Lamborghini Urus sets new record, clocks 298kmph on ice

Piloted by the 18-time Days of Speed Russian record-holder Andrey Leontyev, the maximum recorded speed of the Urus during the record-breaking sprint was an impressive 298kmph.

Automobili Lamborghini took part for the first time in the Days of Speed on the ice of Lake Baikal, with the Lamborghini Urus setting the 1,000-meter record, at 114kmph average speed from a standing start. Piloted by the 18-time Days of Speed Russian record-holder Andrey Leontyev, the maximum recorded speed of the Urus during the record-breaking sprint was an impressive 298kmph. During the practice runs, the Urus reached a maximum speed of 302kmph. The official data registered by the FIA (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile) and the RAF (Russian Automobile Federation) will be published next month. Konstantin Sychev, Head, Lamborghini Eastern Europe said, “This extreme challenge has once again proven that the Urus Super SUV delivers the inherent performance expected of a Lamborghini in terms of acceleration and top speed as well as handling, to unlock any road: be it a highway, off-road route or even ice. We are excited to see the Urus’ official results published.” The Lamborghini Urus features a 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo engine delivering 650bhp at 6,000rpm, and producing maximum torque of 850Nm at 2,250rpm. The Urus accelerates from 0-100kmph in 3.6 seconds, 0-200kmph in 12.8 seconds, and with a top speed of 305kmph, it is one of the fastest SUVs available in the market at present.