Instead of working on increasing its horsepower, Lamborghini will now be targeting performance gains by using lighter materials to reduce vehicle weight. Its drivetrain specialists have said the company will move away from the focus on increasing engine thrust.
CEO Stephan Winkelmann said that they have reached a point where acceleration equals consumption. And when there’s more consumption, it only means that there’s increased CO2 emissions. To avoid future government regulations, Lamborghini will be spending more on r&d that seeks to drop the weight of the cars.
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