That said, to bring in new buyers (and to comply with EU emissions regs), Lamborghini has given its latest halo model a taste of the future. We saw it on the limited-edition Sian, but the Revuelto brings hybridisation to full production spec for first time on a Lamborghini road car. Question is, can Lamborghini’s present and future work in unison, or are the glory days of the all-conquering V12 behind us?
Is it a proper plug-in hybrid?
No, not really – if we’re being brutally honest. The battery is just 3.8kWh and the range comes in at a paltry six miles. In Lamborghini’s defence, they highlight that the hybrid element isn’t primarily there for efficiency, rather performance enhancement. In other words – it makes the V12 acceptable and helps dramatically bring down CO2 figures.
Two 110kW oil-cooled axial flux electric motors at the front (one on each wheel), plus another sitting atop of the eight-speed double-clutch gearbox provide torque fill while the V12 spools up, as well as allowing all-electric all-wheel drive. Charging takes 30 mins from a 7kW charger, yet in the correct engine mode (we’ll get onto that later) the Revuelto can replenish its battery in just 6 minutes.
What about the V12 engine?
Rest assured, it’s a proper V12. 6.5-litres of naturally aspirated goodness. Lamborghini’s upgraded it from the Aventador with redesigned air intake ducts to the cylinders, improved compression ratio and enhanced fluid dynamics of the exhaust to reduce counter pressure at high revs. They’ve even managed to shave 17kg off the total weight of the engine, meaning it comes in at 218kg.
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