I bloody love Lamborghinis; they’re such unapologetic cars.  Yes, they’re not the most refined machines out there, and they’re profoundly silly, but they are heaps of fun.  Of course MPG has never previously been a consideration, but according to company CEO Stephan Winkelmann, the Gallardo will be the first Lambo model with a hybrid petrol-electric engine. The first Lamborghini hybrids are slated to arrive by 2015. Read more after the jump.

In an interview with Germany’s Automobilewoch, Winkelmann stated that the Lamborghini hybrid, like current examples such as the Toyota Prius, will rely on an electric motor to propel the car fully at slow speeds, like in city traffic. The traditional Lambo 10 or 12-cylinder gasoline engine will take over at higher speeds.  I think you can be pretty confident that they’re not going to take the edge off – but how much will a hybrid help with a car like the Gallardo?  Unlikely you’re going to be hypermiling it around your tax haven…

Via Popsci