When you hear the name Lamborghini, you immediately think of aggressively angular cars that look and accelerate so fast that they seem about ready to lift off from the road. So it probably comes as a surprise to hear that the Italian automaker produced the Lamborghini Urus, a sports utility vehicle (SUV) intended for daily driving–and the occasional need for speed.
Much like the other Lambos, the Lamborghini Urus can go fast. But how fast can it go? And is it the fastest Lamborghini? Much more the fastest SUV of its class?
Lamborghini stated that the Urus can reach a top speed of 190 miles per hour (306 kilometers per hour). Testing showed that the SUV can attain 204 mph (329 km/h) according to a digital speedometer. In those tests, a different method of measurement gave a speed of 195 mph (314 km/h).
Without a doubt, the Lamborghini Urus is a true Lamborghini. It can outrun most sports cars while conveying you and your passengers in the roomy comfort of an SUV. However, it isn’t the fastest production Lambo in history.
Three different Lamborghini models share that honor: The Countach LPI 800-4, Centenario, and Sian Roadster. All three cars can reach at least 217 mph (349 km/h).
It’s no surprise that these three Lamborghini models can outrun the Urus. The 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 takes its name from the original Countach, which popularized the Italian Wedge body with sharp angles. Powered by a hybrid-electric powertrain, it can accelerate faster than the Urus.
The Lamborghini Centenario paid tribute to the 100th birthday of automobile designer Ferruccio Lamborghini. Unveiled in 2016, it showed off breakthrough technologies while testing features intended for new models.
As for the Lamborghini Sian Roadster, it’s the first hybrid produced by the company. The Countach LPI 800-4 mentioned earlier used the same hybrid-electric powertrain that the Sian Roadster introduced.
Also of note is the Lamborghini Veneno, a limited production version of the Lamborghini Aventador, the successor to the legendary Lamborghini Murcielago. With a top speed of 221 mph (355 kph) and capable of hitting 62 mph in under three seconds, it’s faster than the three models mentioned above. However, only a few units were ever made.
While it’s not the fastest Lamborghini period, the Urus can make a good claim to be the fastest SUV. Its closest competitors are the 2022 Audi RS Q8 and 2022 Bentley Bentayga Speed. These two SUVs can reach 190 mph, five miles slower than what the Urus achieved during testing.
Lamborghini made a name for itself as a sports car and supercar manufacturer. Its deft touch shows in the Urus, which combines the muscular appearance of the typical SUV with the sharp lines associated with a Lambo. The interior is no slouch, either, as it combines the roominess of a sports utility vehicle with the artistry expected of the Italian automaker.
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