In the rarefied world of hypercars, evolution is often met with skepticism. Purists mourn the loss of analog soul, while futurists demand a leap into the unknown. The 2025 Lamborghini Revuelto, however, bridges this divide with a singular, thunderous proposition: What if electrification doesn’t soften the beast, but unleashes it?
Priced from a staggering $612,858, the Revuelto isn’t merely a new model—it’s Lamborghini’s first series-production hybrid, a declaration of intent for the performance era ahead.
But forget any notions of eco-conscious compromise. Here, a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 heart is augmented by three electric motors, resulting in a combined 1,001 horsepower and 1,044 lb-ft of torque. The result? A claimed 0-60 mph time of approximately 2.5 seconds, delivered with a spine-tingling orchestral roar that remains purely, gloriously Italian.
Performance: Contradiction as a Virtue
The driving experience is a masterclass in controlled fury. Engage launch control, and the Revuelto rockets forward with terrifying ease, its acceleration as accessible as it is brutal. The hybrid system doesn’t dilute the drama; it sharpens it, filling in torque gaps and enabling a silent, all-electric cruise for short distances—a party trick of convenience, not conservation.
Yet, the true surprise lies in its civility. Despite its ground-hugging stance and hypercar credentials, the Revuelto boasts ride quality that shames many sports sedans. The steering is communicative and surprisingly light, visibility is better than expected, and the carbon-fiber tub feels impeccably solid. This is a machine you could, theoretically, drive daily—if you could bear the public spectacle of entering and exiting its iconic scissor doors.
The Compromises of Exclusivity
Of course, concessions are made at the altar of design and speed. The cabin, while lavishly appointed, offers scant storage space. The 8.4-inch vertical touchscreen, the command center for most functions, is not a model of intuitive design. Astonishingly for a car in this stratum, features like smartphone connectivity and a premium audio system are costly extras.
Furthermore, our testing revealed that the standard Bridgestone tires, while wide, can limit ultimate grip and braking performance compared to some rivals. The Revuelto feels immensely capable and confident, but purists seeking the rawest, most tactile driver engagement might find it surprisingly polished.
The Verdict: An Icon Reforged
The Revuelto exists in a fascinating space. It faces competition from technical marvels like the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and its more affordable sibling, the upcoming V8 hybrid Lamborghini Temerario. Yet, it carves its own identity not through lap times alone, but through an intoxicating blend of heritage and innovation.
It is undeniably a hypercar, with the price, presence, and planet-warping speed to prove it. But it’s also a Lamborghini that has thoughtfully evolved. It retains the visual drama, the theatrical doors, and the soul-stirring V12 soundtrack, while wrapping it in a package that is—against all logic—approachable and usable.
In the end, the 2025 Lamborghini Revuelto is more than the sum of its spectacular specs. It is a statement that the future of extreme performance can be electrified without being sanitized. It is brutally fast, yet deceptively livable. It is a paradox on wheels, and an utterly compelling one.
*Source: Review analysis based on independent testing and evaluation. Original data and ratings sourced from Edmunds.*
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