Lamborghini Revuelto Review: 12 Cylinders, Three Motors, 1,001 Horses

The Lamborghini Revuelto caused quite a stir when it was revealed; the world's first plug-in hybrid V12 supercar didn't arrive on the scene in an orderly fashion - instead, it came screaming in, courtesy of a 1,001-horsepower plug-in hybrid setup that marries 12 cylinders and three electric motors. Lamborghini's first HPEV (High-Performance Electrified Vehicle) retains all the iconic elements we love about cars from the brand, from the wedge-shaped styling and scissor doors to the voracious V12, and punts it into an electrified future using hybrid technology. Surpassing the gorgeous Ferrari SF90 Stradale in terms of outputs and cylinder count, the 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto is on par with the Ferrari in terms of sprint time - but in almost every other metric, it's a force to be reckoned with.

2024 Lamborghini Revuelto

Revealed in 2023, the new Lamborghini Revuelto coupe arrives as a 2024 model and is unlike any other Lambo. With its plug-in hybrid powertrain putting out more than 1,000 hp, it is shockingly rapid. It's also incredibly expensive, with a price starting over $600k.

Specs and Trims: Lamborghini Revuelto Models And Configurations

2024 Lamborghini Revuelto Coupe

Make

Lamborghini

Model

Revuelto

Model Year

2024 Lamborghini Revuelto

Year

2024

MSRP

$604,363

Engine

6.5L V12 Plug-in Hybrid

Horsepower

1,001 hp

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Torque

534 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension

Double Wishbone

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

20" x 9"

Rear Wheel Size

21" x 12"

Front Tire

P265/35YR20

Rear Tire

P345/30YR21

Fuel Tank Capacity

22.5 gallons

Battery Size

3.8 kWh

Length

194.8 in

Height

44.7 in

Max Width

80 in

Front Width

67.7 in

Wheelbase

109.4 in

Seating Capacity

2 seater

HD Radio

Not Available

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Satellite Radio

Not Available

Smart Device Integration

Optional

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

Entertainment System

Not Available

MP3 Player

Standard

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Not Available

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Not Available

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

Sun/Moonroof

Not Available

Head-Up Display

Not Available

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Not Available

Power Liftgate

Not Available

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Cooled Rear Seat(s)

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Seat Memory

Not Available

Universal Garage Door Opener

Not Available

Seat-Massage

Not Available

Rear A/C

Not Available

Keyless Start

Not Available

Navigation from Telematics

Not Available

Telematics

Not Available

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Revuelto Exterior

Unmistakably Lamborghini, the Revuelto borrows styling we recognize from the famous wedge that is the Countach as well as the Diablo. It's not traditionally beautiful in the way an Aston Martin is, nor does it have the SF90's lovely lines. Lamborghini uses the words "new Space Race" and "adrenaline made visible" when describing how the company adapted the traditional mid-engined body for electrification and dressed it appropriately.

Up front, the Y-shaped DRLs in the front hark back to the Sian. The hood is made of carbon fiber and is rather sharp and severe. The aero blades in the front are linked to the splitter, and behind the front wheel arches, there are fins to direct airflow. On the rear fenders there are floating blades, and even the door handles are optimized for airflow.

The Y-theme continues at the rear and is loudly echoed in the taillights, which bookend two hexagonal exhaust outlets. The rear fascia is aggressive thanks to a prominent diffuser, and, of course, the glorious V12 is on display under a pane of glass. You'll also notice Naca ducts in front of the rear wheels, and there are fins on either side of the front bumper. There are four rear vortex generators, and together, all of these things work together to boost aero load by 33% up front and 74% at the back (in comparison to the Aventador Ultimae).

The standard configuration for the wheels includes 21-inch items in front with 22s at the back, and these are wrapped in bespoke Bridgestone Potenza Sport high-performance tires as standard, with Potenza Race tires available optionally for track use. An integrated rear wing is standard and it can be positioned according to the driving mode or set manually to create minimum resistance for efficiency or to promote more stability at higher speeds when set to the low drag position.

Dimensions

Marginally bigger than the Aventador Ultimae, the dimensions for the new Lamborghini Revuelto coupe include a length of 194.8 inches over a 109.4-inch wheelbase. The car stands 45.7 inches tall and measures 80 inches wide without taking the mirrors into account or 89.2 inches with those extended.

The Lambo Revuelto is heavier than the Aventador with a dry weight of 3906.6 lbs, but it does have the best power-to-weight ratio of any car the company has produced thus far.

