What’s it like to drive?
While the Revuelto is accompanied by some barely-believable performance figures, it’s not a tricky car to drive. In fact, setting off in electric-only mode makes the initial experience of driving this Lamborghini flagship quite relaxing and though you sit very low down, your forward visibility isn’t bad. Look through the rear-view mirror, and your eyes cast over the V12 engine to the active rear spoiler, which lowers and raises depending on the driving scenario. But unleash all of that petrol and electric power and the Revuelto quickly reminds you that it’s no pussycat.The acceleration is nothing short of astounding and you’d have to get aboard a superbike to get close.The agility that the Revuelto offers is to be applauded, too; this is a big, long and wide car but through bends it feels as accurate as a hot hatchback. It’s remarkably multi-talented, in fact.
How does it look?
Lamborghini’s flagships have always offered the theatre in design that first put this brand on the map.Think of cars like the Murcielago, Diablo and Countach, and you’ll picture cars which are loud, confident and not afraid to make a statement. Certainly, the Revuelto is on the money in this regard and thanks to Lamborghini’s extensive personalisation program, there is a near-infinite number of ways to make your car look even more stand-out.
The V12 is perfectly celebrated, too, and acts as an open-air centrepiece to the entire car.
What’s it like inside?
The interior of the Revuelto has been designed with aerospace in mind, which is why many elements feel plane-like both in design and operation.The starter button, for instance, is covered by a fighter jet-style housing, and it’s a party piece which has been found on many previous Lamborghini models.Ahead of the driver, there’s a steering wheel which is jam- packed with controls, and though it does take some getting used to, it’s not too bad – dials for the driving mode, engine setting and suspension are all easy to access.The indicator buttons don’t feel all that intuitive but they help to allow space for the beautifully large gearshift paddles behind the wheel. There’s a great level of fit-and-finish, too, and as with the outside, you’ve got a large number of material choices to check out when building your Revuelto.There’s even a good amount of adjustability in the driver’s seat and even though it’s a very compact cabin, you don’t feel claustrophobic.
What’s the spec like?
Deep intake of breath – the Revuelto we tested came in at a staggering £521,691 after options. It’s an incredible amount of money but it does reflect the wider motoring landscape as cars become more and more expensive. But creating a car which costs nearly double the average home in the UK could almost be seen as an achievement, albeit one which feels slightly out of touch with the overall feel of the world’s climate. But much of that price is going into the vast level of craftsmanship that goes towards making a Revuelto, not to mention the complex V12 hybrid system. Inside, there are some good pieces of equipment – as you’d expect for this price – and while the in-house media system is one of the best found in a Lamborghini, standard Apple CarPlay was much easier to use.That said, the buttons on the back of the steering wheel which control aspects such as volume and track selection, are simply too complicated to be used easily.
Verdict
The Revuelto is everything you could want from a flagship Lamborghini – and more.The V12 engine at the heart of it all is a masterpiece, but the hybrid system which accompanies does nothing to dilute the experience and, if anything, only helps boost it. It’s far more than straight-line speed, however, as the Revuelto’s dynamics are a sharp as can be. It’s a genuinely rewarding car to drive down a typical British B-road. It is expensive, of course, but previous Lamborghini flagships have hardly been budget offerings. In all, the Revuelto is as mad and as dramatic as you’d want a Lamborghini to be, but it’s backed by some serious dynamics that make it a joy to drive.
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