MOTORING Road Test First Drive: Lamborghini’s Revuelto continues this brand’s V12 lineage
What’s new?
As with all Lamborghinis, the Revuelto is about drama. From the spaceship-style interior and famous ‘scissor’ doors to the Y-shape elements which litter many areas of the car, the Revuelto demands attention wherever it goes. Needless to say, even in a more understated green colour, our test car turned heads no matter where it went. Underneath, you’ll find a lightweight carbon fibre framework, while inside, the Revuelto has been designed to offer more space than the previous Aventador Ultimae, with more headroom available to both driver and passenger.There’s not much in the way of luggage space, mind you, just a compact area under the ‘bonnet’ and a section behind the seats. Fortunately, there are cup holders, which are hidden behind a panel ahead of the passenger.
By Jack Evans, PA Motoring Reporter
What’s under the bonnet?
What is it?
At the heart of the Revuelto sits a naturally-aspirated V12, but there’s a lot more going on here than just petrol power. That 6.5-litre engine is linked to three electric motors and a compact battery; two motors are positioned on the front axle, while the third is positioned above the new eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, where it can provide additional power to the rear wheels when needed. In total, the combination brings an incredible 1,000bhp, equating to a 0-60mph time of under 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 217mph. In fact, the Revuelto will go from zero to 124mph in seven seconds – quicker than most conventional sports cars take to hit 60mph.
Lamborghini and V12 engines have been linked since the beginning.The Italian firm’s first car – the 350 GT of the 1960s – utilised a V12 engine and it has remained a core part of the brand’s persona ever since.Translating that to the modern day is tricky, mind you, with ever-tightening emissions making it tougher than ever to get a V12 on the road. The Revuelto shows that these issues haven’t stopped Lamborghini. It’s the firm’s latest V12-powered flagship and acts as a replacement for the popular Aventador.With hybrid power, it’s got some electrification on board, but can that Revuelto act as a fitting next instalment to the V12 story? We’ve been finding out.
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