Exterior Colors

There are more exterior colors to choose from for your Lamborghini Revuelto than there are times you've wished you had one - and you can start by choosing between shiny and matte paint. Some hues that stand out in the former include Giallo Inti (yellow), Verde Mantis (green), Viola Pasifae (purple), Arancia Argos (orange), and Blu Glauco (turquoise). The matte palette is also extensive, with almost any color you can think of in some form or other.

To complement your color choice, you can also option the brake calipers in black, yellow, orange, red, various greens, or gray. There are also various style packs with high gloss black or carbon fiber exterior accents and a selection of liveries, stripes, and stickers. It's unlikely you'll ever find two Revueltos that look exactly the same.

Revuelto Performance

Performance in the Revuelto comes courtesy of a plug-in hybrid powertrain that sees the combination of a powerful V12 engine and three electric motors. Making up to 148 hp and 258 lb-ft each, the two front motors supplement the engine for total outputs of over 1,000 hp. On its own, the rear electric motor produces 148 hp and 111 lb-ft. The resulting specs are impressive, and the Lamborghini Revuelto gets the 0-62 sprint dispatched three-tenths quicker than the Aventador Ultimae, taking just 2.5 seconds. 0-124 comes up in under seven seconds, and top speed is set at 217 mph. At higher speeds, the Revuelto is even quicker than the Ultimae, which takes 1.7 seconds longer to get to 124 mph.

The Revuelto's front motors are capable of torque vectoring, which is a first for Lamborghini, allowing the Revuelto to function exclusively as a 178-hp front-wheel-drive EV - imagine an electric-only supercar, cruising by in absolute silence. Citta mode is also the most efficient, and the opposite end of the spectrum is the Corsa experience, which unleashes all the available power. A continuous downshifting feature will also drop multiple gears when braking, and four-wheel steering, stiffer anti-roll bars, and carbon ceramic brakes are also there to ensure you get the most out of the Revuelto. There are 13 different driving experiences on offer, in total.

Engine and Transmission

The engine that does duty in the 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto is a longitudinally mid-mounted 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12. Codenamed L545, it's both the lightest and most powerful 12-cylinder from the brand. This is supplemented by two new electric motors located on the front axle - each powering a wheel - and a third motor added above the new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The third motor will supply power to the rear wheels when needed; while the Lambo Revuelto is an all-wheel-drive car, the engine can power just the rear or just the front.

While the engine makes 814 hp at 9,250 rpm, the three electric motors make up to 148 hp each, pushing outputs to a combined 1,001 hp. 535 lb-ft of torque arrives at 6,750 rpm, and the electric motors can add as much as 332 lb-ft over and above that.

What's interesting about the transmission setup is that the gearbox is mounted transversally behind the engine - we haven't since this layout since the Miura in the late 60s. This was done to free up some space so the battery that's needed to power the motors can be added in. The third motor also functions as a starter-generator.

Revuelto Gas Mileage

There are no official gas mileage claims for the 2024 Revuelto PHEV, but it's not likely these will be particularly impressive. Despite the assistance of three electric motors, the V12 is still bound to be thirsty - and this is a heavier car than the Aventador Ultimae and Sian, both of which achieved poor estimates in the region of 10 and 11 mpg combined.

Lamborghini does say that the Revuelto's carbon emissions will be 30% less than that of the Aventador Ultimae.

The battery capacity in the Revuelto is 3.8 kWh, and it can be charged to full in 30 minutes, or via regenerative braking or from the gas engine in just six minutes.

Revuelto Interior

A few things are new to the interior of the Revuelto since Lamborghini tried to marry the ideas of sustainability with practicality for this supercar. This means that new materials have been used that have been sustainably sourced, but visible carbon fiber, leather, and Corsa-Tex fabric are used liberally throughout. The Y-theme remains evident in both the way the cockpit is laid out and in the intricate little details. The Human Machine Interface now lives on three screens, including a gauge cluster, a central display, and a passenger display. Amazon Alexa integration is standard, and the car supports over-the-air upgrades. You'll also find a new storage compartment between the seats.

Seating and Interior Space

There's a smidge more interior space in the Lambo Revuelto thanks to being slightly taller than the Aventador on which it's based. You also score around 3.3 inches more legroom. Still, there's seating for just two, and both of those occupants will need to accept the fact that getting into a Lambo is not a graceful affair: the scissor doors open high up, but you still have to stoop and step down into the low-slung wedge.

Comfort seats are the standard specification which come with power adjustment and heating, but buyers can opt for Sport seats instead.

