Lamborghini Revuelto: Electrifying the Soul of the Supercar

Unveiled as the brand’s first High-Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV), the Revuelto is a machine that serves as both a devoted custodian of Lamborghini’s visceral, naturally aspirated soul and a radical, future-forging statement. It is the ultimate gold standard, studied by rivals and revered by enthusiasts, engineered to be the purest expression of uncompromising speed and pioneering innovation. The Revuelto is more than a vehicle; it is the emblem of amplified vision and relentless, electrified ambition.

A Legacy of Uncompromising Extremity

The very core of the Revuelto beats with a reverence for its history while thundering with a vision for its future. Lamborghini has fundamentally resisted the industry trend toward downsizing, instead choosing to amplify its V12 heritage with electrification. The lineage of this iconic engine stretches back to 1963, when the brilliant engineer Giotto Bizzarrini developed the original 60° V12 for the company’s first car, the 350GT. This original V12 architecture remained in continuous production, undergoing upgrades in displacement from 3.5 litres to 6.5 litres, the addition of quad-cam heads, and the evolution of its fuel system across nearly fifty years, powering legendary models such as the groundbreaking Miura in 1966, the outrageous Countach in 1973, and the Diablo in 1990, which was the first Lamborghini to exceed 200 mph.

In the early 2010s Lamborghini engineered a completely new generation of the V12, the L539, for the Aventador; it maintained the 6.5-litre capacity but was redesigned from scratch to be lighter and more powerful. The Revuelto’s engine, codenamed L545, is the next evolution, designed as the most powerful purely combustion V12 Lamborghini has ever produced. This redesigned naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 screams to a hair-raising 9,500 rpm redline, producing a monolithic 814 horsepower (825 CV) and 725 Nm of torque on its own. Critically, Lamborghini rotated the engine 180 degrees compared to its predecessor and optimised it to harmoniously coexist with the hybrid system. This is not a reluctant hybridisation, but an enhancement; the traditional soul of the engine is preserved, its sensory drama, its unparalleled sound, left intact and amplified through a new exhaust system that reduces backpressure at high revs.

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Engineering the Monofuselage

The chassis of the Revuelto represents a paradigm shift in lightweight, high-performance structural engineering, leveraging carbon fibre far beyond the standards set by the preceding Aventador. Lamborghini introduced the groundbreaking concept of the monofuselage, an innovation that extends the carbon fibre monocoque from the central tub all the way to the front end, a design directly inspired by the rigorous safety and structural needs of the aerospace industry. This structure is crafted using sustainable Forged Composites, a technology pioneered by the brand, which ensures an immense leap in torsional stiffness, exceeding 40,000 Nm/degree, a figure that establishes a new world-class benchmark for chassis rigidity. This rigidity is crucial for maintaining precise handling and stability under extreme dynamic load.

Furthermore, the monofuselage concept maximises weight reduction, making the front frame 20 per cent lighter than the Aventador’s structure and the entire monocoque structure 10 per cent lighter. The result is an unmatched weight-to-power ratio of 1.75 kg/CV. The bodywork combines this carbon fibre with lightweight materials, including aluminium doors and thermoplastic bumpers, all sculpted to create aggressive, fighter-jet lines that draw profound inspiration from aeronautics. The aerodynamic system is an active marvel, anchored by a multi-position active rear wing that adjusts automatically according to the selected driving mode to maximise downforce or minimise drag. The car’s body is a lesson in component synergy, ensuring maximised airflow for brake cooling while adhering to the signature Lamborghini design language.

The Electrified Heart

The Revuelto’s High-Performance Electrified Vehicle system is a complex fusion designed solely for performance, not merely for marginal efficiency gains. The total powertrain delivers a staggering 1,015 CV (1,001 horsepower), making it the most powerful Lamborghini ever produced. This power is orchestrated by a combination of the new V12, three electric motors, a pioneering transmission and a compact, high-power battery.

The V12 sits at the rear producing 825 CV (814 hp). Two axial flux motors drive the front wheels, and a third motor, integrated above the gearbox, assists the V12 on the rear axle while also operating as a generator; the combined electric motor output is 190 CV (187 hp). Making its debut on a V12 flagship is an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission installed transversely behind the engine, a layout that aids weight distribution, improves cabin roominess and optimises the hybrid configuration. A small 3.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack is nestled in the central tunnel between the two seats, providing high specific power (4,500 W/kg) and an all-electric range of up to 10 km (about six miles).

