian supercar maker has made it clear that the internal combustion engine (ICE) remains central to its identity, even as global regulations threaten to phase it out.

In a recent interview with CarExpert, Lamborghini’s Chief Technical Officer Rouven Mohr reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to ICEs, arguing that synthetic fuel could be the key to their survival. “Synthetic fuel could be the savior of the combustion engine,” Mohr stated, adding that Lamborghini’s new twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, set to power the upcoming Temerario, is capable of running efficiently on both gasoline and synthetic fuel.

Despite announcing its first electric vehicle (EV), Lamborghini has delayed its debut, signaling a lack of confidence in current EV solutions to deliver the same visceral thrill as a roaring V8. “If you ask me the emotion side at the moment… I don’t see the [electric] solution that is convincing now,” Mohr said. He believes that while EVs will eventually win broader acceptance, a new generation of enthusiasts may rediscover the allure of old-school combustion.

Synthetic fuels, often called e-fuels, are produced from renewable sources using water, carbon dioxide, and green electricity. They offer the promise of carbon-neutral emissions, a potential loophole in the European Union’s 2035 ban on new CO₂-emitting vehicles. While combustion engines won’t be outright banned, they must run on such carbon-neutral fuels to remain compliant.

However, widespread adoption remains a long shot. Synthetic fuels are still in their infancy, with production limited and costs high. That hasn’t deterred Lamborghini—or its parent company, the Volkswagen Group. Porsche, another marque under VW’s umbrella, has been producing synthetic fuel in Chile since late 2022 through a partnership with Highly Innovative Fuels (HIF). Their pilot project uses wind energy to generate hydrogen and combine it with CO₂ to create a renewable fuel—one Porsche has already used to power a 911.

Other luxury automakers are also testing the waters. Ferrari, Bentley, and Bugatti have expressed interest in synthetic fuels, while mainstream manufacturers like Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru are exploring alternative ICE technologies, including hydrogen combustion.

Still, industry analysts remain cautious. The global shift toward electrification has absorbed much of the industry’s capital, and developing an infrastructure for synthetic fuel may prove too expensive for mass-market viability. Most automakers are betting on battery EVs, not combustion’s revival.

For Lamborghini, the road ahead is split. While EVs may dominate the future, the brand is placing a high-stakes bet that there will still be space—and demand—for the visceral, emotional experience of a roaring engine fueled by innovation, not gasoline.

Source: Motor1, CarExpert; Photo: Lamborghini