It’s no secret that the Lamborghini Gallardo and the Huracan share base with the Audi R8. Since 2003, Lamborghini and Audi have accomplished this to make sure sharing of improvement prices throughout the manufacturers. Nonetheless, now, thanks to raised gross sales, the event of the Huracan-replacement might be unbiased of the Audi.
Lamborghini gross sales numbers in 2022
In 2023, the Italian carmaker reported gross sales of 9233 models. These have been break up throughout 753 Aventador V12s, 3113 Huracan V10s and 5367 Urus V8s.
Additional, within the first 3 months of 2023, Lamborghini has already reported a 3 % larger gross sales than the identical interval final 12 months. That is even if the Aventador is not on sale.
All these numbers have translated to a wholesome revenue margin. In 2022, Lamborghini reported Euro 614 million in earnings, a rise of 56 % in comparison with 2021. This additionally implies that the carmaker now makes 26 % margin per automobile over the 20 % margin of 2021.
Audi R8 and Lamborghini’s Huracan successor improvement paths
Audi has already revealed that the German carmaker is taking a look at electrification for the next-gen R8. Therefore, the plans for a Third-gen petrol powered Audi R8 have been canned. In the meantime, Lamborghini is taking a look at a V8-hybrid because the powertrain for the Huracan-replacement.
Now, because of Lamborghini’s profitability, the carmaker can give attention to growing their Huracan-replacement independently. Additional, whereas the automobile is being developed independently, it isn’t totally dominated out that this may very well be shared at a later date.
Supply : Drive