Interior Colors and Materials

As we've mentioned, there are new materials used in the Revuelto that are more ethically sourced, but that doesn't mean there's no leather here. The standard setup is a mix of leather and Corsa-Tex which can be had in a variety of color splits, with or without piping and contrast stitching, and more. There are up to 70 interior colors to choose from, and in terms of trim inlays, visible carbon fiber trim is the norm. Even the seat belt color can be changed to suit your mood, and the steering wheel can be wrapped in either leather or Corsa-Tex.

Revuelto Trunk and Cargo Space

Probably the least important aspect of a supercar relates to trunk space or cargo volume. In the Revuelto, you'll have some space in the frunk area, although it's not large enough to hold anything other than a pair of totes.

Inside the cabin, there is a new storage compartment between the seats, but there aren't any door pockets since the contents will tumble out when the scissor doors lift up. You can option cupholders onto the dashboard of the Revuelto if you want to and add netting to the rear wall and trunk for holding items in place - but that's about all you have in terms of cargo storage.

Features

The features in the new Revuelto are not numerous, but that's because the car - and its ludicrous engine - are the main feature. Still, you get power-adjustable and heated seats as standard and a new steering wheel with controls for the drive mode and nose-lift system. You also get various standard advanced driver assists and safety features which we'll detail a little lower down. What comes included before you tick any options boxes is a rearview camera, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, navigation, and the various smartphone features we'll detail below.

Infotainment

The HMI setup includes the digital gauge cluster as well as an 8.4-inch central display and 9.1-inch passenger display - these are standard. The two infotainment screens are imbued with 'Swipe' capability, which allows the driver and front passenger to swipe whatever app they are using onto the other screen much like you would with a smartphone. Amazon Alexa integration is included, as are wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Sirius XM 360L.

There's no confirmation as to how many speakers there are as standard on the sound system, and there aren't any options to upgrade to a different audio setup.

Revuelto Problems and Reliability

The Lamborghini Revuelto is brand new so there's no reliability rating to consider. There are also no recalls listed for the supercar, and as far as dependability goes, the brand upholds the highest standards due to its pedigree and status.

To ease the mind of buyers, the 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto comes with warranty cover for three years/unlimited miles, although you can extend this by purchasing more cover for four or five years.

Warranty

Revuelto Safety

Cars of this nature aren't subjected to crash tests so there's no formal safety review for the Lamborghini Revuelto. However, that doesn't mean the car isn't safe.

Key Safety Features

Not only does it come with at least four airbags (some markets get knee airbags additionally), but as a first for the brand, the Revuelto also comes with a complete driver-assistance suite that includes active lane departure warning, lane change warning with blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. Buyers can also add blind spot detection, intersection assist, and rear cross-traffic alert, as well as parking sensors fore and aft, and a top-view camera system.

Verdict: Is The Lamborghini Revuelto A Good Car?

Buying a car like the Lamborghini Revuelto isn't a decision you make based on sensible things like budget, practicality, safety, or even performance alone - there are enough wild supercars on the market that will sprint to 60 in the blink of an eye. Instead, the Revuelto is a unique combination of factors that make it so desirable. Sure, brand cachet, status, and those heady performance specs are usually at the top of the list of reasons for buying it, but add to that its exclusivity as the first V12 plug-in hybrid and the fact that it can travel on electricity alone (and in silence - how scandalous!) and you've got a supercar unlike anything else on the market. This is a car you buy simply because you can.

What's the Price of the Lamborghini Revuelto?

There isn't a public price tag for a car this exclusive, but it's expected to cost around $600k in the USA to start with. Considering the Aventador Ultimae had a price tag broaching $500k, it would make sense for this one-of-a-kind PHEV with over 1,000 hp to have a sky-high MSRP. And given the extensive customization options, we'd expect the price of a 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto to easily surpass the $630k mark.

Additional Packages

Other than the myriad of ways to customize the exterior and interior of the Revuelto via color schemes and liveries, you can also add cupholders inside, cargo nets, and a variety of charging equipment.

Optional extras that you can select include the Surround Assistance Pack (adds blind spot detection, front intersection assist, and rear cross-traffic alert) and the Parking Pack (for front and rear parking sensors and a top-view camera). The Headlamps Package will equip Matrix beam, adaptive headlights with automatic high beams, pushing up the MSRP of the Lamborghini Revuelto even further.

What Lamborghini Revuelto Model Should I Buy?

There are no trims or other models to consider in the lineup, so if you're shopping here, you have the privilege of simply picking your customization options for the Revuelto. And, if you're shelling out this much money, you may as well go the whole hog and tick all the boxes for the abovementioned packages; of course, we'd have ours in searing Verde Selvans - but that's a bit of a pipe dream, considering the Revuelto is sold out until at least 2026.