Lamborghini Revuelto unveiled as Aventador replacement

Thirteen years after unveiling the Aventador, Lamborghini today took the wraps off its successor, the Revuelto. Like its predecessor, the Revuelto is powered by a V12 and carries on with the brands sharp and edgy design theme although it shares little else with its predecessor.

Lamborghini Revuelto engine

The highlight is certainly the Revuelto’s new naturally aspirated V12, which, in a first for the brand, is coupled to a plug-in hybrid system comprising of three electric motors and a lithium-ion battery pack that’s housed within the central ‘transmission’ tunnel. This isn’t the first Lambo to have an electric motor mated to a V12 though, that would be the Sian.

The new 6.5-litre L545 engine is the lightest and most powerful 12-cylinder made by Lamborghini and weighs just 218kg: 17kg less than the Aventador. Max power from the engine is 825hp at 9,250rpm, with a 9,500rpm redline, while maximum torque is 725Nm at 6,750rpm.

Combined power for the Revuelto stands at 1,015hp. An 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox, which will be used in future Lamborghini models, is mounted transversely and replaces the Aventador's single clutch/AMT unit.

There are three electric motors in total – two at the front and one above the gearbox. The two motors on the front axle power each wheel, while the third motor above the gearbox supplies power to both rear wheels depending on the selected driving mode and conditions. The rear motor also doubles up as the starter motor and generator, and supplies energy to the front electric motors via the battery in the transmission tunnel.

Thanks to the electrically boosted power output and the weight saving from the carbon fibre (more on this later), the Revuelto has achieved the brand's best power to weight ratio of 1.75kg/hp. Lamborghini claims a 0-100kph time of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of over 350kph. The brand also promises “a significant step forward in terms of reactivity and responsiveness" thanks to torque vectoring and four-wheel drive.

Lamborghini Revuelto exterior design

Another departure from the Aventador, is the carbon-fibre fuselage and frame, in addition to a lot of the bodywork. The front structure is also done in carbon fibre, which, along with weight reduction, also betters the Aventador's aluminium front frame in energy absorption. In fact, the Revuelto’s monofuselage is 10 percent lighter than the Aventador chassis and torsional stiffness has improved with a value of 40,000 Nm/deg, up 25 percent compared to the Aventador.

Expectedly, the Revuelto carries on with the sharp, edgy and extravagant Lamborghini design DNA. At the front, the headlight and air intakes are set in massive Y-shaped enclosures, which also house Y-shaped light signatures. The Y-shaped light signature is also used for the tail-lights between which are housed a pair of high mounted hexagonal shaped exhaust ports, which visually line up with the fully exposed longitudinal engine. Behind the front wheel arches are fins that channel air along the sides and into massive air intakes that feature an arrow head-like outline.

Much of the design work has also gone towards aero efficiency and the Revuelto’s front aerodynamic load is up 33 percent, while the rear load is up 74 percent when compared to the Aventador Ultimae.

The company says in a step towards sustainability, they have used all water-based paints while the interior features upholstery that combines leathers with a new Corsa-Tex fabric in Dinamica® microfiber – made of recycled polyester via a water-based production process.

Lamborghini Revuelto interiors

Scissor doors open to a completely new interior that's also influenced by the ‘Y’ design theme, which the brand says is intended to make the driver ‘feel like a pilot’. The cabin has a pronounced carbon-fibre centre profile, with air vents and an 8.4-inch vertical touchscreen. There’s also a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel display and a 9.1-inch passenger-side display, both of which can simultaneously show the same information. The Revuelto has a “swipe” function allowing occupants to move applications and information from the central display to the side displays, much like a smartphone. There’s also Amazon's Alexa on board and what3words navigation. The three screens have also eliminated most of the physical buttons, though buttons on the steering wheel are used to activate the turn signals and the launch control, among other functions.

The steering wheel was inspired by the racing world and the experience of the Essenza SCV12, and it has four dials that can be used for selecting driving modes (13 of them, including electric 4WD) and the car’s lifting system and rear wing tilt. The rear wing position also changes according to the drive mode and speed.

Lamborghini says they have also paid attention to space on the inside, and the Revuelto offers 26mm more headroom than the Aventador Ultimae and 84mm more legroom. There’s also additional space behind the seats to accommodate luggage up to the size of a golf bag as well as a compartment under the front hood, which can hold two cabin trolleys.

Lamborghini Revuelto safety

Hauling in the mighty Revuelto are the latest generation Carbon Ceramic brakes with ten piston front calipers against 410x38mm discs and 4-piston calipers and 390x32mm discs at the rear. Airbags are at the front and side, while knee airbags will also be offered in specific markets. Another first for the Sant'Agata Bolognese manufacturer is the use of ADAS. The Revuelto is assisted by a whole host of features like adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and rear cross traffic alert.

Lamborghini Revuelto India launch

As with the brand's entire range, expect the Revuelto to also hit Indian showrooms.