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The all-new Lamborghini Revuelto is the Italian supercar company's first plug-in hybrid model Karl Brauer For its all-new, top-tier super sports car, Lamborghini didn’t just create a successor, it announced a new direction in exotic car performance. The 2025 Lamborghini Revuelto represents that philosophy, and is arguably the biggest technological leap in the company’s 62-year history. The Revuelto is the first-ever plug-in hybrid Lamborghini. But before you lament the end of an era, let's be clear: Lamborghini didn’t see electrification as an excuse to dilute its trademark driving experience. Like every top-tier Lamborghini coupe before it, the Revuelto still features a glorious, naturally-aspirated V12 engine, this one with 6.5 liters or displacement. But now it’s supplemented by three electric motors and a 3.8 kWh battery pack, mounted low and between the seats to maintain the Revuelto’s low center of gravity. The result isn’t a neutered bull, it's a genetically enhanced one. This is the most powerful Lamborghini ever built, with a zero-to-60 time of 2.2 seconds, according to Car and Driver. The 6.5-liter V12 in the Revuelto combines with three electric motors to make 1,001 hp Karl Brauer Love the Lamborghini Revuelto’s Power-to-Weight Ratio Let’s address the inevitable concern: hybrid components add weight. The Revuelto does weigh more than the non-hybrid Aventador it replaces. But the critical part is how much more. Depending on which Aventador variant we’re comparing it to, the gain is between 50 and 200 pounds. This is a trivial sum, especially when you factor in the Revuelto’s staggering 1,001 horsepower (231 more than the Aventador’s peak power). With a curb weight of 4,145 pounds, the Revuelto’s power-to-weight ratio completely eclipses its predecessor, which explains why its acceleration times do, too. MORE FOR YOU The hybrid powertrain hasn't muted the exhaust system, with the V12 creating a glorious howl Karl Brauer The mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted V12 has been a hallmark of Lamborghini's flagship since the original Miura, and it remains the soul of the Revuelto. But it’s now paired with two electric motors on the front axle and a third motor integrated into the transmission. This "HPEV" (High Performance Electrified Vehicle) system produces a combined 1,001 hp and 1,044 lb-ft of torque. The V12 engine and three motors deliver power through an 8-speed transmssion to all four wheels Karl Brauer All this power is channeled through a new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT)—a first for a Lamborghini V12 model and a massive improvement over the Aventador's aging single-clutch gearbox. The integration of the motors also enables torque vectoring at the front, along with electric-only driving, though with a tiny 3.8 kWh battery, you’ll get less than 10 exhaust-note-free miles from a full charge before the V12 roars back to life. The Lamborghini Revuelto's steering wheel is loaded with controls, including turn signals and wipers Karl Brauer Lamborghini Revuelto – the Fastest Lambo Yet But let's be honest, the hybrid system isn't for emissions-free commuting. It’s for performance, and the numbers are astonishing: 0-60 mph: 2.2 seconds 0-150 mph: 9.9 seconds 1/4-mile: In the high 9-second range Top Speed: Over 217 mph Any doubts about the hybrid system’s purpose are erased by the EPA ratings. The Revuelto’s fuel efficiency—10 mpg city, 17 mpg highway, for 12 mpg combined—confirms this car’s electrification was more about reducing lap times than saving the planet. In fact, the Revuelto is the only plug-in hybrid on the market that still pays the full gas guzzler tax. The Revuelto's high power more than offsets its weight gain from the hybrid powertrain Karl Brauer The Lamborghini Revuelto Remains Dynamic Managing over 1,000 horsepower and two tons of weight required an all-new chassis. The Revuelto is built upon a new, lightweight carbon fiber "monofuselage" that increases stiffness and reduces weight compared to the Aventador’s tub. To make the car feel agile, Lamborghini employs both active torque vectoring on the front e-axle and rear-wheel steering. These two systems work in harmony to provide precise steering response, making the car shrink around the driver. The staggered wheel setup—20-inch alloys with 265/35ZR20 tires up front and 21-inch alloys with massive 345/30ZR21 tires in the back—provides exceptional grip. The front trunk/frunk offers 4.6 cubic feet of storage space, about enough for two carry-on bags Karl Brauer Lamborghini Revuelto – Still a GT…Mostly Inside, the Revuelto is offers a proper high-tech cockpit. The cabin is lined with high-quality materials and dominated by three screens: a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, an 8.4-inch upright central touchscreen, and, on our test car, the optional 9.1-inch widescreen display for the passenger. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. As a V12 Lamborghini meant for performance, practicality is limited. The front trunk, or "frunk," provides about 4.6 cubic feet of storage, which is enough for two carry-on-sized bags. There’s also limited space behind the seats, which Lamborghini claims can accommodate a single golf bag. The Lamborghini Revuelto featuers a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and wide range of driver settings Karl Brauer The Lamborghini Revuelto Has So Many Settings! When it comes to vehicle settings, the driver is faced with an almost dizzying array of choices. There are two primary suspension settings (“Hard” or “Soft”), five core driving modes (Citta, Strada, Sport, Corsa, and Corsa with ESC off), and three hybrid modes (Recharge, Hybrid, and Performance). You can recharge the battery with the V12, let the car manage efficiency in Hybrid, or unleash everything in Performance. There’s also a launch control setting for those 2.2-second sprints. Nearly all of these functions, including the wipers and turn signals, are controlled by a myriad of buttons on the steering wheel. It’s a complex interface, but it's all in service of controlling the most complex and capable car Lamborghini has ever produced. The Revuelto points the way to Lamborghini's future of performance Karl Brauer Lamborghini Revuelto Confirms: Hybrid Supercars Work Starting at approximately $608,000, the 2025 Lamborghini Revuelto isn’t just a new car; it’s a completely new approach to supercar performance. It proves that electrification doesn’t have to mean the death of the V12. And like the McLaren Artura, it doesn’t mean a compromised driving experience. Instead, it can be the very thing that makes a supercar more potent, more responsive, and more mind-bendingly quick. The Revuelto successfully hybridizes the raucous Lamborghini spirit, creating a machine that respects its heritage while ferociously defining its future. Editorial StandardsReprints & Permissions
