Lamborghini Revuelto Full Review & Track-Tested: V12 + Electric - Does It Still Feel Like a Lambo?

What Is the Lamborghini Revuelto?

The Lamborghini Revuelto is the brand's V12 flagship and the successor to the Aventador, built at Lamborghini's factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy. It is a mid-engined, all-wheel-drive supercar that combines a naturally aspirated V12 with plug-in hybrid technology. At around £450,000, it sits at the top of Lamborghini's range and targets buyers who want an exotic poster car with everyday usability.

What makes the Lamborghini Revuelto special:

• 6.5-litre V12 producing 814hp, with peak power arriving at 9,250rpm
• Two electric motors drive the front wheels, and a third sits at the gearbox
• 3.8kWh battery, which the V12 can recharge in around six minutes, according to Lamborghini
• 13 driving modes, from electric-only city driving to stability control off
• Carbon-fibre monocoque with a dry weight of 1,772kg
• Lamborghini says aerodynamic efficiency is up 61% and downforce up 66% compared with the Aventador Ultimae

What Does the Lamborghini Revuelto Look Like?

The Revuelto measures 4,947mm long, 2,033mm wide and 1,160mm high, making it longer and lower than its V12 rival, the Ferrari 12Cilindri. Vicki considers it a work of art from any angle, and its low wedge profile follows the line of Lamborghini's V12 flagships. Active LED headlights move to highlight the road ahead, and the windscreen uses lightweight glass.

Doors and Carbon Fibre:

The aluminium scissor doors rise skywards in classic Lamborghini style. Squeezing the hidden handle drops the window slightly before the door opens, so it rewards a patient hand. Vicki finds the shiny woven carbon on the protruding bodywork almost too generous, but loves that the raw, unpainted carbon structure is on show inside the door openings.

[Image: rear view, photo 12, 475728ac-image.jpg] Alt text: Lamborghini Revuelto in dark green, rear view showing the Y-shaped tail lights and hexagonal exhausts

Aerodynamics:

Flaps, slots and channels cover the bodywork, and Lamborghini says the Revuelto is its most aerodynamic car yet. The rear wing rises from around 50mph and closes again under braking. At the back, the tailpipes and the exposed V12 take centre stage.

Storage and Charging Port:

The front storage area holds 112 litres, enough for a soft weekend bag or two alongside Lamborghini's traditional white gloves and toolkit. The charging port hides beneath a carbon-fibre flap, which locks while leaving a gap for the cable so you can plug in and walk away.

How Does the Lamborghini Revuelto Drive?

Engine and Power Delivery:

The Revuelto starts silently in electric mode, so the V12 only wakes when the driver asks for it through the steering wheel. Press the accelerator and the electric boost arrives first, before the 6.5-litre V12 builds towards its 9,250rpm power peak. Vicki finds the engine looks and sounds divine.

The eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox delivers razor-sharp shifts. Throttle response is so sharp that, in Vicki's words, a mouse could breathe on the accelerator and the car would lurch forward.

Sources: Lamborghini Revuelto | ADAC Lamborghini Revuelto technical data

Electric Mode:

In electric mode, the two front motors power the Revuelto through the front wheels alone, making it a front-wheel-drive Lamborghini. Vicki likens it to having Usain Bolt on board and asking him for a Sunday stroll. After around 6.2 miles, the V12 starts to recharge the battery on the move, so owners may rarely need to plug in.

Ride and Comfort:

Lamborghini's MagneRide adaptive suspension has two settings, hard and soft. In soft, the ride is far more forgiving than the styling suggests, and Vicki stepped out of two-and-a-half-hour stints feeling fresh. Over 500 to 600 miles, mainly on motorways, she averaged around 20mpg, slightly better than the official WLTP combined figure of 15.0l/100km, or around 19mpg.

Handling and Braking:

The steering is precise, neat and tight on the road. The carbon-ceramic brakes respond to a millimetre or two of pedal travel, scrubbing speed with real authority. With stability control switched off, the Revuelto becomes what Vicki calls an utter brute, yet its brutality remains manageable.

Vicki describes it as two cars in one: a calm electric cruiser and a feisty V12 supercar. In her view, anybody can drive it, which makes it a user-friendly supercar.

Visibility and Refinement:

At 5ft 5.5in, Vicki sits close to the windscreen, so the A-pillars partly block her view at junctions and roundabouts. The cabin is loud enough that music and podcasts need the volume near its maximum. Drivers taking photos often sit in the rear three-quarter blind spot on motorways. None of these spoil the experience for Vicki, as the V12 more than makes up for them.

What Is the Lamborghini Revuelto Interior Like?

