Lamborghini’s new Urus SE Performante debuts with an Integrated Power Brake (IPB) system that the company says increases braking power by 10% and cuts the 124–0 mph (200–0 km/h) stopping distance to under 426 feet (130 meters), compared with the previous Urus Performante. The system pairs with a six-degrees-of-freedom “6D sensor” carried over from the one-off Fenomeno and eight chassis-mounted accelerometers, replacing the on-off intervention of conventional ABS with continuous brake-torque modulation at each caliper.
“One of the key elements that most effectively expresses the ultra-performance character of the new Urus SE Performante is its braking system,” said Stefano Cossalter, Urus Product Line Director. “The seamless integration of the Integrated Power Brake (IPB) system further enhances the vehicle’s dynamic capabilities, delivering greater precision, responsiveness and driving confidence in all conditions.”
Highlights
- IPB system delivers a 10% increase in braking power and 12% faster system responsiveness versus the previous Urus Performante
- 124–0 mph (200–0 km/h) stopping distance reduced to under 426 feet (130 meters)
- Eight accelerometers — one per wheel, one per chassis corner — feed real-time data to the IPB control unit
- Brake cooling improved 8% via a new dedicated NACA duct; carbon-ceramic rotors measure 17.32 in. (440 mm) front and 16.14 in. (410 mm) rear
How the IPB System Works
The IPB control unit draws on the 6D sensor, positioned near the vehicle’s center of gravity, to continuously estimate tire grip, vehicle speed, and body attitude angle rather than relying solely on reactive feedback. According to Lamborghini, this predictive layer extends into the Traction Control System and Integrated Vehicle Control (IVC) for lateral stability, allowing torque delivery and brake pressure to be managed smoothly and continuously rather than through discrete interventions.
“On top of the IPB system the 6D sensor, which was indeed carried over from the Fenomeno, has been placed at the centre of gravity of the Urus SE Performante to better measure yaw, roll and pitch coefficients,” Cossalter said. “Thanks to all the collected data, the Urus SE Performante shows a max deceleration increased by 9% compared to the previous Urus Performante, granting a 6% faster manoeuvre and 12% faster reaction time.”
The IVC system separately uses body attitude angle estimates to optimize high-speed maneuvers such as sudden lane changes, which Lamborghini says makes vehicle response 6% faster and reduces oscillation around the intended trajectory.
Cooling and Hardware
Brake cooling gets a dedicated assist from a new NACA duct that works with the front splitter to channel air directly toward the front discs and calipers, which Lamborghini says improves brake cooling efficiency by 8% compared with the standard Urus SE. The carbon-ceramic brakes themselves carry over familiar Urus dimensions — 440 mm (17.32 in.) front discs at 40 mm (1.57 in.) thick, and 410 mm (16.14 in.) rear discs at 32 mm (1.26 in.) thick — with the performance gains attributed to the control system rather than larger hardware.
Chassis Integration
The braking upgrades work alongside a new AURA dual-chamber air suspension, which Lamborghini says reduces body roll during sporty driving by 55% and comfort-related vibration by 25% compared with the previous Urus Performante. Dual-valve dampers manage compression and rebound independently, and a 0.6-inch (16 mm) wider track contributes to the vehicle’s cornering stability. Lamborghini has not disclosed pricing or order-opening dates for the Urus SE Performante.
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