Lamborghini Says No to Turbocharging, at least In The Immediate Future

Speaking with British publication Autocar, the Italian firm’s CEO Stephan Winkelmann said that Lamborghini won’t be joining the turbocharging craze any time soon.

“For the time being it will not happen. For this decade, I don’t see it happening in the super sport car business – although I would also caution against saying it could never happen,” said Winkelmann.

“The future can take its own path when fuel regulations are involved. All I will say is that any development along those lines must be consistent with the DNA of Lamborghini,” he added.

Winkelmann said that the next iteration of the Gallardo sports car, which is expected in “at least two years down the road”, would not feature a turbocharged engine at launch. However, there is a possibility that the Italian sports car may get a turbo engine towards the end of its life in 2020.