Lamborghini Sent the Revuelto Across Italy to Prove a 1,001 HP Hybrid Can Still Be a Proper V12 Flagship
From Bologna's cobblestones to Vallelunga's circuit, the choreographed convoy tested every facet of the hybrid V12 flagship.
Lamborghini introduced the Revuelto by driving it through the cobblestone streets of Bologna's historic center in fully electric mode, then climbing into the Prosecco hills of Valdobbiadene before threading Monte Grappa's switchbacks.
The 6.5-liter V12 that Lamborghini refused to replace
Three permanent magnet electric motors contribute a combined 187 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque, filling the V12's low-rpm torque gaps and enabling electric torque vectoring across the front axle.
Grand touring through Italy's wine country
Lamborghini intends to mine the Revuelto architecture for years of special editions and track-focused derivatives, extracting every last measure of performance from the naturally aspirated formula before regulations force a different path.
The cockpit where torque vectoring meets the driver
The Revuelto's front motors can apply or withdraw torque to each wheel independently before the tire loses grip, responding to steering angle, yaw rate, and throttle input.
A 1,001 hp flagship priced from $608,358
Car and Driver awarded the Revuelto a 9.5 out of 10, and owner reception confirms Lamborghini delivered a more usable flagship without sacrificing the drama that makes a V12 Lamborghini worth the premium.
Sold out through 2026 — the Vallelunga circuit leg
Orders reportedly covered production slots through at least 2026 before the car was publicly revealed in March 2023, with nationwide dealer inventory sitting at zero according to available reporting.
Monte Grappa's switchbacks isolate dynamic agility
Each leg of the route isolated a specific capability: silent urban running, composed grand touring on undulating back roads, dynamic agility on mountain passes, and raw circuit performance.
Full tilt at Vallelunga: the V12 at 9,250 rpm
Lamborghini preserved its 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 and wrapped three permanent magnet electric motors around it, reaching a total system output of 1,001 hp and 783 lb-ft.
The Fenomeno: Lamborghini's most powerful V12 ever
The Fenomeno, a limited-production variant recently confirmed by Car and Driver, squeezes nine additional horsepower from the V12, making it the most powerful V12 Lamborghini says it has ever produced.
Where specs become stakes: the mountain-road test
Electric torque vectoring is arguably the Revuelto's most consequential engineering feature, translating headline horsepower into composure and rotation on demanding mountain roads.
The V12 proves it can coexist with electrification
Lamborghini preserved the engine its buyers care about most and used electrification to make it faster, more capable, and more versatile — a philosophical bet that buyers validated with deposits years before delivery.