Did you know Lamborghini’s latest hybrids owe a key part of their performance to Mercedes-Benz? While the two brands might seem worlds apart, Mercedes is quietly shaping the future of hybrid supercars—not just under its own name, but through its subsidiaries. One key player is Yasa, a British company Mercedes acquired in 2021. Yasa’s advanced axial flux electric motors are now central to Lamborghini’s latest hybrids. These motors are small, light, and powerful. They produce twice the torque of traditional designs. In Lamborghini’s V-12 Revuelto and the new V-8 Temerario, they drive the front axles with precision. Surprisingly, Mercedes hasn’t yet used these revolutionary motors in its own vehicles. That will change soon. The company plans to debut them in upcoming AMG electric cars, including a sedan and a large SUV. This technology was first seen in Mercedes’ 2023 Vision One-Eleven concept. Compact Power Behind Lamborghini’s HybridsYasa’s advanced axial-flux motors weigh just 38.1 pounds, produce 148 horsepower, and deliver 221 lb-ft of torque. At only 2.75 inches thick and 11.6 inches in diameter, they fit neatly into Lamborghini’s cutting-edge designs. Despite their compact size, these oil-cooled motors spin up to 10,000 rpm. The Temerario features three Yasa motors, including one mounted at the rear. In contrast, the Revuelto’s rear motor is supplied by Mahle. Yasa’s technology is already proven. It first appeared in the Koenigsegg Regera in 2016, followed by Ferrari’s SF90 Stradale and 296 GTB. Ferrari is now preparing for a shift to in-house motor development. Its first fully electric vehicle, set to debut next year, will mark this transition. “To see our collaboration flourish so early, first with the development of the e-propulsion system for the Revuelto V12 hybrid hypercar and now the next-generation YASA electric motor design for the Temerario V8, is simply thrilling," Yasa’s Managing Director Graeme Cook said. "But this is just the start of our partnership with Lamborghini – our intent is to continue to push engineering boundaries and challenge design norms.” Source: YASA