Craftsmanship:

Workmanship defines the Revuelto's cabin, and Vicki calls it a total joy to behold. Buyers can choose almost any combination of colours and finishes, and the test car combined green leather, gold stitching and matt carbon fibre.

Displays:

The central touchscreen is not much bigger than a mobile phone, yet Vicki finds it easy to use. A passenger display costs around £3,000, and the carbon-fibre and leather steering wheel adds almost £7,000.

Steering Wheel and Controls:

The steering wheel carries the controls for almost every function. The top-left dial selects driving modes, from city settings through to stability control off and launch control. Other controls switch to electric mode, raise and lower the rear wing and lift the nose over speed bumps. Vicki would like a single button for her favourite settings, though she finds the gearshift paddles spectacular and lovely to touch.

Storage:

Interior storage is limited to a small glovebox, a key holder and a pair of phone mats, and phones charge by cable. Space behind the seats takes a couple of soft bags and coats, adding to the 112-litre front storage area.

What Wheels and Tyres Does the Lamborghini Revuelto Have?

The Revuelto rides on 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels as standard, and the test car wore the larger 21-inch and 22-inch option. Titanium wheel bolts are optional, with black bolts as standard, and the carbon-ceramic brakes are larger at the front than at the rear.

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is listed as an approved fitment for the Revuelto, and the test car wore its run-flat version. According to Bridgestone, the bespoke Potenza Sport was designed to enhance the Revuelto's sporty, high-performance capabilities, and the run-flat version can cover 80km at 80km/h with zero tyre pressure. A small L on the sidewall marks it as a Lamborghini-specific fitment. Real drivers have rated the Bridgestone Potenza Sport on DriverReviews, giving it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Tyre options:

• Bridgestone Potenza Sport, summer high-performance
• Bridgestone Potenza Sport RFT, summer run-flat
• Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, winter

How Does the Lamborghini Revuelto Compare to Rivals?

Vicki points out that V12 supercars are now a diminishing breed, and the Revuelto's closest V12 rivals are the Ferrari 12Cilindri and Aston Martin Vanquish. Ferrari's SF90 Stradale matches its 2.5-second 0-62mph time with a plug-in hybrid V8.

Lamborghini Revuelto vs Ferrari 12Cilindri:

The Ferrari 12Cilindri is priced from £336,500 in the UK. Its front-mounted, naturally aspirated V12 produces 819hp and revs to 9,500rpm, sending drive to the rear wheels only. The 12Cilindri suits buyers who want a classic front-engined V12 grand tourer, while the Revuelto suits those who want mid-engined drama, all-wheel drive and electric town driving.

Lamborghini Revuelto vs Aston Martin Vanquish:

The Aston Martin Vanquish is priced from £330,000 in the UK. Its twin-turbocharged 5.2-litre V12 produces 823hp and drives the rear wheels. The Vanquish suits buyers who want a front-engined British GT with turbocharged torque, while the Revuelto suits those who want a naturally aspirated V12 with hybrid technology.

Lamborghini Revuelto vs Ferrari SF90 Stradale:

The Ferrari SF90 Stradale is priced from around £376,000 in the UK, according to CAR magazine. It pairs a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with three electric motors for 986hp (1,000CV), matching the Revuelto's 0-62mph time of 2.5 seconds. Its claimed electric range of around 15.5 miles is longer than the Revuelto's 6.2 miles. The SF90 suits buyers who want more electric driving from a plug-in hybrid supercar, while the Revuelto suits those who want a naturally aspirated V12 at its heart.

Is the Lamborghini Revuelto Worth Buying?

The Revuelto is the right choice for buyers who want a naturally aspirated, mid-engined V12 with 1,001hp and the option of silent electric driving in town. Buyers who prefer a front-engined V12 grand tourer for long journeys should look at the Ferrari 12Cilindri. In Vicki's verdict, the world needs this car.

The case for the Lamborghini Revuelto:

• 1,001hp, 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of over 217mph
• Naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 with peak power at 9,250rpm
• Up to 6.2 miles of front-wheel-drive electric running for quiet town driving
• Soft suspension setting comfortable enough for two-and-a-half-hour stints
• Exceptional cabin craftsmanship with near-limitless colour and finish choices
• Bespoke Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres, with a run-flat option good for 80km at 80km/h

Before you buy:

• Storage is limited to 112 litres up front plus space behind the seats
• Phones charge by cable, as there is no wireless charging pad
• The busy steering wheel has no single button for a favourite set of modes
• The cabin is loud at speed, so music needs a high volume
• Vicki averaged around 20mpg over 500 to 600 miles