Depending on who you ask, the new Lamborghini Revuelto may, or may not, have turned out to be exactly what you’d expect from the Italian automaker. But in any case, it’d have come very close. Two main reasons for this. One—it’s still got that textbook V12 internal combustion engine. Then secondly, it’s a plug-in hybrid.
The company—like any other exotic car manufacturer today—has had to tango with the preservation of its heritage, all the while keeping pace with the transition towards electrification. The Revuelto, if anything, has just set the tempo, and in the process made two friends—namely, enthusiasts and regulators—with a single gift.
As far as nomenclature goes, the Italian automaker has certainly stayed on brand, with the Revuelto being named after a feisty Catalonian fighting bull from the late 19th century. Classic Lamborghini, and in the good way. The Revuelto features an advanced carbon-fiber monocoque chassis and a Forged Composites central monocoque, shedding 9kg compared to the Aventador.
The Revuelto combines a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine with a 3.8kWh lithium-ion battery that powers three electric motors. This hybrid setup delivers a total output of 1,001 hp to all four wheels. Lamborghini claims the Revuelto can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 217 mph.
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