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Lamborghini adds optional titanium exhaust to Temerario, open-top variant due November 18

The Akrapovič-built system is 12% lighter than standard and will also appear on the first Temerario derivative, a likely Spyder, debuting in Los Angeles.

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Lamborghini has unveiled an optional titanium exhaust for the Temerario coupe, developed with Slovenian specialist Akrapovič, and confirmed the system will also be fitted to the first new derivative of the supercar, which debuts on November 18 in Los Angeles.

The hand-assembled system is part of Lamborghini's Accessori Originali catalogue and will be offered as a retrofit for existing owners, the company says.

A lighter, louder V8 for the Temerario

Lamborghini says the Akrapovič exhaust weighs 25.1 pounds (11.4 kg), which is 12% lighter than the standard component. It uses high-grade titanium alloys with precision-cast valve housings and a dedicated black finish for the tailpipe.

The system has revised geometry with larger tubes, custom manifolds, a new silencer architecture, upgraded heat insulation and retuned NVH settings. Lamborghini claims it produces deeper notes at low revs and an incisive acoustic signature as the twin-turbo V8 approaches its 10,000-rpm limiter.

The Temerario was introduced in 2024 as a replacement for the V10-powered Huracan, using a plug-in-hybrid V8 powertrain. That setup pairs a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 with three electric motors and a 3.8-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, for a combined output of 907 horsepower (677 kW / 920 PS).

The exhaust is a follow-up to earlier Akrapovič projects for the Urus and the Huracan. Lamborghini has not announced pricing for the titanium system.

The Temerario coupe on the move, with its new titanium exhaust hardware hinted in the inset
The Temerario coupe on the move, with its new titanium exhaust hardware hinted in the inset, Image: Carscoops

Open-top Temerario teased for November 18

A line at the end of Lamborghini's press release mentions a new derivative scheduled to premiere next week. A teaser on Lamborghini's official website confirms the debut will take place on November 18 in Los Angeles, with a single photo focused on three louvers, most likely mounted on a redesigned engine cover.

Earlier spy shots of camouflaged prototypes and recent comments by high-ranking officials suggest the mystery model is an open-air Temerario, likely to adopt the Spyder moniker in line with drop-top versions of the Gallardo and Huracan.

The Spyder would be the first in a series of new Temerario variants, following the expanded Huracan family. Future additions will reportedly include track-focused offshoots and a potential successor to the dirt-ready Huracan Sterrato.

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Ford builds a one-off Expedition Tremor overlander with a rooftop tent

Project Overland adds a 2-inch lift, a Warn winch and Raptor R wheels, but it is a showcase build rather than a showroom model.

Image: Carscoops

Ford has turned the Expedition Tremor into a fully equipped overlanding showcase called Project Overland, built with Fox Factory Vehicles and unveiled as a one-off tribute to overlanding culture. It packs a rooftop tent, a winch and a two-inch lift, but it is not a special edition buyers can order from a Ford dealer.

What Project Overland adds to the Expedition Tremor

The build rides on the same wheels as the Ford F-150 Raptor R, wrapped in BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyres, and gains Fox 2.0 Performance Series coilovers for a 2-inch lift. A new front bumper with a skid plate and a Warn winch has been fitted, along with an upgraded intercooler.

Those parts sit on top of what the factory Expedition Tremor already offers, including a rear skid plate, Raptor-inspired running boards and up to 10.6 inches of ground clearance. The result is a vehicle set up for harsh terrain, though the changes are aimed at capability and appearance rather than any change to the standard drivetrain.

Project Overland's Expedition Tremor shown with its rooftop tent deployed and awning extended.
Project Overland's Expedition Tremor shown with its rooftop tent deployed and awning extended., Image: Carscoops

The camping kit and the two-tone finish

Most of the body is white, with the roof, pillars and liftgate finished in black, and black and orange stripes running along the sides. The build also carries new LED roof lights and ditch lights, plus a large roof rack holding Tred Pro recovery boards.

For camping, Ford fitted a Yakima SkyRise HD rooftop tent, an OverNOut awning, a ladder and liftgate side curtains. Inside, there are new auxiliary switches and front seats re-trimmed in black leather with orange accents and contrast stitching.

You cannot buy this exact truck

Project Overland follows the Expedition Timberline Off-Grid concept in being a showcase rather than a production variant, so it will not appear on a dealership lot as shown. Owners who want the look have to assemble it themselves.

Some of the parts can be ordered directly from Ford, including the rooftop tent, the liftgate side curtains and the roof rack. Buyers chasing the full look can also purchase the F-150 Raptor R wheels from Ford for $2,730. The lights, winch and recovery boards come from third-party suppliers.

Ford has not announced a price for Project Overland as a package, because there is no package to buy: the cost to a driver is the sum of whichever accessories they choose, with the Raptor R wheels the only Ford-priced item the sources detail. That makes the build a menu rather than a model, and it means the Tremor's overlanding look is limited only by how much of the catalogue a buyer is willing to add.

Why Ford is showing it at all

The Expedition Tremor already leaves the factory with skid plates, running boards and generous ground clearance, so Project Overland is less about fixing weaknesses than about showing how far the platform can be pushed. For Ford, it doubles as a shop window for accessories the brand already sells, which is the practical benefit for anyone shopping for an Expedition Tremor.

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