Lamborghini

Revuelto

Lamborghini Revuelto: The V12 Lives On

When regulations began killing off large engines, everyone feared for the Lamborghini V12. The Aventador was supposed to be the end. But Lamborghini refused to let it die. Instead, they reinvented it.

The Lamborghini Revuelto is the brand’s first HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle). It replaces the Aventador and brings the flagship into the hybrid era—not to save fuel, but to create speed.

The LB744 V12 Engine

The heart of the Revuelto is still a naturally aspirated V12, codenamed LB744.

  • Orientation: While the engine is still “Longitudinale Posteriore” (Lengthwise-Rear), it has been rotated 180 degrees compared to the Aventador.
  • Weight: It is 17 kg lighter than the Aventador engine.
  • Rev Limit: It screams to 9,500 rpm.
  • Output: On its own, the V12 produces 825 hp.
  • Sound: Because it has no turbos, the sound is pure, high-pitched, and deafening.

The Hybrid System: Tri-Motor Fury

To reach the magic 1,000+ horsepower figure, Lamborghini added three electric motors.

  1. Front Axle: Two axial-flux electric motors power the front wheels (one per wheel). This allows for precise Torque Vectoring, pulling the car into corners.
  2. Rear: One electric motor sits above the gearbox to assist the V12 and fill in torque gaps during shifts.
  3. Battery: A small 3.8 kWh battery sits in the central tunnel (where the transmission used to be). It provides power for short bursts of acceleration or silent city driving (up to 10 km).

Total System Power: 1,015 CV (1,001 hp).

The Gearbox Revolution

The Aventador was famous (or infamous) for its single-clutch ISR gearbox, which shifted with the violence of a sledgehammer. The Revuelto ditches it for a modern 8-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT).

  • Placement: Because the battery is in the central tunnel, there was no room for the gearbox in front of the engine (the Countach layout). So, Lamborghini mounted the gearbox behind the engine, transversely (sideways).
  • Result: This compact packaging allows for a spacious diffuser and optimal weight distribution (44% front / 56% rear).
  • Reverse: There is no physical reverse gear. The car reverses using only the front electric motors, making it a Front-Wheel Drive car when backing up!

The “Monofuselage” Chassis

The chassis is an evolution of carbon fiber tech, called the Monofuselage.

  • Front Subframe: For the first time, the front crash structure is made of Forged Composites (chopped carbon fiber) instead of aluminum. This is 20% lighter and 25% stiffer than the Aventador’s structure.
  • Rigidity: The entire chassis is 10% lighter and 25% stiffer than the Aventador.

Driving Modes: From City to Corsa

The hybrid system adds complexity to the driving modes.

  • Città (City): Pure electric mode. 180 hp. FWD. Silent.
  • Strada: Hybrid mode. The V12 is always on but relaxed.
  • Sport: V12 + Hybrid. Fun, loose stability control.
  • Corsa: Full 1,015 hp attack mode. The battery is kept charged by the V12 to ensure full boost is always available.

Design: Y-Shapes Everywhere

Visually, the Revuelto is a mix of the Sian, Countach, and Diablo.

  • Y-Lights: The signature LED daytime running lights form massive “Y” shapes, a theme repeated in the taillights and the interior dash.
  • Exhaust: The two massive hexagonal exhaust pipes are mounted high up, directly between the taillights, exposing the mechanicals of the rear suspension below.
  • Space: The cabin offers 26mm more headroom and 84mm more legroom than the Aventador, finally allowing tall drivers to fit comfortably with a helmet.

Conclusion

The Revuelto is a triumph of stubbornness. Lamborghini could have used a V8 turbo hybrid (like Ferrari). They could have gone fully electric. Instead, they spent millions developing a brand new V12 engine just to keep the soul of the flagship alive for another generation. It is heavier than the Aventador, yes, but it is faster, sharper, and infinitely more approachable.