As its first production hybrid, the Revuelto carries a powertrain combo of the new L545 V12 engine and 3 electric motors i.e. 2 front axial flux motors, and a radial flux motor at the rear that is integrated with a compact 8-speed wet double clutch transmission making its debut in a 12-cylinder Lamborghini. Providing energy to the motors is a lithium-ion high-specific power (4,500 W/kg) battery pack which sits in what used to be the traditional transmission propeller shaft tunnel.
The battery sits low in the centre of the car and is protected by a lower structural layer. The pack contains pouch cells with an overall capacity of 3.8 kWh. The Revuelto is capable of all-electric drive in Città (City) mode. And when charge is depleted, it can be recharged by regenerative braking and the engine in 6 minutes. Alternatively, it can be plugged in to take up to 7 kW in power to completely recharge in 30 minutes.
Speaking of carbon, the principal structural element within the car is carbon fiber, applied not only in the monofuselage but also in the bodywork, doors and bumpers. The extensive application of carbon fiber and lightweight materials contribute to the best weight-to-power ratio in the history of Lamborghini i.e. 1.75 kg/CV.
Compared to the Aventador, the Revuelto’s monofuselage offers more torsional stiffness, lightweight qualities and driving dynamics. The Revuelto is also the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure i.e. carbon fiber is also used for the front cone structures to ensure a level of energy absorption that is significantly higher when compared to a traditional metal structure and double that of the Aventador’s aluminium front frame, while achieving a substantial reduction in weight. Its monofuselage is 10% lighter than the Aventador chassis, and the front frame is 20% lighter than its aluminium predecessor. The torsional stiffness has also been improved with a value of 40,000 Nm/°, up +25% compared to the Aventador and guaranteeing best-in-class dynamic capabilities.
Furthermore, the production of Forged Composite components also optimises efficiency and improves sustainability measures during the manufacturing process by reducing the energy consumption of cooling equipment and quantity of waste materials.
The Revuelto represents a new “Year Zero” in relation to the use of carbon fiber in car production, summed up as AIM (Automation, Integration, Modularity). ‘Automation’ is the introduction of automated and digitalised processes into material transformation, while preserving traditional Lamborghini manufacturing, such as in the discipline of composites. ‘Integration’ relates to the integration of several functions into a single component through the development of compression molding. This process uses preheated polymers to enable the production of components with a wide range of lengths, thicknesses and complexity, ensuring optimum integration between components to guarantee high torsional stiffness. Finally, ‘Modularity’ refers to making the applied technologies modular and therefore more flexible and efficient, to respond to all the product requirements and characteristics.
Efficiency is also enhanced by the aerodynamic solutions on the car. The new layout of the super sports car has different design requirements compared to the Aventador, which influences the car’s aerodynamic development. Optimum efficiency was achieved by combining high downforce and minimised drag. One of the key elements in this strategy is the new active rear wing, created to ensure the best aerodynamic performance in all driving conditions. The position of the wing changes according to the driving mode and dynamics, or it can be changed manually by the driver according to personal preferences using the dedicated rotor on the steering wheel.
In front, there is a carbon fiber splitter with a radial leading edge in the central part and slanted in the lateral part, generating vortices that increase frontal load and deflect the air away from the wheels. The central area has a shape that channels the flow to four rear vortex generators, consisting of narrow curved blades positioned in the underbody that are essential for increasing the energy of the airflow that strikes the car at the bottom. This in turn generates additional downforce and directs the airflow toward the diffuser. The diffuser performs aerodynamic functions by extracting the incoming flow from the underbody via a differentiated channeling system between the central part with low slant (11° vs. the 7° of the Aventador Ultimae) and the lateral part with high slant (15° vs. 8° of the Aventador Ultimae). The diffuser also performs a structural and cooling function for the engine compartment. Overall, the new design approach enables the Revuelto to increase front aerodynamic load by 33% and rear load by 74% compared to the Aventador Ultimae (under maximum load conditions).
