Image Credit: Lamborghini.Lamborghini has finally given the Revuelto the treatment enthusiasts have been waiting for. The new Revuelto SV takes the brand's V12 hybrid flagship and pushes it further with more power, less weight, substantially more downforce, sharper chassis tuning, and a new level of track focus.SV, of course, stands for Super Veloce, a badge Lamborghini has reserved for some of its most extreme road cars since the Miura SV arrived in 1971. The Revuelto SV continues that lineage with 1,065 CV, or roughly 1,050 horsepower, and a claimed 1,425 Nm, or 1,051.03 lb-ft, of system torque.Performance is predictably outrageous. Lamborghini says the Revuelto SV reaches 62 mph in 2.4 seconds, 124 mph in 6.7 seconds, and exceeds 214 mph at the top end, making it the fastest and most powerful production Lamborghini ever built in Sant'Agata Bolognese.AdvertisementAdvertisementProduction will be capped at 1,963 examples, a reference to the year Lamborghini was founded. The company says the car is aimed primarily at loyal customers and collectors, which means getting one may require considerably more than simply showing up at a dealership with a large enough check.The V12 Hybrid Now Makes 1,050 HPThe Revuelto SV retains the standard car's 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12, but output has been increased to roughly 814 horsepower at 9,250 rpm. Three electric motors and a revised 7.3-kWh battery lift total system output to about 1,050 horsepower, representing an increase of roughly 49 horsepower over the regular Revuelto.Lamborghini says the updated battery can deliver up to four times greater performance consistency during demanding track use. That matters because repeatability, not just a single headline acceleration run, is central to what the SV is supposed to achieve.The hybrid system also provides active torque vectoring through the front electric motors. Lamborghini claims this makes the car feel more agile and precise on corner entry and more effective when putting power down on corner exit.Aerodynamics Become Much More AggressiveImage Credit: Lamborghini.The Revuelto SV's bodywork has been heavily reworked to create significantly more downforce without destroying aerodynamic efficiency. A larger front splitter, revised underbody, new cooling channels, and a fixed rear wing all contribute to the transformation.AdvertisementAdvertisementLamborghini says total downforce is up by 80 percent compared with the standard Revuelto, while downforce-to-drag efficiency improves by 60 percent. The company also claims the SV generates 10 percent more downforce than the Aventador SVJ, which sets a pretty serious benchmark.Brake cooling has been improved by 12 percent, while airflow around the front wheel arches and rear radiators has been carefully managed to maintain performance during hard circuit use. The visual result is unmistakably more aggressive, with exposed carbon fiber available across as many as 25 exterior components.The Chassis Gets Proper Motorsport HardwareOne of the biggest changes is the move to manually adjustable passive dampers derived from GT3 racing technology. Lamborghini says the new setup improves agility by 17 percent and lateral grip by 10 percent compared with the standard Revuelto.Braking hardware has also been upgraded with new CCM-R Plus carbon-ceramic discs. Lamborghini claims 11 percent greater peak deceleration, 23 percent better heat dissipation, and 12 percent lower disc temperatures, with a 124-to-0 mph stopping distance of just 110 meters.AdvertisementAdvertisementA new six-axis sensor and integrated brake controller continuously estimate vehicle movement, grip, and slip. That allows the system to react more precisely during braking, cornering, curb strikes, and other high-load situations common during track driving.Pilota Mode Makes Its DebutImage Credit: Lamborghini.For the first time on a Revuelto, Lamborghini is introducing a dedicated Pilota mode. Activated through a red rotary controller on the steering wheel, it unlocks a five-stage traction-control system derived from GT3 experience.The goal is to let drivers tailor the car more precisely to changing track conditions, tire wear, and personal preference. Strada, Sport, and Corsa modes remain available, but Pilota is clearly intended for owners who want to push the SV closer to its limits.Inside, the car also gets lighter carbon-fiber door panels, dedicated graphics, and new carbon-shell sport seats. Optional monocoque racing seats take the track focus even further while reducing weight and increasing lateral support.It Already Has A Lap RecordLamborghini gave the Revuelto SV an early performance statement at Hockenheim, where factory driver Marco Mapelli recorded a 1:41.6 lap. According to Lamborghini, that makes it the fastest production car ever recorded at the German circuit.AdvertisementAdvertisementThat lap time gives the new SV some substance beyond the usual launch numbers. With more power, dramatically improved aero, race-inspired suspension, stronger brakes, and bespoke Bridgestone Potenza Race R tires, the Revuelto SV looks like a much sharper machine than the already formidable standard car.Would you take the Revuelto SV over an Aventador SVJ? Do you think 1,963 examples is too many for something carrying the Super Veloce badge? Let us know in the comments.If you want more stories like this, follow Guessing Headlights on Yahoo so you don't miss what's coming next.
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