Temerario paywall scandal
Early owners of Lamborghini's new €400,000 Temerario are discovering a controversial subscription — reportedly €12,000 per year to 'unlock' a V8 mode even though the hardware is present. (italpassion.fr)
The story first appeared in an ItalPassion report published April 1, 2026 and was picked up by enthusiast sites within 24 hours. (italpassion.fr) Automobili Lamborghini’s official materials list the Temerario’s powertrain as a twin‑turbo 4.0‑liter V8 aided by three electric motors, with combined output marketed at roughly 920 CV (about 907 hp) and a 10,000 rpm redline. (lamborghini.com) Lamborghini advertises connected services and over‑the‑air software updates through its Lamborghini Unica/Connect platforms, which the company says deliver periodic infotainment and feature updates to customers. (lamborghini.com) European list prices for a base Temerario start in the low‑€300,000s according to Quattroruote’s price list, while current dealer and classified listings across AutoScout24 show examples advertised from about €358,000 up to mid‑€400,000s depending on specification and options. (quattroruote.it) As of this briefing there is no published Automobili Lamborghini statement addressing the published claims on its official media pages or newsroom. (media.lamborghini.com) Industry precedent shows manufacturers offering paid “functions on demand” and subscriptioned connected services — a recent survey of automaker offerings cites examples such as paid feature unlocks and timed plans from multiple brands. (cars.com)