Every element on the car is designed and engineered to optimise airflow, including the door handles which diverts the flow of fresh air from the front hood to one of the horizontal fins located along the side, directing it toward the radiator. The carbon fiber roof also plays an important aerodynamic role with a structural function that improves interior roominess. The wing profile design with a hollowed-out central part directs air to the rear air intakes, and consequently to the inverter and electric motor located on the gearbox, while the roof’s side volumes provide more headroom for both driver and passenger.
Aesthetically, the Revuelto stays constant to the exclusive Lamborghini design DNA but establishes an entirely new stylistic language. Its design is inspired by aerospace elements, characterised by sculpted surfaces encompassed by 2 lines that start from the front and embrace the cabin and engine, tapering down to the hexagonal-shaped exhausts. At the rear, the fully-exposed longitudinal mid-mounted engine highlights the mechanical heart of the Revuelto, visually connecting it to the double hexagonal exhaust surmounted by the geometrically profiled wing, framed by headlamp clusters with the Y-shape light signatures. Y-shaped elements feature repeatedly in the car’s design on the exterior as well as the interior.
In the cabin, the roof combines more headroom with aesthetic qualities and specific aerodynamic functions. The recessed profile channels air to the rear wing and at the same time allows more headroom in the cabin for both the driver and passenger. The roof design offers 26 mm more headroom than the Aventador Ultimae, giving ample room for a helmeted head for track days. At the same time, the new monofuselage provides 84 mm more legroom, providing additional space behind the seats to accommodate luggage up to the size of a golf bag. This space is in addition to the compartment under the front hood, which can hold 2 cabin trolleys.
As mentioned, the “Y” is also the hallmark of the driver-oriented interior design influenced by the “feel like a pilot” philosophy. The interior combines both the digital and physical experience. The visual center of the cabin houses a pronounced carbon-fiber profile, with a “spaceship” design that encloses the central air vents and the 8.4” vertical touchscreen, the technological heart of the car.
The Revuelto also considers an immersive experience for the passenger / co-pilot, with a 9.1″ display on the passenger side of the dashboard mirroring information from the driver’s 12.3″ cockpit display. Revuelto also introduces the “swipe” function allowing the pilot and co-pilot to move applications and information from the central display to the side displays with the same intuitive ease as using a smartphone.
Further, Revuelto’s connected infotainment system can evolve over time via Over-the-Air software updates. The improved system supports the functionality update of not only the infotainment display but also the instrument panel and passenger display. Additionally, Amazon Alexa allows access to vehicle control functions such as climate, navigation and media via voice commands. These come in addition to standard Alexa functions relating to entertainment and smart home controls. Alexa for Lamborghini Revuelto also integrates the What3Words functionality which, in conjunction with the embedded navigation system, allows driving to any place in the world, even if it does not have a specific address.
The steering wheel is inspired by the racing world and the experience of the Essenza SCV12. The 4 rotors located on the spokes are used for selecting both the driving modes and the car’s lifting system and rear wing tilt. The intuitive design of the cockpit and controls deliver a distinctive Lamborghini feeling: buttons are used to activate the turn signals and the launch control among other functions, while allowing the driver to maintain an optimal grip on the steering wheel at all times.
Driving the hybrid system are 3 new dedicated driving modes i.e. Recharge, Hybrid and Performance, to be combined with the Città, Strada, Sport and Corsa modes, selectable via the 2 rotors on the steering wheel, for a total of 13 dynamic settings for better customisation for road and track use. Città is the driving mode designed for everyday driving in urban centers, at zero emissions, with maximum power limited to 180 hp. Strada mode is perfectly suited to dynamic everyday driving and long trips, combining elevated comfort with elevated sportiness, expressing up to 886 CV (874 hp) of power. The V12 is always active, also ensuring a constant state of battery recharging that is optimised and pushed to the maximum in Recharge mode. The front e-axle supports electric torque vectoring utilising the 2 motors while reducing stress on the brakes, and the active aerodynamics work to provide maximum stability at high speeds.
