Will never give up on the V12, says Lamborghini sales chief

In August, Lamborghini will have the strongest lineup in the company's history.

During an interview, Federico Foschini, Head of Sales & Marketing at Lamborghini, stated that the carmaker will find a way to retain the iconic V12 powertrain for the future.

When asked about the use of synthetic fuels to power a V12, Foschini stated, "Synthetic fuels are something we need to seriously consider because if all of a sudden we can’t make combustion-engined cars any more, we need to find a way to still be Lamborghini. It won’t change how versatile we want to be with our model powertrains, but it does give us the possibility to open a new door for the next generation of supercars."

He added, "We want to retain the V12 if we can because it’s just so iconic. And if there is a way for us to do that, we will never give up on it."

Foschini also spoke about recreating the engine notes on electric cars. He mentioned, "One key value of our brand is authenticity, and this should also be true with the sound. To recreate a V12 engine note is something that I would not do because you need to manage the new technology knowing its potential, and not purely to lean on the past."

Apart from the V12, the Lamborghini sales chief also mentioned the upcoming successor of the Huracan, which is scheduled to be globally unveiled in August this year. Foschini stated that in August, Lamborghini will have the strongest lineup in the company's history.

Source: TopGear