Bridgestone Named Exclusive Tire Partner for New Lamborghini Temerario Super Sportscar
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Bridgestone has custom-engineered three tire fitments for Lamborghini's latest Hybrid High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV), helping the supercar achieve its best performance on and off the track, as well as in tough winter conditions. - As Lamborghini's long-term partner, Bridgestone has delivered bespoke Potenza Sport and Potenza Race tires for the Temerario's summer and track fitments and a custom-developed Blizzak LM005 tire for its winter fitment designed to help answer all drivers' needs.
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All three premium tires were developed using Bridgestone's proprietary
Virtual Tire Development technology for additional benefits in terms of sustainability and efficiency.
"After the Lamborghini Huracán STO,
A wide tire lineup to meet all driver needs
Building on its strong motorsports' legacy, Bridgestone used its iconic
The Lamborghini Temerario's bespoke Bridgestone Potenza Sport fitment applies a pattern design that maximizes dry handling, wet handling and high-speed performances to enhance the vehicle's sport behavior. The Temerario's Potenza Sport ultra-high performance tire is also available in a Run-Flat homologated version. This allows drivers to maintain control after a puncture and safely continue driving for 50 miles at up to 50 mph. This custom tire provides a higher grip level, superior traction and extreme road driving comfort, alongside safety and peace of mind.
In addition, Bridgestone has engineered a bespoke Potenza Race tire to unleash the incredible performances of the supercar—which applies the first and only production super sportscar engine capable of reaching 10,000 rpm. This unique race fitment delivers excellent grip, enhanced handling and long-lasting performance for all track enthusiasts. The tire's high-level grip is enabled by a bespoke compound developed for track usage and then transferred to road application.
Completing a full lineup to meet every driver's needs and demands, Bridgestone has also custom-developed its Blizzak LM005 winter tire for the Temerario. Engineering Bridgestone's multi-award-winning tire into a bespoke winter fitment, the Blizzak LM005 enables the hybrid supercar to deliver top performance even in extreme winter conditions.
"The Temerario is a new benchmark in the super sportscar segment, offering the highest levels of performance and comfort, and Bridgestone is the perfect partner to help us maximize its potential," says
Developed virtually to deliver greater efficiency and sustainability
Developed at Bridgestone's R&D Center in
The Lamborghini Temerario is set to be launched in 2025, with its custom-engineered Bridgestone tires available in eight dimensions across 20" and 21" sizes. The tires will be manufactured in
Bridgestone's partnership with Lamborghini aligns with the Bridgestone E8 Commitment, which consists of eight Bridgestone-like values starting with the letter "
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