Revuelto [Official] Lamborghini Revuelto


The Lamborghini Revuelto is a mid-engine plug-in hybrid sports car produced by Lamborghini. Predecessor: Lamborghini Aventador. Production: 2023-
What’s extra annoying is that these new hybrids, mostly, are getting batteries and electric motors that add 400-500 pounds to the car and the efficiency climbs (on paper) but the performance metrics stay the same. Look at the new M5, for example.

I think I read the revueltos hyrbid components weigh 222 KG. How good would the Revuelto be at 3800 pounds (which is 250 pounds+ lighter than an aventador) and 825 hp? I’d think any loss in the instant torque would be made up for dynamically.
That Honda NSX taught us this. Despite all the hybrid hype off the back of the P1 and Laf, the performance of the NSX was forgettable. It was comprehensively embarassed by the non-hybrid 720s.
 
What’s extra annoying is that these new hybrids, mostly, are getting batteries and electric motors that add 400-500 pounds to the car and the efficiency climbs (on paper) but the performance metrics stay the same. Look at the new M5, for example.

I think I read the revueltos hyrbid components weigh 222 KG. How good would the Revuelto be at 3800 pounds (which is 250 pounds+ lighter than an aventador) and 825 hp? I’d think any loss in the instant torque would be made up for dynamically.
It's strange seeing people complain about heavy Lambos just because of the hybrid. Some of the lightest SV or SVJ specs were pretty close to those 3800 lb (granted, the engine power was way less) and yet the Revuelto is far better car in almost every aspect.

Meaden gave it 5 stars. The instantaneous torque seems to have big impact on the much improved driving experience:
...combined with their unwieldy dimensions, such long-legged performance exacerbated the feeling that a Diablo, Murcielago or Aventador was not a car you could readily hustle. The Revuelto turns that theory on its head. Largely thanks to the early swell of torque from the electric motors. It seems ridiculous to suggest a 6.S-litre V12 lacks torque, but having that early helping hand from the hybrid system makes a huge difference. As does the new eight-speed double-clutch transmission, which packs an extra ratio versus the Aventador's old single-clutch ISR 'box, and shifts more decisively and consistently.

There's also that torque-vectoring effect, which helps the Revuelto rotate into comers more keenly. Much muttering has been made about the additional weight of the hybrid powertrain, but the added grunt more than masks the gain in mass. Better, the way the torque is managed shrinks the Revuelto to the point where you soon hustle it like a Huracan. The mass also feels better contained, especially during successive rapid direction changes, when the pendulous weight and height of the V12 always made its presence felt.

For some the loss of that intimidation factor might diminish the occasion and drama of owning and driving an ultimate Lamborghini. I'd be lying if I said the sweaty-palmed fear of manhandling those unwieldy machines didn't come with its own masochistic pleasure, but the more you drive the Revuelto, the more you appreciate its increased capability and fall for the dizzying rush of battery and V12 propulsion.

Simply put, a Revuelto would leave its predecessors for dead — Aventador SVJ included — thanks to incendiary acceleration and elevated, clearly defined and readily explored dynamics. That said, supercars of this calibre have never been solely about speed. Above a certain level it's feeling and emotion that count for more — something Lamborghinis have always had in spades. That Lamborghini has remained committed to the full-fat V12 is the key to the Revuelto's might and majesty. Such defiance in the face of widespread downsizing confers the Revuelto with a massive advantage over cars like the Ferrari SF90, because it stays true to the notion that supercars are in the business of shock and awe. The great irony in all this is it's the hybrid elements of the powertrain that allow you to enjoy and explore the V12 as never before.

Unsurprisingly, when judged objectively the Revuelto is a far better car than its predecessors. Faster yes, but also blessed with far greater bandwidth, more deployable performance and a chassis that is no longer overshadowed by its powertrain. That it also shoulders its social and environmental responsibilities is no less commendable, especially as the new V12 means there's minimal dilution of the time-honoured drama we expect from Lamborghini...
 

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Maybe high power twin turbocharged six cylinder engines are the way? How the hell have Ferrari without a carbon fibre monocoque chassis or McLaren with undercut a naturally aspirated V12 by hundreds of kilogrammes?
 
The white car in that pic has comfort seats as well. Race seats save another 20 kg probably. About 3600 pounds all in.
 

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Maybe high power twin turbocharged six cylinder engines are the way? How the hell have Ferrari without a carbon fibre monocoque chassis or McLaren with undercut a naturally aspirated V12 by hundreds of kilogrammes?
Well, they are smaller in size and don't have a V12?
 
Well, they are smaller in size and don't have a V12?

Obviously.

296GTB Engine weight: 185KG.

Revuelto Engine weight: 218KG.

Four wheel drive granted for the Lamborghini but it has a full CF monocoque chassis.

Etc.

Check the Mercedes AMG One kerb weight. It's not a massive deal just interesting to us that's all.
 
Either car flipping is officially over or hybrids are not as desired as pure ICE cars. With option this car was £489k but has sold on auction for £526k. 2 years ago, you couldn't have had to auction a car this as there would be dealers and enthusiasts waiting to pay well over list price for an early car.

This auction sets a very public floor for other Revuleto examples that are now listed £600-700k. In 12 months when more cars have been delivered, resale value will be below list price and the Temerario will add fuel to the fire.

Good news as this will hopefully ensure that cars are purchased by people who want to drive them rather than flip or think that they can drive one for "free" by selling without losing money.

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So, the UK used exotic market is horrible. But in general yes the hybrids are not well received. I think the Revuelto will depreciate 10-20% in the used market in a years time in the states. SF90 another 10% (already depreciated about 30%) when replacement comes out. 296 will lose 20% of value in 1-2 years as well but less overall simply bc the base price is lower. The SF90 and Revuelto are just too expensive. $700-800k for a non special car is crazy.

Just another reason to never part with the 765LT and why it should be worth twice what it is.
 
So, the UK used exotic market is horrible. But in general yes the hybrids are not well received. I think the Revuelto will depreciate 10-20% in the used market in a years time in the states. SF90 another 10% (already depreciated about 30%) when replacement comes out. 296 will lose 20% of value in 1-2 years as well but less overall simply bc the base price is lower. The SF90 and Revuelto are just too expensive. $700-800k for a non special car is crazy.

Just another reason to never part with the 765LT and why it should be worth twice what it is.
Yes, specced up $700-800k is too close to $1,000,000 which you could buy a P1 or 918 for several years ago. An SF90 or Revuelto aren't exclusive enough. This makes me wonder what the SV and SVJ version of the Revuelto will cost!

In the UK you can now buy a used 296 for almost the same price as a used F8 which isn't even NA or Ferrari's most beautiful car. The 765LT is waaay undervalued for what it is and I don't think the new hypercars will beat its performance.

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World first Twin Turbo Revuelto!

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Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of luxury sports cars and SUVs based in Sant'Agata Bolognese. It was founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini (1916-1993) to compete with Ferrari. The company is owned by the Volkswagen Group through its subsidiary Audi.
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