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

Join Vicki Butler-Henderson as she takes the Lamborghini Revuelto – the brand’s first electrified V12 supercar – for a full road and track test. With 1,001hp from its 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 and three electric motors, the Revuelto promises breath-taking speed while also ticking the hybrid box. But can this poster car for a new era really deliver the full Lambo drama?

With 0–62mph in just 2.5 seconds, a top speed of 217mph, and no fewer than 13 driving modes, this is Lamborghini at its most extreme. Yet the Revuelto can also creep silently in EV mode for up to 6.2 miles, making it two cars in one – brutal V12 beast and quiet electric cruiser.

Its wild design mixes scissor doors, exposed carbon fibre, and aggressive aero with everyday usability touches like a usable frunk and adaptive MagneRide suspension that makes long drives surprisingly comfortable. The Revuelto also rolls on bespoke Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres – 21 inches at the front, 22 at the rear – developed specifically to harness its electrified V12 power and deliver stability, grip, and run-flat reassurance.

Inside, there’s a busy steering wheel, dramatic digital displays, and the usual endless Lambo personalisation options. But is this hybrid hypercar truly a game-changing Lamborghini, or has electrification tamed the drama? Vicki puts it to the ultimate test to find out.

Specifications

• Power: 1,015 hp (814 hp from the V12 engine)
• Engine: V12 Naturally Aspirated 6.5L
• Top speed: 217 mph
• Acceleration: 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds
• Transmission: 8-speed dual clutch
• Price: Starting at £450,000

Exterior Design & Features

It is impossible to do the Revuelto's design justice with words alone. We therefore urge you to stop reading this article and watch our video review, in which we give you a 360-degree tour. Having seen it, it's worth comparing the Revuelto's dimensions with those of another V12-powered Italian: the Ferrari 12 Cilindri. The Lamborghini is longer and wider, and its roof line sits closer to the road. Returning to the Revuelto, the doors are an absolute spectacle as they reach for the sky when open. They are made of aluminium, so you might think they would open quickly, and you would normally be right. However, you must slow down when opening them. When you squeeze the door handle, the window drops slightly before the door can be opened.

Wherever you look, you can see carbon laid bare. Vicki mentions that she loves the fact that you can see and touch the car's underlying structure in all its raw, unpainted glory. Elsewhere, there is plenty of shiny woven carbon fibre throughout the bodywork. The headlights are a particularly striking design that reveals what the car is in your rear-view mirror in the dark. The windscreen is made of lightweight glass, though you would never know it. 

Wheels & Tyre Talk

The wheels are enormous. There are 21-inch alloys at the front and 22-inch alloys at the rear. They come complete with a set of titanium bolts as an optional extra; standard bolts are black. The carbon ceramic brakes are nestled within the wheels and are larger at the front than at the rear. The alloys are wrapped in a set of Bridgestone Potenza Sport run-flat tyres, which will allow you to continue driving if they are punctured. In fact, they allow you to travel at 80 km/h for around 80 km. A small 'L' on the sidewall indicates that they are a Lamborghini-specific fitment. Developed in collaboration with Lamborghini for the Revuelto, they can handle its demands.

Based on real-world feedback, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has an average rating of 4.5/5 on DriverReviews.

Just beyond the front wheels are two electric motors, one for each wheel, which power the front wheels in electric mode. Who would have thought that there would be a front-wheel-drive Lamborghini?!

Interior Design & Tech

The extravagance continues inside the Revuelto, which has space at the back for a couple of soft bags and coats! The most impressive aspect of the interior is the craftsmanship. Equally impressive is the fact that you can choose any colour and finish combination you desire. The car we have for review has an interior to match the exterior, with plenty of green leather, gold stitching, and loads of carbon fibre. Ahead of the passenger is a £3,000 display, and the carbon and leather wheel is almost £7,000. Although the central digital display is no bigger than a mobile phone screen, it is extremely easy to use. Vicki notes that the only downside is that it picks up fingerprints very easily, but, as she says, this is par for the course with touchscreens. Perhaps keep a cloth handy?

Steering Wheel Buttons & Levers

The steering wheel can look a bit daunting at first, as there is a lot going on. Driving the Revuelto is an unusual experience because you need to use most of the buttons on the steering wheel. Unfortunately, there isn't a single button that puts the car into its sportiest mode. The red button at the top left is arguably the most important as it selects the various driving modes. You can select anything from city driving mode to electronic stability off (if you dare). On the right side of the wheel, you can select electric mode. Below that, you can control the aero functions, such as raising and lowering the car to negotiate speed bumps.

On the Road: Revuelto's Statistics

The Revuelto's aggressive stance and styling might suggest that it will provide a harsh ride. However, thanks to Lamborghini's MagneRide system, that's not the case. It sounds complex, and it probably is, but it has been simplified for us with just two settings: hard or soft. Vicki can vouch for the effectiveness of the soft setting, as she drove the car for two hours at a time and got out feeling fresh! It's also worth noting the view out of the rear window, where you can see the V12 engine waiting to propel you at a moment's notice. However, looking at that powerful V12 engine and using the car's electric power might be off-putting, as there will be no sound. On the subject of electric power, the car will travel 6.2 miles (10 kilometres) before the petrol engine kicks in. If you use the Revuelto for your daily commute, your neighbours might thank you for starting the car in electric mode.

We need to discuss the specifications and numbers of a car like this. It has a 6.5-litre, naturally aspirated V12 engine. It can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in an astonishing 2.5 seconds, reach a top speed of 217 mph, and rev up to 9,250 rpm.

Here are a couple of cars that can also take you from 0–62 mph in ~2.5 seconds, to compare the acceleration of the Revuelto with other cars:

• Ferrari SF90 Stradale with its 4.0-litre V8 engine.
• Aston Martin Valhalla has a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged flat-plane crank V8 engine.

Vicki's Verdict

“The throttle response is so sharp, honestly, a mouse could breathe on the throttle, and the car would lurch forward”.

Vicki describes the Revuelto as being both intimidating and intoxicating, as well as intense. However, she also says that it is like a pussycat and that anyone can drive it around town in electric mode. Other cars with V12 engines include the Ferrari 12 Cilindri and the Aston Martin Vanquish. Although they are a diminishing breed, Lamborghini has given the much-loved engine a modern twist to keep it relevant.

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