Singapore (Commonwealth Union)_ The Revuelto, Lamborghini’s first ever plug-in hybrid V12 supercar, has landed in Singapore. The car brings with it a price tag of over S$2.575 million before COE and taxes, but despite that hefty asking price, Lamborghini states that the car has been sold out well into 2025, with first deliveries expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2024.
The Revuelto, first announced earlier this year, is effectively the replacement for the Aventador, and marks that first time that Lamborghini marries a plug-in hybrid drivetrain with their iconic V12 engine.
Named after a famous Spanish fighting bull from the 1800s, this successor to the wildly successful Aventador appeals to a more environmentally mindful society but also stays true to its roots by marrying trademark V12 powerplant of the marque with plug-in hybrid technology which is an engineering tour de force that positions it firmly alongside the Ferrari LaFerrari, Porsche 918 Spyder, and McLaren P1.
The Revuelto comes in a more Brutalist design, with an alien-like silhouette and Y-shaped LED daytime running lights that were initially seen on the 2021 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 hybrid limited-run model. Its razor-sharp wedge profile gets a visual boost from components that seem to be bulging out of the bodywork, like carbon aero parts, cameras and sensors modules up front, and center-exit dual exhaust pipe covers for the 4 exhausts.
The 6.5-litre powerplant is combined with 3 electric motors to produce a staggering 1,001 horsepower or 1,015 CV. Together with an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, as well as an electric four-wheel-drive system, which is the first fitted to a V12-powered Lamborghini, the Revuelto can rocket from 0-100km/h in just 2.5 seconds, and hit a top speed of over 350km/h
Power is transmitted through the wheels via what is called the e-axle by Lamborghini, on which two of the electric motors are sited, and the car now features electric torque vectoring, a first for a Lamborghini.
There are also a series of driving modes that work with the hybrid drivetrain, including Citta (City), which allows for the car to be driven around town in fully-electric, zero-emissions form, and limits the car’s power output to 180hp.
An ideal mix of petrol and electric drive is offered by Strada mode, while the Sport mode heightens the performance by utilizing the full power of both powertrains and the Corsa mode is dedicated to track use, priming the car for ultimate performance.
Like all V12 Lamborghinis, the Revuelto boasts an aggressive-looking design, with notable highlights including the iconic upward-opening scissor doors, and exposed V12 powerplant at the back.
The chassis, or ‘monofuselage’ consists of a monocoque that is made entirely out of carbon fiber, and as a result the Revuelto is said to offer up to 25 percent more torsional stiffness over the Aventador.
Lamborghini has also incorporated plenty of tech in the development of the car, and the interior boasts a thoroughly modern setup, with a new Human Machine Interface (HMI) that consists of a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, an 8.4-inch central display, and an additional 9.1-inch display in front of the passenger, all of which can display information using 3D graphics, animations and widgets.
The system also incorporates Amazon Alexa voice-activation functionality to access vehicular functions, as well as allow for over-the-air updates to the system.
The launch of the hybrid Revuleto is the first step on Lamborghini’s path to electrification, and the supercar maker states that its entire line-up would feature hybridization in some form by 2024. That will then build towards and culminate to its first-ever fully-electric model, which will join the Urus, Huracan and Revuelto in its lineup.
