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During an interview with Auto Motor und Sport (AMS), Lamborghini Chief Technical Officer Rouven Mohr answered questions about the company's plans with electrified powertrains and how that will play out with downsized engines. But after seeing the Lamborghini Revuelto and its 1,001 horsepower hybrid V12 setup, one this is certain; fire-spitting engines are still in Lambo's future.

"Even in the electric age, we need technical differentiation that fits the manufacturer's philosophy. This is where we differ from other brands," Mohr said. "The weight issue mentioned earlier will only develop in favor of BEVs in the coming years. But a V6 engine just doesn't fit the brand at the moment."

It's interesting to hear Mohr rule out a V6 here because company CEO Stephan Winkelmann seemed open to it back in 2021. V6 engines are currently being used by competitors such as the Ferrari 296 GTB and the McLaren Artura, both of which employ hybrid setups, so it's clearly not impossible to make this configuration sound adequate for a supercar.

This leads to an interesting question of what engine will be used in the successor for the Lamborghini Huracan, which currently has a V10. Rumors indicate the Huracan successor will be a hybrid, specifically a plug-in like the 296 and Artura. These same murmurs suggest this car will get a twin-turbocharged V8 that is currently in development.

Lamborghini wants to cut its fleet emissions by a whopping 50% in just two years, and switching to hybrid powertrains will greatly aid in this goal. The Italian automaker clearly isn't ready to go all-electric though, instead putting all its eggs into the synthetic fuel basket just like its sister company, Porsche. eFuel could help companies like Lamborghini, who are known for loud engines, keep building them even as other brands are forced to go electric.

The replacement for the Huracan will arrive next year in 2024, and we are anxious to see what kind of engine it will have.