This architecture allows the Revuelto to vault from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in a mere 2.5 seconds and to achieve a top speed exceeding 350 km/h (217 mph). The instantaneous electric surge of torque eliminates the momentary lag associated with large-capacity combustion engines, delivering power like a bolt of lightning. Electrification enables torque vectoring and permanent four-wheel drive, even in fully electric mode, which delivers a level of surgical handling and responsiveness previously unimaginable in a V12 Lamborghini. The entire dynamic experience is managed by the advanced LDVI 2.0, Longitudinal Dynamic Vehicle Integration, which controls longitudinal and lateral torque distribution to adapt to specific wheel behaviours during acceleration and braking.

The Pilot’s Cockpit

Step through the iconic scissor doors and the cabin confirms the “pilot’s cockpit” philosophy designed to connect the driver, the uomo, with the machine, the macchina, in a seamless, digital ecosystem. The interior offers increased space compared to its predecessor, improving comfort for its occupants while retaining a focused driver position. Technological sophistication is presented in a refined, driver-focused manner via a Human Machine Interface that spans three integrated displays: a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, an 8.4-inch central touchscreen and an immersive 9.1-inch passenger display that shares real-time vehicle data so the co-pilot is fully integrated into the high-speed experience.

The steering wheel itself is a command centre, integrating the essential controls and featuring four rotors that allow the driver to select from thirteen distinct driving modes, providing granular control over the hybrid powertrain’s characteristics. This enables instant transitions from the soft, battery-focused Città mode for urban comfort to the ballistic, track-ready Corsa mode for maximum performance. The chassis’ dynamic systems include Electric Power Steering and double-wishbone suspension featuring Lamborghini MagneRide (LMR) dampers that adapt instantly to changing road conditions, providing a remarkably civil ride in gentler modes and ferocious precision when provoked.

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The Sanctuary of Ad Personam

Acquiring a Revuelto is not a transaction; it is an induction into an exclusive family and a rigorous creative process that elevates the vehicle from machine to bespoke artefact. The Ad Personam customisation programme allows every customer to create a highly personalised Lamborghini, offering an array of finishes from classic nuances to audacious, high-art effects. The programme is delivered at three levels, the pinnacle being the full experience at the Ad Personam Studio in Sant’Agata Bolognese, where clients engage in a “phygital” process combining physical material samples with real-time digital configuration. They can touch and smell upholstery options, listen to the engine’s roar through upgraded audio equipment, and view colours on revolving display platforms.

Personalisation ranges from Harlequin shades that shift with light to crystalising and Fading finishes that blend hues harmoniously. Interior craftsmanship includes a wide selection of fine leathers and technical fabrics such as Corsatex, with minute details like hand-stitching colours, seatbelt hues and custom embroidery on headrests and bulkhead panels. For the most exclusive clients the Ad Personam team can create one-off designs. Early clientele for the Revuelto represent the hypercar elite: collectors, traders and digital creators who sometimes take dealer-spec cars for immediate gratification while awaiting their years-long bespoke builds. For these owners, the wait is part of the prestige; the final personalised product is a priceless, irreplaceable creation.

The Standard Reaffirmed

The Lamborghini Revuelto is a vehicle of profound significance. It is born of the emotional necessity to preserve the twelve-cylinder engine’s glorious sound while embracing the technical necessity of instant, electrified performance. It is the marriage of a raw, analogue heart and a lightning-fast, digital mind. By leveraging Direzione Cor Tauri, Lamborghini’s electrification strategy, and debuting the monofuselage, the Revuelto establishes itself not just as a leader in its segment but as the benchmark by which future flagship super sports cars will be measured. It proves that the spirit of uncompromising luxury, innovation and visceral performance can thrive and evolve even into the electric age; in the world of elite motoring, where prestige is earned and not given, the Revuelto is the sound of the future roaring from the throat of a legend.

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Access and Experience

If you wish to experience the Revuelto without ownership, access is increasingly curated rather than commonplace. For a discreet, measured encounter with this new benchmark, LLC offers tailored solutions that place the car in context: private hire for cinematic appearances, timed chauffeur introductions for high-profile events and bespoke self-drive opportunities for those cleared to explore its dynamics. In each instance the emphasis is the same, respect for provenance, attention to detail and an experience framed like a short chapter of automotive theatre rather than a transactional rental. For anyone seeking Lamborghini Revuelto hire or a refined Revuelto chauffeur hire in London, the goal is simple: to encounter the car as it was conceived, loud, precise and utterly alive.