Lamborghini doesn't need Audi for Huracán successor. Can develop own platform now.

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Lamborghini doesn't need Audi for Huracán successor

Can develop own platform now

In 1998, Audi acquired Lamborghini. The Gallardo model was launched, which was a collaboration that Audi was involved in developing from scratch. Audi got the R8 model, and eventually, the Gallardo was replaced by the Huracán model. Now, Lamborghini is doing extremely well, so they won't need Audi's assistance when it comes to developing a successor to the Huracán. They simply have the opportunity to develop their own platform. This statement comes from Lamborghini's Franceso Scardaoni, who says:

"Since we’ve been so profitable, we got the green light to develop our own platform- From one side, being part of the Volkswagen Group and having a platform to share is really good because you can share technology, and use technology that is validated from other brands – it’s really a good approach. But of course, being able to design our own platform gives us even more freedom to create the platform that best fits the Lamborghini DNA without any compromise. The company is setting records, quarter over quarter, year over year in terms of financials so… we are able to invest a huge amount of money in terms of research and development and to design our own platforms."

The third generation of the Audi R8 is expected to be fully electric. The direction the successor to the Huracán will take is still somewhat uncertain, but now they can (almost) do as they please with their own platform. However, there are rumors that the V10 engine may be replaced by a twin-turbocharged V8 and some form of electrification.

thedrive.com

Cars,

Audi, Lamborghini, Gallardo, Huracán, Volkswagen Group

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