Lamborghini Revuelto: The Aventador’s electrified successor

For a while there, Lamborghini seemed to be one of the last holdovers in the great electrification of the past decade. The Aventador, a long-time icon in itself, was recently retired this year, as well. But there is a new era brewing for the renowned carmaker these days, with the introduction of the Aventador’s natural successor, the new Lamborghini Revuelto.

It fittingly is the first-ever Lamborghini hybrid. Featuring a robust V12 engine and three electric motors that go up to 1,000 horsepower combined, the Revuelto is a High Performance Electrified Vehicle hybrid that follows in the footsteps of Lamborghini’s proud super sport tradition. At first glance, the Revuelto exhibits the familiar sharp lines and Lamborghini muscular frame the Aventador made famous. But what makes this body so distinct is how light and airy it feels.

Lamborghini made it a point of emphasis to balance aerodynamics, functionality, and that legendary track-inspired style. Hence, the Revuelto’s carbon fibre monocoqu and aluminum alloys. It increased the front aerodynamic load by 33% while the rear load was cut by 74% compared to the Aventador Ultimae. The Revuelto’s chassis is about 10% leaner than the Aventador’s, too.

“The new Revuelto is a milestone in the history of Lamborghini, and an important pillar in our Direzione Cor Tauri electrification strategy,” says Lamborghini Chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann. “It is a unique and innovative car but at the same time faithful to our DNA: the V12 is an iconic symbol of our super sports heritage and history. Revuelto was born to break the mould.”

Lamborghini, nevertheless, retained its flagship four-wheel drive, as well as the internal combustible engine that powers the rear wheels. Electric motors also make their first appearance on the front axle. The Revuelto’s powertrain makes use of the new 127 CV/litre combustion engine with two front axial flux motors. The three electric motors, on the other hand, rely on a lithium-ion high specific 4500 W/kg power battery pack, which lends itself to a fully electric drive mode.

A dual-clutch e-gearbox finally makes its debut on a 12-cylinder Lamborghini in the Revuelto. Channelling all that electric power is the eight-speed dual-clutch, which finally takes over the outdated clunk semi-auto of the Aventador. All these, compounded with V12’s vigorous 9500 rpm redline, help the vehicle meet the Lamborghini standard of 0 to 100 kmh time in only 2.5 seconds. The combined torque from the combustion engine and three electric motors deliver a combined maximum output of 1015 CV. Going against, say, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale, the Revuelto makes for a more than worthy adversary.

This is an electrified behemoth that honors Lamborghini’s storied past all the while bringing the manufacturer into the new age. The Revuelto presents a cultural reset that the brand has been looking for, and one can’t help but imagine the electrifying possibilities.

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