Lamborghini Needs To Build The Asterion, Now

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It’s no secret that Lamborghini has fallen behind in the automotive scheme of things. Yes, the automaker did release the amazing Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4, but when considering what other exotic automakers are doing, Lamborghini’s at the back of the pack.

The rampaging bull unveiled their hybrid-powered-hypercar – the Asterion – earlier this month at the Paris Auto Show. And I absolutely adore it. But it’s come to stand for everything that I love and hate about the automaker.

If you’ve been living under a rock, or have completely ignored all forms of automotive news, here’s a quick recap of the Asterion. It utilizes the same 5.2-L V-10 from the Huracán LP 610-4, which produces 610 hp and is then coupled to three electric motors for a maximum of 910 hp.

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What makes the Asterion even better is its classical styling. Modern day Lamborghinis are sharp-edged monsters that look like they eat horses for fun, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But the Asterion has that old-school-charm that has long been gone from almost every automaker on the market today.

As you can tell, I simply adore the Asterion and Lamborghini for that matter. They’re the automaker that got me into cars, the reason why I even want to write about them. But I’ll be the first to admit that they dropped the ball with this “technology demonstrator.”

Of course I’m referring to Ferrari’s, McLaren’s and Porsche’s hybrid-powered-hypercars.

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In a rare instance of either pure luck or ingenuity, Lamborghini created something the world needs right now – an overpowered, beautiful, overpriced hypercar capable of mind-bending speeds while saving fuel. They even went above and beyond the other hypercar automakers and created something that isn’t necessarily confined to the track.

I obviously don’t have the millions of dollars required to get one of the multi-million dollar vehicles in questions, but if I did, I’m not sure how well the in-production vehicles would do during an extended drive.

The McLaren P1 and Ferrari LaFerrari are hardcore track monsters built only to serve the need of rich individuals wanting to put in fast lap times. You could use them on the road, but they wouldn’t be comfortable. At least that’s what my theory states. The Porsche 918 Spyder isn’t as raw as the other two, making it the easy choice for a lovely, scenic cruise.

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If Lamborghini were to actually build the Asterion, it would easily become the go-to-hypercar for people who want to go driving off a racetrack. You see, not only does the Lamborghini have the power to keep up with the trio, but it also the interior to rival an 18^th century mansion.

Would the Asterion have done well if it went into production? Hell yes. Would it have been the favorite of the three? Probably not. Would it have brought Lamborghini out of the middle ages and into the technological era? Absolutely.

The Asterion could’ve have done so many things for Lamborghini. Instead it’ll go down as the prettiest, most technological advanced Lamborghini to never hit the road. It’ll stand for everything Lamborghini and the world needs, but something the automaker refuses to build.

Oh well. At least I have the Lamborghini Aventador to look forward to. I heard kidneys have become quite popular on the black market.

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