The engineers could've kept the big engine but not without making some major compromises. When the last Audi R8 rolled off the assembly line in March, it took away with it the mighty V-10.

But power delivery should be true to traditional high-revving Lamborghini form; the engine's maximum power of 788 horsepower arrives between 9,000 and 9,750 rpm, while peak torque of 538 lb-ft ...

Lamborghini has ... located between the engine and gearbox, enhances responsiveness by eliminating turbo lag and ensuring seamless power delivery through gear shifts. Two large turbochargers ...