In Sport mode, the Revuelto’s personality changes to offer an exciting driving experience with a fun-to-drive and responsive orientation in each of the 3 combinable modes i.e. Recharge, Hybrid and Performance. The combustion engine, aided by the hybrid system, is active in all 3 situations, delivering a maximum of 907 CV (895 hp) of power with the sound of the V12 expressed in its most compelling tones. The gearbox reacts with maximum responsiveness, while the suspension and aerodynamics enhance the car’s agility and driving pleasure in cornering.
The pinnacle of dynamism and power output, in terms of both performance and sound, is Corsa, the driving mode designed to highlight the Revuelto’s dynamic capabilities on the track. In Performance mode, the powertrain expresses the peak of its potential by delivering 1015 CV (1,001 hp), and the control of the hybrid system is calibrated to get the most out of the e-axle in terms of both torque vectoring and all-wheel drive, for an ultra-sporty yet accessible drive. In Corsa Recharge mode, it’s possible to prioritise the battery to maximise recharging. For expert drivers, it’s also possible to disable the ESC to experience maximum available power without active controls, and feel the thrill of a standing start at full power thanks to the “launch control” function, which can be activated by holding down the button located in the center of the left rotor.
Matching the car’s performance are bespoke Bridgestone Potenza Sport run-flat tyres available as mixed fitment with 265/35 ZRF20 (front) and 345/30 ZRF21 (rear), as well as with 265/30 ZRF21 (front) and 355/25 ZRF22 (rear). A performance combination is also available, featuring 265/35 ZR20 (front) and 345/30 ZR21 (rear) Potenza Sport (tubeless version) tyres. For track use, bespoke Bridgestone Potenza Race tyres are also available.
This level of personalisation also extends to the physical form. Revuelto is the production Lamborghini model that offers the most potential for personalisation. There are 400 bodywork colours offered together with many more options at the client’s disposal allowing the creation of an entirely individual super sports car. The sustainable sportiness of Revuelto does not stop at the technical specification of the plug-in hybrid as all the paints used are water-based rather than solvent-based.
‘Sustainability’ continues throughout the car’s interior, reflecting the company’s attention to avoiding waste that has become the modus operandi of the Lamborghini universe. This includes upholstery materials, cut in the Lamborghini ‘selleria’ utilising latest-generation machinery. This limits waste as much as possible without affecting the craftmanship and embroidery processes, in which ‘hand-made’ continues as a point of excellence within Lamborghini.
The cabin is characterised by the presence of visible carbon fiber on the dashboard, in the hexagonal air vents and to frame the dashboard and central vents. The upholstery combines fine leathers with the new ultralight Corsa-Tex fabric in Dinamica microfiber, made of recycled polyester via a water-based production process. You can customise the interior by opting for a balanced mix of leather and Corsa-Tex, or favour one material depending on your preference, with 70 colour options available.
Another first for Lamborghini is the implemention of a complete ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System). The package includes Active Lane Departure Warning (ALDW), Lane Change Warning (LCW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), as well as a bird’s eye view of the vehicle’s surroundings.
“We are thrilled to witness the arrival of the Lamborghini Revuelto, a groundbreaking vehicle that redefines the boundaries of performance and electrification in the automotive industry. The demand for Lamborghini supercars has always been strong in Malaysia. We are confident that Revuelto, which has established a new benchmark in performance, on-board technology and driving pleasure will continue to captivate our discerning customers,” said Automobili Lamborghini Region Director for the Asia Pacific, Francesco Scardaoni.
The Lamborghini Revuelto comes with a price tag of RM2.5 million before taxes, duties and options. There is time to save up for one because its order book is currently filled for about the next 3 years.
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