Lamborghini broke the Pikes Peak Hill Climb record in the SUV category, using the upcoming facelift of the Urus. The new version has been under test for quite some time and will be presented during Monterey Car Week. The improvements are both visual and in terms of performance through an increase in power.
Pirelli test driver Simone Faggioli drove the new Urus on the 20-kilometer Hill Climb section with a total of 156 turns. He recorded a time of 10:32.064, finishing at an altitude of 14,115 feet. The previous SUV record of 10:49.902 was set by Rhys Millen with the Bentley Bentayga in 2018.
The new Urus is still powered by the 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine, which is expected to exceed the current 641 horsepower at 660+.
For the 100th running of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, the car had a set of new Pirelli P Zero Trofe Rs tires, specially developed for use by a powerful SUV. These semi-slicks are sized 285/40 R22 and 325/35 R22.
