New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Urus SE Conquers High-Altitude Himalayan Passes
Automobili Lamborghini has completed the inaugural edition of Esperienza Terra India, marking the brand's highest-altitude driving experience ever undertaken globally. The exclusive six-day expedition traversed the mountain terrains of Ladakh, demonstrating the performance and versatility of the hybrid Super SUV, the Lamborghini Urus SE.
Key Highlights of Esperienza Terra India
Global Altitude Record: The expedition set a high-altitude milestone for Lamborghini, navigating mountain routes rising above 5,300 metres.
Participant Convoy: A fleet of 18 cars carrying customers and prospective clients from across India completed the expedition.
Historic Milestone: The inaugural event coincided with Automobili Lamborghini's 63rd anniversary.
Featured Super SUV: The drive exclusively featured the plug-in hybrid Lamborghini Urus SE.
Route and Driving Landmarks
The six-day driving route covered some of the world's most challenging high-altitude roads and iconic landmarks across Ladakh:
Leh: Served as the initial acclimatisation base for participants before high-altitude driving commenced.
Cultural Landmarks: Route included Magnetic Hill and the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers.
Chang La Pass: Traversed at an elevation of 5,360 metres en route to Pangong Tso lake.
Loma Bridge & Chumathang: Covered across asphalt highways and off-road gravel tracks.
Khardung La Pass: Concluded with the ascent of Khardung La (5,359 m), among the world's highest motorable passes.
Urus SE Performance Specifications
The terrain and elevation of the Himalayas highlighted the powertrain capabilities and dynamic balance of the Lamborghini Urus SE:
SpecificationTechnical DetailsPowertrain4.0-litre Twin-Turbo V8 + Electric MotorBattery25.9 kWh Lithium-ionTotal Power800 CVTotal Torque950 NmVehicle ClassPlug-in Hybrid Super SUV (PHEV)
The Urus SE delivered torque distribution, chassis stability, and adaptive control across gravel tracks, steep inclines, and low-oxygen conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamborghini Esperienza Terra India?
Esperienza Terra India is an exclusive high-altitude driving programme hosted by Automobili Lamborghini for clients and participants in India.
Where was the inaugural Esperienza Terra India held?
The drive took place across the Ladakh region in India, covering routes through Leh, Chang La Pass, Khardung La Pass, and Pangong Tso.
Which vehicle model was featured in the expedition?
The expedition featured a fleet of 18 Lamborghini Urus SE plug-in hybrid Super SUVs.
What was the highest point reached during the event?
The convoy traversed Chang La Pass at an elevation of 5,360 metres above sea level.
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