Lamborghini Says No Turbocharging 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.

Source [Autocar]

 

It's sad to see Lamborghini and Ferrari move away from manuals, but at least they are both sticking with NA engines, for now. It'll be interesting to see what engine configuration the next Gallardo and 458 replacement use

 

thats great news

also love the fact that they stuck with a single clutch setup vs dual which because of its super smoothness, takes away from the shifting feeling

 

Very good news!!!!

 

Now if only they still produced cars with manual transmissions this would be perfect.

 

Even though I'm a huge fan of turbos, I'm very happy Lambo is sticking to NA.

 

Now do away with the fvcking SUV idea and things would be GREAT!

 

This is great news, indeed, DJ. Thanks for posting!

I'm glad they're sticking to NA, this way I can get my NA fix and still get my crazy turbo fix through UGR.

 

Lambo still makes stick shift on the gallardo. I don't see anything wrong w turbo as long a v12 is still available.

 

Interesting but good to hear.